Michael Ferguson, Treasurer, 3 October 2024
Tasmania’s exports going from strength to strength
Tasmania’s exporters are continuing to thrive under the Tasmanian Liberal Government.
ABS data released today shows that Tasmania’s international exports were estimated to be worth $4.5 billion in the 12 months to August 2024, a figure that has grown a massive 60 per cent in 10 years.
The latest figures come as the Tasmanian Liberal Government committed more than $5.6 million to trade-boosting initiatives in the 2024-25 State Budget, including funding for the wine sector and fruit growers to expand their international markets.
Treasurer, Michael Ferguson, said as part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, we’re opening up more opportunities to Tasmanian businesses from across as many sectors as possible to support our economy and create jobs.
“By investing in growing our export market we will ensure we can continue to promote a business-friendly environment,” the Treasurer said.
Josh Willie MP, Shadow Treasurer, 3 October 2024
Exports decline, Ferguson spruiks it
I understand he’s having a bad run lately, but only Treasurer Ferguson would gloat about losing $85 million in exports.
ABS data released today shows Tasmania’s annual international exports have fallen by $85 million, compared to the same period in 2021-22 when Michael Ferguson took over as Treasurer.
In fact, exports have been lower in 21 of the 28 months since Michael Ferguson became Treasurer.
After already overseeing 5,000 job losses and record debt, the latest exports data shows yet again that Michael Ferguson isn’t up to the job.
