Local businesses and tourists frustrated by delays to more frequent Spirit of Tasmania ferry services

Tasmanian tourism businesses and tourists have reacted with frustration at news the capacity of the Bass Strait ferries won't be increased until 2026. That's when a new, deeper berth is expected to be ready in Devonport for the larger replacement vessels. The delay is being felt by food businesses, hotels, and caravan parks, with one north-west brewery owner calling it "a kick in the guts".