The Weiss review made some important recommendations, including the establishment of a restorative engagement framework and scheme for victims and survivors, a framework to build engagement and trust between police and the community, the establishment of a victim management team. What progress has been made so far on each of those recommendations?
Minister, a couple of questions about police services and equipment. The multipurpose protection vests that are currently being worn by operational police are expiring and will need to be replaced at a cost of around $4.8 million over the next four years. How are you expecting Tasmania Police to fund the replacement of the vests while they're also dealing with the significant efficiencies placed on them over that same four‑year period?
Just months ago, Jeremy Rockliff said he was committed to the recommendations of the Weiss review, but its shocking to see the State Budget has no funding to deliver his promise.
The Weiss review was damning of Tasmania and its systems which led to the abuse of children over three decades.
The Rockliff Government’s demand that the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management to find $35 million in budget savings threatens the safety of Tasmanians and functionality of all emergency services.
In the wake of the independent Weiss Review into Paul Reynolds, the Rockliff Government must commit to strengthening the powers of the Integrity Commission in line with the report’s recommendations.
The Weiss Review into Senior Sergeant Paul Reynolds, established after repeated calls from the Greens, has exposed shocking findings of his abuse and made important recommendations. However, the limited Terms of Reference and powers means there remain serious unanswered questions.
We know that when people experience intergenerational trauma, intergenerational poverty and disadvantage, that they are deeply affected.
Police Minister Felix Ellis has cast a further cloud over his government’s commitment to implementing the recommended therapeutic approach to youth justice in parliament today.
Minister, can you justify to the community why you will be moving to allow people to own antique firearms that, to be clear, can be fired, without any licence or background check?