It’s been two years since Commission of Inquiry handed down its findings. The Greens echo TasCOSS' calls for the Liberals to ensure the safety of Tasmanian children.
Reports from the ABC that until recently child sex offenders were allegedly working at adult reception prisons where youth were detained are deeply disturbing.
I think having enabling legislation introduced and running a public consultation process at the same time has a raft of problems.
We have not done well by young people who come into contact with youth justice in Tasmania, and this is well‑documented. There has been untold damage to children over decades.
But your government also promised to close Ashley Youth Detention Centre by late last year.
In alarming news for the safety of children and young people, the Rockliff Government has confirmed the closure of Ashley Youth Detention Centre will be further delayed.
remier, the commission of inquiry (COI) recommended that Ashley Youth Detention Centre be closed as soon as possible. We still have not seen any meaningful progress...
In a shocking betrayal of victim-survivors, the Premier would not commit to a date for the closure of Ashley Youth Detention Centre in Parliament.
That there will be $75 million paid collectively in compensation for abuse at that youth detention centre shows what happens when governments fail to take action to prevent abuse.
We have heard your words committing the government to closing Ashley Youth Detention Centre.