A new government scheme to underwrite agriculture and fishery cargo previously cut off by the coronavirus crisis began in Hobart today.

Scott Morrison said interstate movement restrictions harm the economy, jobs and were never agreed by the National Cabinet at the start of the month.

Despite the ongoing state feud about the appropriate time to open borders back up, sentiment among the industry is positive, with Qantas raring to go as soon as they’re given the green light and bidding for Virgin to be finalised by this Friday.

The airline's flights, which take effect from 8 June, are designed for business travellers to leave regional areas and fly to Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch.