Yes, they will get a package and pay out of superannuation, but we must look at the bigger picture that 250 actual jobs multiples by at least three equals at least 750 full time jobs in the Tamar region without counting casuals, contractor shut downs, supplies and shipping.

Yes, the decommissioning will take time by expert large demolition machinery and contaminated soil removal and replacement to where from where.

China and India in the mean time will build triple-sized plants near their ore smelters or buy from Russia avoiding reliance on South Africa and USA will plunder a closer source of manganese for iron ore smelting. Why ship alumina powder from Queensland will be the next issue in the Bell Bay region as energy costs go up.

Commiserations to Ross Hart, you did your best but the ALP machine at national level needs to go for eye tests and maybe more.

What a difference a day makes.

This election result has been surprising and although not overall successful, for those that contribute the most.

Steve Martin (National Party) failed to get sufficient votes but has made a contribution to Tasmania by obtaining $8 million for Tasmanian Quality Meats at Cressy that far exceeds the huge amounts promised elsewhere.

Tasmania's ovine industry will benefit by $50 million annually by processing of 400,000 sheep and lambs formally going to Victoria.

This spread amongst the rural communities will be far more beneficial than $130 million spent in Launceston or Hobart. This ongoing benefit is a great achievement by Steve Martin.

Thank you Steve.

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