It's time for Labor to stand up for Tasmania

For months, the Tasmanian Liberal team have been fighting to secure the future of Bell Bay Aluminium and the jobs that depend on it.  

Before the election, Tasmanians were told Bell Bay would be supported alongside other Australian smelters.

Now, Labor is walking away from that promise while offering substantial support to mainland facilities, including Tomago in New South Wales.

The Tasmanian Government has done its part. It has worked to put a competitive energy deal on the table, with energy prices reported to be significantly lower than those being offered to Tomago. 

So where is Labor’s promised support?

The Federal Government is prepared to support around 1,000 jobs in the Hunter Valley through a package worth billions of dollars. Yet Bell Bay Aluminium supports more than 550 direct jobs and around 1,200 contractors and indirect jobs across Northern Tasmania, and Labor expects Tasmania to carry the burden alone. 

It's time for Labor to stand up for Tasmania instead of making excuses for Canberra.

The Prime Minister made a promise. He needs to keep it.

The Industry Minister made a promise. He needs to keep it.

And Labor's elected representatives in Tasmania should stand with the rest of the state and demand that those promises are honoured.

No matter the issue, all Tasmanians seem to get from Labor is a conga line of excuses for Canberra. It's time they stood up for Tassie.

Your Voice Matters

If you believe the State and Federal Labor teams should step up and back Tasmania, add your name today.

Senator Chris Gatenby and I cannot do this without your support. Please sign the petition and encourage your friends and family to join us in this fight.