textdi.com - The Liberty Bell Bay smelter in northern Tasmania has been placed into administration, with nearly 200 staff given an ultimatum to take unpaid leave or lose their jobs. A deal was eventually reached for three weeks of government support, but workers are concerned about their long-term prospects. The state and federal governments have been criticized for their handling of the situation, with questions raised about whether contingency planning was adequate and whether the state government was too quick to turn down a support package. The smelter's past owner, Sanjeev Gupta, has been heavily criticized for his handling of the business, and there are concerns about the potential for another owner to take advantage of the community.

Liberty jobs secure for now, but what happens when the money runs out?

The Liberty Bell Bay smelter in northern Tasmania has been placed into administration, with nearly 200 staff given an ultimatum to take unpaid leave or lose their jobs. A deal was eventually reached for three weeks of government support, but workers are concerned about their long-term prospects. The state and federal governments have been criticized for their handling of the situation, with questions raised about whether contingency planning was adequate and whether the state government was too quick to turn down a support package. The smelter's past owner, Sanjeev Gupta, has been heavily criticized for his handling of the business, and there are concerns about the potential for another owner to take advantage of the community.