Greens support rise in TFES
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Senator Nick McKim, who was part of the recent Senate Inquiry into the TFES, said that the scheme is no longer fit for purpose and that northbound freight from Tasmania should be better supported while a review is underway. “Freight costs across Bass Strait have spiralled while support from the TFES has failed to keep pace.” “This has been an issue for decades and it needs to be addressed.” “We remain of the view that whole logs from Tasmania’s native forests should not attract support from the TFES.
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