The Tasmanian Government is embarking on reforms to government-owned businesses which includes TasRail.
Key industry and business stakeholders came together to meet with government and discuss the reforms designed to improve the performance, accountability and coordination of its Government Business Enterprises (GBEs).
In a post on the Premiers X account, Jeremy Rockliffe said, “we’re going to look into merging TT-Line, TasPorts and TasRail into one.
“And we’ll be changing the rules to make the leadership at all of our government businesses more accountable, pulling together as a true Team Tasmania. These will be the biggest reforms of our government businesses in a generation.”
Treasurer, Guy Barnett, said the Government’s reforms would ensure the Tasmanian people are at the top of government business organisational charts.
“We have been clear – we will sort the Spirits, fix the GBEs and back in our tourism industry, and that’s what we’re delivering,” the Treasurer said.
“Our proposal will deliver sweeping legislative reform to address the shortcomings that we have identified over recent months and to chart our course for the next 30 years. These reforms support economic development, improve the customer experience, improve efficiency across administration and operations and ensure our GBEs are sustainable for the long term.
“We are better together and by ensuring a Team Tasmania approach to doing business we can deliver better outcomes for all Tasmanians. We can only deliver on this vision by utilising the expertise and support of our broader industry and business community.”
Barnett said the government is working closely with its community as it progresses these reforms.
“Our Government is stepping up in order to ensure the success of these landmark reforms,” he said.
“We want Tasmania to thrive under our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future and we are taking every opportunity possible to continue this important work.”
