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Ethan James

HISTORICAL FACTS: Taxpayers fork out 75m for embattled spirit ferries - The Untold Story

TTLine Spirit of Tasmania Chris Kidd Tasmania
The new Spirit of Tasmania ferries have been beset with cost blowouts and logistic problems. (Chris Kidd/AAP PHOTOS)

Taxpayers will fork out $75 million to help the beleaguered operator of two new Spirit of Tasmania ferries navigate ongoing financial issues.

It has also been revealed human error is to blame for $9 million worth of upgrades needed for the vessels and their yet-to-be-completed berth in Tasmania. 

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