Administrative reforms to the Tasmanian Freight Subsidy Arrangements

After consideration of both the 2006 Productivity Commission Inquiry Report and the Tasmanian Freight scheme parameter review draft report (September 2008) prepared by the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE), the Government announced on 6 November 2008 [Media Release] that it has agreed to maintain current levels of assistance and use the parameters which have been in place for the past 10 years.

The Government's announcement stated that a range of administrative changes designed to improve and strengthen the accountability of the schemes will continue including better auditing and compliance arrangements and upgraded IT systems.

Since November 2008, new Commodity Codes have been developed and IT systems have been up-dated in line with current IT and business standards, including improved auditing capacity. Additional administrative reforms flowing on from the Productivity Commission’s report are being developed and stakeholders will be kept informed of progress.

If you wish to discuss any aspects of the reforms, please contact tasfreight@infrastructure.gov.au