Law Reform

TALS regularly contributes to law reform initiatives, both nationally and in Tasmania. We are committed in our efforts to advocate for Aboriginal communities and people.

TALS submissions

Below is a selection of our recent submissions to issues affecting Aboriginal people living in Tasmania:

OCTOBER 2023: Understanding sexual behaviours displayed by children and young people: National principles and key terminology

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OCTOBER 2023: Sentencing Amendment Alcohol Treatment Order Bill 2023

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SEPTEMBER 2023: s11B Sentencing Act

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JULY 2023: Inquiry into Australia's Human Rights Framework

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JUNE 2023: Tasmanian National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) under the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture (OPCAT) - second submission

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MARCH 2023: Tasmanian National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) under the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture (OPCAT)

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FEBRUARY 2023: Inquiry into Current and Proposed Sexual Consent Laws

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DECEMBER 2022: Reforming Tasmania's Youth Justice System

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NOVEMBER 2022: Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government Response's to Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional Settings

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OCTOBER 2022: Guardianship and Administration Amendment Bill 2022

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OCTOBER 2022: Justice Miscellaneous (Royal Commission Amendments) Bill 2022

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SEPTEMBER 2022: Child and Youth Safe Organisations Bill 2022

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SEPTEMBER 2022: Review of the Integrity Commission Act 2009

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JULY 2022: Draft Tasmanian Drug Strategy 2022-2027

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JANUARY 2022: Criminal Code Amendment Bill 2022

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