Ms BURNET (Clark) – Given the news about air carrier Rex going into voluntary administration, as transport spokesperson for the Greens, it is necessary to say a few words about the likely impacts on Tasmanians and their transport options and local economies.
The news that Rex has gone into voluntary administration is deeply concerning for Tasmanians, but particularly those directly affected. If Rex is allowed to go the way of Ansett and Bonza, jobs in regional communities in Tasmania will be at risk and the impacts on tourism and the broader local economy will be significant.
The Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) have said that many hundreds of jobs across Australia have gone…
