Tasmanian Business Reporter August 2018

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2 Tasmanian Business Reporter - AUGUST 2018 NEWS Solar project shows the way ONE of the largest commercial solar PV installations in Tasmania has been launched. SRT Logistics, a Tasmanian-owned transport company, partnered with Aurora Energy and Beon Energy Solutions to deliver the system across its two distribution centres in Launceston and Devonport. The state-of-the-art 2,546 panel, 831kW solar system, will generate over 1 million kWhs per year, or the equivalent of powering 143 homes. The solution was custom-designed to meet the specific electricity requirements of SRT Logistics, and will reduce their energy costs by up to 50 per cent. SRT Logistics CEO Robert Miller said the two-month long installation was a great example of a project delivering both strong commercial outcomes and broader benefits to the local economy. “For SRT Logistics it was sound business decision to install a solar PV system and to do so we needed experts in the field that we could rely on and trust,” Mr Miller said. “That’s why we teamed up with Aurora Energy, Beon Energy Solutions, and local electrical contractors to achieve this.” Aurora Energy CEO Rebecca Kardos said the business would SRT Logistics’ solar PV installation. continue to explore the role it could play in the delivery of renewable energy solutions for its commercial customers. “We know our customers are looking to technology to help reduce and manage their energy costs. Rather than sit back and watch, we want to harness our specialist knowledge and expertise to become e dition T A S M A N I A’ S L E A D I N G B U S I N E S S P U B L I C A T I O N . C I R C U L A T I O N 1 2 , 0 0 0 M O N T H LY Tasmanian Business Reporter can now be delivered directly to your inbox. With our 30,000-strong monthly print readership, our new up-to-date digital distribution will keep Tasmanians abreast of the all latest in local business news. From this month we will distribute electronic editions of the Tasmanian Business Reporter as we go to print. To confirm your copy sign up to our mailing list via tbreditorial@fontpr.com.au Tasmania’s business newspaper is published monthly by the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It is distributed to businesses in Tasmania as well as key decision-makers. Circulation: 12,000 Managing Editor: Tom O’Meara 0418 135 822 Editor: Becher Townshend 0418 370 661 Advertising and Special Projects Gil Sellars 0448 901 361 gil@thetrustedmediaco.com Editorial & Advertising TBReditorial@fontpr.com.au www.tasmanianbusinessreporter.com.au Publisher: Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry 309 Liverpool St, Hobart, TAS 7000 Ph: 6236 3600 Fax: 6231 1278 admin@tcci.com.au TFGA House, 194-196 Cimitiere St, Launceston TAS 7250 Ph: 6331 1144 laun@tcci.com.au Production: aldridge.media Ph: 0431 241 775 aldridge.media@iinet.net.au Printer: Mercury Level 1, 2 Salamanca Square, Hobart, 7000 a part of the solution for these customers,” Mrs Kardos said. “For Aurora Energy, solar projects like this are about working with the very best in the field to develop fully customised, state-ofthe-art solutions which give our customers the choice, control and convenience they are looking for.” Poll rout casts cloud over tax cut plans THE Federal Coalition’s company tax cut policy is in the spotlight after the July 28 Super Saturday by-elections. While by-elections are notoriously challenging for sitting government’s to win, Liberal and LNP candidates lost in all three seats they contested and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has promised a comprehensive review. Braddon was won by Labor’s Justine Keay, who returns to Parliament after causing the by-election in the marginal seat after being caught up in the dual citizenship debacle. On a two-party preferred basis she claimed victory with 52.5 per cent of the vote over Liberal candidate Brett Justine Keay Whiteley with 47.5. Mr Whiteley recorded 39 per cent of first preferences, a swing of nearly 2.5 per cent against, while Ms Keay polled 37 per cent, a swing of nearly 3 per cent against. However, Ms Keay benefited from preferences from popular fisherman, independent Craig Garland, who polled more than 10 per cent of the primary vote and has suggested he will stand again at the next Federal Election, due in early 2019. Mr Whiteley has not confirmed if he will stand again. Ms Keay has credited Labor’s policy of health and education spending over tax cuts for big business as a catalyst for victory. The Coalition has already legislated a tax rate cut for businesses with a turnover of less than $50 million and wants to extend that to all businesses - a move Labor and the Greens oppose, arguing it is a hand out to the big banks. There are internal rumblings from within the Coalition about the need to scrap the plan or risk losing power next year. Call to axe 26 local councils From page 1 16 people or one employee for every small business in the entire state.” Mr Bailey said it was a ridiculous system of over government - with duplication of services costing the community and business tens, if not hundreds, of millions of dollars each year. “We regularly see rate increases frequently well in excess of the consumer price index, compared with no increases in tax and charges at the State and Commonwealth level of government,” Mr Bailey said. “Earlier this year residents of Glenorchy were stunned that rates could increase by nearly 20 per cent in one year, only to be told the final rate of a 12.5 per cent increase was a win – this is more than five times the consumer price index for Tasmania. “Consumers and business are being gouged and it is time to hold local government to account,” Mr Bailey said. “We are concerned that the clumsy micro management of our state is preventing strategic, whole of region/state planning for infrastructure and service provision. “This has been exemplified by the TasWater imbroglio, which highlighted the constructed conflict of interest, where a statewide service provider is governed by 29 separate local government authorities.” Mr Bailey said despite the State Government giving local government the opportunity to reform in 2015, little, if anything, has happened. “Three years on, local government has blown its chances and despite being given the opportunity to do it for themselves, has demonstrated it is too self-interested to act on behalf of the people it represents. “Tasmania is being done a great disservice by its local government sector, instead of ensuring we make the best of the economic conditions we have, it is mired in self interest and unwilling to step up and put its shoulder to the wheel to ensure meaningful economic reform,” Mr Bailey said.
T A S M A N I A’ S L E A D I N G B U S I N E S S P U B L I C A T I O N . C I R C U L A T I O N 12,000 M O N T H LY Tasmanian Business Reporter - AUGUST 2018 3 NEWS Infrastructure pipeline filling A 10-YEAR Infrastructure Pipeline worth nearly $14 billion has been outlined as the state prepares for growing population and visitor numbers. The Tasmanian Infrastructure Pipeline includes 247 projects, each valued at $5 million or more and totalling $13.9 billion over the decade. In addition, $4.1 billion in private construction projects and $8.1 billion in horizon projects have been identified. Infrastructure Minister Jeremy Rockliff said infrastructure expenditure in Tasmania was expected to top $1.5 billion this financial year alone and it was important to take a long-term co-ordinated approach. “The pipeline recognises that the State Government can only achieve its infrastructure goals by working hand in hand with the private sector,” Mr Rockliff said. “It provides developers, investors, contractors and consultants with access to the flow of key infrastructure projects The $100 million Chambroad Kangaroo Bay Hotel and Hospitality Training Centre is at design stage. coming online in the coming years which will allow them to make decisions on growing and investing in their own people and businesses.” Between TasNetworks and Hydro Tasmania, the pipeline includes around $2 billion in project level spending in the sector over the next 10 years - excluding a potential second Basslink or any Battery of the Nation initiatives. The $576 million Bridgewater Bridge is scheduled to start design and approvals in the next financial year, with completion expected in 2024. More than $200 million will be spent in the Midland Highway over four years from 2019 and $400 million is scheduled for roads of strategic importance, with prioritisation being given to the Bass Highway. Private projects that are in different stages from business case to construction have been outlined. For example, the $120 million Calvary private hospital in Launceston is at business case stage. Bellerive’s $100 million Chambroad Kangaroo Bay Hotel and Hospitality Training Centre is at design stage, as is a $40 million Fairbrother Devonport Hotel. Argyle Central Hotel and Suites in Hobart, costing $46 million, is under construction. A full list of projects on the Infrastructure Pipeline is available via Infrastructure Tasmania’s website. It will be updated annually. “By the end of the year Infrastructure Tasmania will also release a 30-year Tasmanian Infrastructure Strategy based on emerging demographic, social and technological trends, to help deliver infrastructure at the right time, in the right place and on the right scale,” Mr Rockliff said. New essence of the North LAUNCESTON Distillery has taken flight with the official launch of the first traditional whisky produced in the North since distillation was outlawed more than 170 years ago. The distillery, based at Hangar 17 at Launceston Airport, was formed in 2011 by head distiller Chris Condon. Mr Condon, a former pharmaceutical industry quality analyst and brewing team leader at Boags Brewery, was also the first distiller at Nant Distillery - laying the foundations for that company’s early success between 2008 and 2011. He joined forces with Rob Carroll, Chris Byrne, Ilya Brucksch-Domanski, and Peta Dolan in 2011 to establish Launceston Distillery - the first distillery in Northern Tasmania to be granted a production licence since the Distillation Prohibition Act of 1839. “The official launch is a proud moment for the directors who have shown a lot of faith in me to design a distillery that will create consistent batches of whisky that epitomise quality,” he said. “We have been passionate about creating a whisky that pays homage to the best traditional whisky from Scotland but also captures the essence of Tasmania.” Mr Condon said Launceston Distillery was proud to have laid the foundation for returning whisky making to the north. “I could see there was a gap in the Tasmanian Whisky Trail with really exciting things happening in Hobart and on the North West so it made sense to create a distillery in the heart of Tasmania to build the state’s reputation as a respected producer,” he said. Launceston Distillery produces a number of varieties matured in bourbon, port and apera (sherry) casks and will soon be launching a number of releases that will raise money for local charities and organisations. In the process of creating the distillery they have given new life to the disused Hangar 17 Mr Condon is accompanied on his whisky-making journey by the distillery’s mascot, Angus the Westie Wonder Dog, who ensures the final product is perfect. Distiller Chris Condon and quality controller Angus the Westie wonder Dog. Picture: Hilary Burden, Tasmanian Country Hour WANTED Business movers and shakers • Promotions • Appointments • Awards • Celebrating success Share the news with the Tasmanian business community Send your news snippets, with a high quality photo, to TBReditorial@ fontpr.com.au
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