Senator the Hon Tim Ayres

Joint statement with Premier of Tasmania Jeremy Rockliff, Tasmanian Minister for Business, Industry and Resources, Felix Ellis, and Federal Member for Bass Jess Teesdale Last month the administrators of Liberty Bell Bay, EY, announced that a consortium led by Adroit Capital had been selected as the preferred bidder. Today, workers were updated that Adroit Capital is no longer engaged in exclusive negotiations with the administrators.

This is disappointing news for the workers and communities of Bell Bay, George Town and Northern Tasmania who have been in limbo since the previous facility owners, GFG, let them down. To date, to support workers’ wages through the administration period, the Commonwealth and Tasmanian Governments have announced a total $9.6 million across three packages. The Commonwealth and Tasmanian Governments stand with the workers of Liberty Bell Bay at this difficult time.

We recognise this is a difficult and uncertain time for workers and their families, as well as the community and small businesses. Support is available through Commonwealth and Tasmanian Government services. The Department of Industry, Science and Resources recognises the First Peoples of this Nation and their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to the lands, waters, seas, skies, and communities.

We Acknowledge First Nations Peoples as the Traditional Custodians and Lore Keepers of the oldest living culture and pay respects to their Elders past and present. We extend that respect to all First Nations Peoples.