Liberals’ Response to Public Trustee Review
We welcome the Attorney’s comments the Bugg review’s recommendations will be either wholly or partially accepted.
Mar
2022
23
Justice
Mar
2022
23
Public Trustee – Recommendations and Outcomes of Review
On 30 November last year, an independent review into the Public Trustee by Damian Bugg QC was published.
Mar
2022
22
Criminal Code Amendment Bill 2022
The Greens strongly support the bill and the establishment of the new standalone criminal offence for strangulation under the code.
Mar
2022
16
Archer Silent on Call for Public Trustee Victims’ Compensation
Attorney General Elise Archer has been silent on a meaningful response to the Independent Review of the Public Trustee, released last November.
Mar
2022
10
Integrity Body Tamed to be Ineffectual
The Australia Institute report on Tasmania’s Integrity Commission, released today, outlines a culture of secrecy and an addiction to timidity.
Jan
2022
6
Jury Trial Suspension is on Peter Gutwein
The Supreme Court’s decision to suspend jury trials, while right for the safety of those called to do jury duty, will mean justice is delayed for many.
Dec
2021
13
Greens Welcome Draft Laws to Protect Women
The Greens welcome the release of draft legislation for the standalone offence of non-fatal strangulation.
Dec
2021
3
On International Day of People with Disability, Tasmania’s Attorney General has Abandoned State’s Disability Protections
Protections for people living with a disability are under threat from a High Court case with its origins in Tasmania.
Nov
2021
23
Criminal Code Amendment (Judge Alone Trials) Bill 2021
The Greens welcome this bill and the Criminal Code amendment to make it possible for Tasmania to join with the other Australian states.
Nov
2021
16
Archer Must Rethink Age of Criminal Responsibility
The Attorney-General’s decision to only raise the age to 12, instead of 14, is indefensible.
