Proposed foreign shipping reforms threaten Tasmanian jobs, industry warns

Meg Powell
Updated January 1 2021 - 6:01pm, first published 5:39pm
The Searoad Mersey II at Devonport. Picture: Phillip Biggs
The Searoad Mersey II at Devonport. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Revelations that the federal government is again considering allowing easier access for cheap foreign ships to domestic shipping routes have stirred waves of anger among Tasmania's shipping industry.

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Meg Powell

Meg Powell

Journalist

Meg Powell has been a journalist for the Advocate Newspaper in North-West Tasmania since 2019. She has covered a range of areas and issues including crime, health, environmental issues, business, social affairs , the arts and education. Got a story to share? Email megan.powell@theadvocate.com.au or call 0448 302 029

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