Children on Remand
Children continue to be held in adult prison watch houses despite a clear recommendation from the Custodial Inspector last year
Aug
2026
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Child Safety
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Aug
2026
12
Safety of Children
In June last year, the Custodial Inspector released the children in Tasmania's prisons review report.
Aug
2026
12
Children in Adult Watch Houses – Child Welfare
These are children who are primary school, first year of high school, kept in an adult facility.
Aug
2026
12
Children in Adult Watch Houses – Tough on Crime
As we see this government being tough on crime, as they call it, this is the complete opposite of what we need to be doing for young people.
Jun
2026
3
Minister Admits Watch House Failure
The Minister for Children and Young People has not progressed much-needed reforms to protect children in adult prisons.
Apr
2026
15
Tasmania Police and the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework
Has the Independent Regulator asked that provisions that capture Tasmania Police for the purposes of the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework be applied retrospectively?
Apr
2026
14
Out-of-Home Care for Children – Number of Care Concerns Raised
I've lodged questions with the Leader's office to ask the Minister for Children and Youth with respect to care concerns and the wellbeing and care procedure in out-of-home care.
Apr
2026
14
Ashley Youth Detention Centre – Use of Force
With respect to the use of force at Ashley Youth Detention Centre: what is the Ashley Youth Detention Centre policy on the use of force and can I have associated data?
Feb
2026
20
Minister’s AYDC Ignorance Deeply Concerning
It is deeply concerning to learn that Minister for Children and Young People is unaware of concerns raised by the Independent Regulator about Ashley Youth Detention Centre.
Dec
2025
4
Paul Reynolds – Investigation
Do you acknowledge this matter has not been satisfactorily examined and will you ensure the government acts to make sure all outstanding issues are properly investigated?
