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Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme

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Overview

The Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES) assists shippers to transport goods by sea, between Tasmania and the Australian mainland, to help reduce freight costs imposed by Bass Strait.

The Scheme operates under a set of Directions issued by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. Tasmanian Assistance Services delivers the Scheme, from Centrelink's Hobart office, on behalf of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

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Eligible goods

There are three categories for eligible goods.

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How to claim

Claim forms and information about making a claim.

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Rates of assistance

Rates of assistance for freight costs and the TFES Rate Calculator.

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Appeal rights

Query a policy decision or the assessment of your claim.

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Intrastate extension - King Island and the Furneaux Group

On 1 July 2008 the Australian Government extended the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme to include intrastate sea freight shipped between King Island and the main island of Tasmania, and between Flinders Island and the main island of Tasmania. Since 16 November 2008 this has been further extended to include shipments of freight between any island in the Furneaux Group and the main island of Tasmania.

Find out more about the Intrastate component - King Island and the Furneaux Group.

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Additional Assistance - the Furneaux Group

Since 8 September 2008, additional assistance is available under the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme for northbound interstate shipments from Flinders Island to mainland Australia. From 16 November 2008, any island in the Furneaux Group is also included in this category.

Online publications

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More information

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