Tasmanian Shipping and Freight

Public inquiry

This inquiry has concluded. The final report was sent to Government on 7 March 2014 and released on 24 June 2014.

The inquiry covered:

shipping costs, competition and shipping industry competitive structures across Bass Strait
factors inhibiting the provision of international shipping services to Tasmania
the competitiveness of Tasmania's freight industry, economic infrastructure and possible reforms that would enhance competition, investment and productivity growth
the merits and weaknesses of the current arrangements for supporting freight and passenger services between the mainland and Tasmania.

The Commission consulted with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.