Statement on Liberty Bell Bay

The Tasmanian Government will urgently convene a meeting of the Bell Bay Response Team following significant developments at Liberty Bell Bay today, including the company being placed into voluntary administration.

GFG has failed to deliver on its commitments to restart operations and provide certainty to Tasmanians.

Today's news will be difficult for workers, their families and the local community who have already endured prolonged uncertainty.

To the workers and their families: we are in your corner, and we will continue to stand with you.

The Tasmanian Government is actively engaging with the appointed administrators, receivers and key stakeholders as a matter of urgency to understand the implications of today’s developments.

We understand that administrators have been appointed with the intention of stabilising the business and testing the market for a potential sale or recapitalisation.

We will carefully consider all available options, with a clear focus on securing the best possible outcome for workers, the Bell Bay region and Tasmania’s industrial future.

We will continue to provide updates as the situation evolves.

Support is available for workers and businesses, with information and links to assistance services available at: https://www.business.tas.gov.au/news-and-events/business-news/liberty-bell-bay