The news that Liberty Bell Bay has been placed into a period of limited operations is deeply concerning.
The Greens have been raising concerns about the future of this facility and the jobs it supports for months. With obvious supply issues occurring, as well as huge financial problems for the smelter’s parent company, it’s been clear for a while that Liberty Bell Bay could face some major challenges. It’s awful news to hear these fears have become a reality.
The details about what this decision means for the 250 jobs at the smelter are yet to be fully understood. But there’s no doubt this is going to be a very stressful and hard period for staff and their families.
It’s good to hear the Rockliff Government is already arranging for Jobs Tasmania to provide support for those affected by this decision. The Greens stand in solidarity with these workers, and will do our bit to make sure the government takes any further action that is necessary to support them – or to address the significant potential flow on effect to the wider region.
