Discussions are underway to allow international cruise ships back to our shores.
The industry's engaging with Tourism Minister Stuart Nash about developing a plan to bring back the large passenger vessels.
The sector expects to be operating by the end of next year.
Cruise Association Chief Executive Kevin O'Sullivan told Mike Hosking the discussion with Nash has been constructive.
“He’s also undertaken to do pretty much what we requested, which was to talk to his ministerial colleagues with our aim which is to convene a task force of various agencies including health.”
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