Michael Ferguson,Minister for Infrastructure and Transport
The Tasmanian Government acknowledges that the reintroduction of some border restrictions resulting from the NSW COVID-19 outbreak to keep Tasmanians safe is impacting on our tourism industry.
Prior to the outbreak in NSW, work was underway to assist with rental car shortages in Tasmania over the peak holiday period.
Tasmania is still welcoming tourists from around the nation, and the Christmas and New Year holiday period is an especially busy time for car rental operations.
To help meet demand we have reached agreement with the Motor Accident Insurance Board to cut the insurance premiums payable for new hire cars for a limited time.