equalisation

The Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme is an Australian Government scheme to provide financial assistance to shippers of freight between Tasmania and mainland Australia. The scheme aims to assist in alleviating the sea freight cost disadvantage incurred by shippers of eligible non‐bulk goods moved between Tasmania and the mainland of Australia. It provides a freight subsidy to producers selling into Australian domestic markets, but not for exports outside of Australia.The scheme was first announced by Gough Whitlam. It began in July 1976, following the submission of the Report of the Commission of Inquiry into Transport to and from Tasmania, which is also known as the Nimmo Report, by Commissioner James Nimmo.

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