Fair Approach to Fines Needed
The Tasmanian Greens support calls from Community Legal Centres for Tasmania to change the way fines are structured.
Oct
2017
31
Justice
Oct
2017
26
Hodgman Must Commit Tasmania to National Redress Scheme
The Turnbull Government today introduced legislation to establish a Commonwealth civil redress scheme for survivors of past abuse in institutional settings.
Oct
2017
19
Liberals’ ‘Tough on Crime’ Approach Leading to Increased Serious Crime
This year’s DPFEM Annual Report confirms on almost every crime measure the Liberals have promised to act, the statistics are not good.
Oct
2017
14
Contempt of Court Risk Health Minister’s Fault
Minister Ferguson has failed to properly resource the State's only secure mental health facility, the Wilfred Lopes Centre.
Aug
2017
13
Annual Crime Figures Confirm ‘Tough on Crime’ is Failing
Annual crime figures released by Tasmania Police yesterday demonstrate the Liberals' lopsided focus on law and order.
Aug
2017
10
Law and Order Policies
Scrapping suspended sentences is only going to make this worse and increase the pressure on the prison.
Aug
2017
10
Risdon Prison – Overcrowding Causing Unrest
The pressure cooker environment in Risdon Prison tells us everything about your Government's failure to manage it safely and in the public interest.
Jun
2017
7
Youth At Risk Strategy Undermined by ‘Tough on Crime’ Liberals
The Tasmanian Greens welcome the belated release of the government's Youth at Risk Strategy.
Mar
2017
10
Liberals’ Justice Incompetence
Two explosive reports released this week expose a justice system that Attorney General, Vanessa Goodwin, has starved of funds, to breaking point.
Nov
2016
16
Sentencing Amendment (Fines without Recording Convictions) Bill 2016
Maintaining the distinction between guilt and conviction also has the potential to improve community safety through the rehabilitation of offenders.