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?
In August of last year, Tasmania Police received legal advice stating that police officers are not subject to the Reportable Conduct Scheme.
The number of young people detained in Ashley Youth Detention Centre has continued to increase and is approaching the decade-high level recorded two years ago.
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.
The Interim Commissioner for Children and Young People has expressed concerns at the number of lockdowns being used at Ashley to manage issues, amidst staffing shortages.
The United Nations has condemned the Government’s abhorrent treatment of Tasmanian children in detention at Ashley Youth Detention Centre.
The Custodial Inspector has exposed unacceptable practises of private security staff in transporting children and young people in custody.
The Custodial Inspector’s review of the transportation of children and young people to and from AYDC has revealed unsafe practises and a lack of oversight by DECYP.
Minister, I'd like to ask some questions about the $3.7 million election commitment the government made to JCP Youth. Was this commitment based on any advice from the Department...
I want to acknowledge not only the courage of victim/survivors and whistleblowers who came forward and went through the extraordinarily traumatising process of giving evidence to