Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES) 043-05030000

This document outlines the TFES and how to claim TFES assistance.

Assistance for shippers

TFES was introduced on 1 July 1976 to address the sea freight cost disadvantage experienced by Tasmanian industries. The Scheme assists shippers who transport eligible goods by sea between Tasmania and the Australian mainland. Shippers can make claims for TFES assistance directly to Services Australia, after paying the freight costs.

Delivering government services

Services Australia administers TFES on behalf of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts. The Scheme operates under a set of Ministerial Directions approved by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.

Receipt of TFES form in a Service Centre

Service Officers in Service Centres who receives TFES forms must date, scan the forms and email to the Tasmanian Transport Programs team on the day they are received. Do not scan to the customer record.

The Resources page contains links to the Tasmanian Transport Programs team, Services Australia website and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts website.

TFES claim types

Express Process of TFES claims

Northbound domestic goods claim assessment for TFES

Northbound other markets claim assessment for TFES

Southbound manufacturers and miners claims for TFES (M Scheme)

Southbound primary producer claim for TFES (P Scheme)

Intrastate (King Island and Furneaux Group) claim assessment for TFES

Horse claim assessment for TFES

Brood mare claim assessment for TFES

Sportsperson and professional entertainers claim assessment for TFES

Furneaux Group Additional Assistance (FGAA) claim assessment for TFES

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