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
Crime
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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.
Jul
2026
24
Firearm Crime Stats Show Need for Ownership Caps
Tasmania’s latest firearms crime statistics are deeply concerning and proof of the serious threat unlimited firearms in the community pose to public safety.
Jun
2026
4
Online Crime Reporting Welcomed
The Greens welcome Tasmania Police's announcement that finally they have launched an online crime reporting portal
Mar
2026
18
Murder of Launceston Woman Jingai Zhang
Will Tasmania Police will fully cooperate with German authorities so they can conduct their investigation into this terrible crime?
Feb
2026
4
Liberals’ Tough on Crime Approach Failing
The Liberals’ “tough on crime” approach is increasing court backlogs and clogging up Tasmanian prisons, the Productivity Commission’s Report on Government Services shows.
Nov
2025
20
Police, Fire & Emergency Management – Youth crime and crime reporting
Minister, under your government's watch the percentage of youth subjected to diversions from police instead of court action has decreased from 54.4 per cent in 2014-15 to 35.6 per
Jul
2025
7
Liberals Abandon COI with Crime Crack Down
The Liberals’ latest move to “crack down” on youth crime is yet more evidence they’ve abandoned their commitment to implementing the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry.
Apr
2025
1
Police Offences Amendment (Knives and Other Weapons) Bill 2025
Tasmania needs justice reform and we should be on the path to preventing crime and diverting people away from the criminal justice system.
May
2024
22
Ashley Youth Detention Centre – Safety
Do you admit your approach to youth crime utterly contradicts the commission of inquiry's findings?