Consultation update

Community and stakeholder consultation was open from 21 July to 18 August 2026, with opportunities to participate through surveys, submissions, community drop-in sessions and workshops across the islands. We greatly value the time, experience and local knowledge shared, and the feedback received will provide an important foundation for the strategy.

We are now reviewing all feedback received and will publish a What We Heard Report summarising the key themes and priorities identified during engagement. There will be further opportunities to get involved when the draft strategy is released for public consultation. Updates will be published on this page as the project progresses.

About the project

The Tasmanian Government is preparing the Bass Strait Islands Transport Strategy to help guide the future of passenger and freight transport for King Island, Flinders Island and truwana/Cape Barren Island.

For island communities, transport is fundamental to everyday life, connecting people to services, jobs, supplies, family and opportunities. The transport network is complex and local knowledge is critical to understanding what is working well, where challenges exist, and what should be prioritised for the future. The Strategy will draw on the experience and expertise of island communities to help inform future planning, advocacy and investment decisions.

About the project team

The project is being led by Tasmania-based consultancy Era Advisory, supported by Burbury Consulting, Tasmania's leading maritime engineering consultancy, AECOM's regional and remote aviation specialists, and freight logistics and forecasting experts Lime Intelligence. Together, the team brings a strong understanding of the Bass Strait Islands, with local knowledge and community experience central to the Strategy's development.

Tasmanian Government Submission Policy

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