The Tasmanian Government recognises the impact of the decision to suspend livestock transport on TT-Line, due to its clear advice following a very complex court decision.
That’s why we are pleased to confirm that, after significant efforts and teamwork over the past few days, TT-Line Company is able to resume carriage of livestock, including horses, effective immediately for Devonport departures and from tomorrow, Wednesday 2 November, for Geelong departures.
Since Friday, we have led a team to find a solution to resume carriage of livestock as soon as possible, and we are especially thankful to those who have worked right through the weekend to make this a possibility.
We have agreed to implement an interim arrangement, using additional resources from Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania, to support TT-Line to develop and implement procedures in the assessment of the suitability of horse transport vehicles.
The resumption of transport will come as a huge relief to many, particularly those in equestrian or horse racing, breeding and animal transport.
This is an interim arrangement in place for at least a month, while we complete further work on designing and implementing an ongoing process to ensure that this vital service continues.