Supermax a Distraction
Moving selected maximum security prisoners interstate to a “supermax” prison is something the states having been working towards for at least a decade.
Oct
2015
26
Justice
Oct
2015
4
Government Neuters Public Sector Watchdog
They've cut their funding and failed to act on any of the recommendations from the three year review, and now they're only appointing an Acting CEO.
Sep
2015
23
Integrity in Public Office Reforms Defeated
Neither the Liberals nor Labor supported the Greens Criminal Code Amendment (Misconduct in Public Office) Bill 2015.
Sep
2015
22
Integrity Commission Right on Gift Policy Problems
It is standard practice in public and private agencies throughout Australia to reject gifts, or gifts over a certain value.
Sep
2015
17
Preventative detention orders unnecessary
The Greens today voted against the continuation of preventative detention orders.
Sep
2015
10
Sentencing Advice Ignored Again
The Attorney General is ignoring her own Sentencing Advisory Council report on sentencing for sex offenders by pushing ahead with mandatory sentencing.
Aug
2015
25
Goodwin Puts Environment at Risk
Attorney-General Vanessa Goodwin has endangered Tasmania’s clean, green land, water and air by denying funding to the Environmental Defenders Office.
Aug
2015
22
Sentencing Report Damning of Liberals Justice Approach
The draft report of the Sentencing Advisory Council makes it clear the Liberals' plan to abolish suspended sentences could triple Tasmania's prison population.
Aug
2015
20
Criminal Code Amendment (Misconduct in Public Office) Bill Tabled
Both the old parties will be given the opportunity in Parliament to bring Tasmania into line with the rest of the country.
Aug
2015
18
Premier Squibs on Public Misconduct
The Premier today offered no proper justification for Tasmania being the only jurisdiction in the country not to have a crime of public misconduct.