There are alarmingly high suicide and self-harm rates amongst transgender adolescents as a result of the stigma and discrimination they face.
The expanded administrative powers of the Associate Judge will allow Supreme Court judges more time to consider substantial matters.
This bill amends the Misuse of Drugs Act 2001 by inserting a new Part 4A to establish a legal framework for lawful drug analysis pill testing.
Mr Deputy Speaker, I rise on behalf of the Greens to support the Community, Health and Related Services Legislation ( Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2018.
We have heard a range of views presented in the community through the media, through email, some phone calls, and there is a range of views.
Given the number of councils in Tasmania and the time it takes to reach agreement in the local government sector, this is a comprehensive raft of changes.
I am pleased to do that particularly because of the willingness of the minister to have the conversations about concerns raised by stakeholders.
We are having this debate today as a result of a momentous decision made by the Anglican Church in the context of the National Redress Scheme.
We note the presence of Senator Abetz in this building during the two days that amendments to the Births, Deaths and Marriage Act were on the agenda.
Cassy O'Connor delivers a Second Reading Speech for the Greens' House of Assembly Restoration Bill 2018.
