Justices of the Peace Bill 2018
Rosalie Woodruff delivers a second reading speech for the Justices of the Peace Bill 2018.
Rosalie Woodruff delivers a second reading speech for the Justices of the Peace Bill 2018.
The open for business mantra of the Government is causing alarm among communities.
The Greens will reform the Local Government Act to strengthen local councils, and protect the governance of our regions and the interests of their communities.
The Greens will bring Tasmanian law into the 21st century and protect Tasmanian individuals and communities with a Charter of Human Rights.
Tasmanians who support the right to die with dignity will welcome news the Victorian Parliament has passed voluntary assisted dying legislation.
This bill represents the Attorney-General's increased attacks on every Tasmanian's right to receive a just sentence.
Maintaining the distinction between guilt and conviction also has the potential to improve community safety through the rehabilitation of offenders.
Our primary concern with this bill is that it fails to address the lack of consumer protections that face Tasmanians when they are purchasing a new home.
The Gaming Control Amendment (Community Consultation) Bill is a good first step to including the wider Tasmanian public in decision-making.
Tasmania now has a legal responsibility to deliver emissions reductions and increase carbon storage.