Ashley Youth Detention Centre – Safety of Children
Given the history of the systematic brutalisation of children at Ashley we think more detail is needed.
Sep
2021
14
Justice
Sep
2021
8
Corrections – Rehabilitation
Education, training, reintegration and rehabilitative services are not being delivered at the levels that are needed.
Sep
2021
8
Attorney-General and Justice – Nazi Iconography and Memorabilia
Victoria's Attorney-General, Jaclyn Symes, has recently announced that the Victorian government will be banning the display of Nazi iconography.
Sep
2021
8
Attorney-General and Justice – OPCAT
The Closing the Gap implementation plan notes that the Commonwealth will provide funding over two years to states and territories to implement OPCAT.
Sep
2021
8
Attorney-General and Justice – Commission of Inquiry
The Budget provides $1.6 million for the Commission of Inquiry Response Unit, you have just called that CARCRU, is that right?
Sep
2021
2
Defamation Amendment Bill 2021
It is a very important step and something that has been discussed across the country.
Jul
2021
1
Justice Miscellaneous (Increasing Judicial Retirement Age) Bill 2021
There have been many comments made about the values of increasing the retirement age for judges. It is something in which we are in good company.
Jun
2021
17
Greens Welcome Standalone Offence for Non-Fatal Strangulation
The Greens welcome today’s announcement that a standalone offence of non-fatal strangulation will be introduced in Tasmania
Apr
2021
22
Greens Welcome Belated Commitment on Non-Fatal Strangulation Laws
The Tasmanian Greens welcome the Liberal and Labor parties committing to make non-fatal strangulation a stand-alone offence.
Mar
2021
25
Justice and Related Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2020
I thank the staff who gave me a very good briefing on this bill and outlined the many changes it will bring into law.