Minister Assisting the Prime Minister and Cabinet,
Minister for the Public Service,
Special Minister of State
The Australian Government has welcomed the Tasmanian Parliament's passage of legislation to reduce regulatory barriers for licensed workers who work across state borders.
Minister Assisting the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Ben Morton, said the change will reduce workers' costs, by removing the requirement to apply and pay for a second state or territory licence or registration.
"This legislation makes it easier and less costly to work elsewhere in Australia, and it is an important step forward in our deregulation agenda.
"The Morrison Government's reforms to mutual recognition of occupational licences will add $2.4 billion to the economy over 10 years.
"We thank the Tasmanian Government for working in partnership with the Commonwealth to achieve this important national reform," Minister Morton said.
This scheme could directly benefit over 168,000 workers each year, including Tasmanians wanting to travel to another state and work without needing to also register in that state.
Licences are needed for a range of occupations such as electricians, architects and teachers, with almost one in five workers requiring a licence or registration to perform their work.
Tasmania is the third state to pass this important legislation and will join New South Wales, Victoria, Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory as part of the Automatic Mutual Recognition scheme, with more states expected to join once they pass legislation.
