Law Reform

Download and view our submissions to issues affecting
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people living in Tasmania.

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

2025 Submissions

Family Violence Misc Reform Bill 2025 - 1 July 2025
Dangerous Criminals and HRO Amendment Bill 2025 TALS - 5 May 2025
Sentencing Amendment Aggravating Factors Bill 2025 - 23 March 2025
Justice Miscellaneous Explosive Offences Bill 2025 FINAL - 2 March 2025
Bail Bill 2024 FINAL - 2 March 2025
Family Violence Amendment Bill 2024 TALS - 2 February 2025

2024 Submissions

TALS Submission on Police Amendment Bill Oct 2024 - 27 October 2024

2023 Submissions

OCTOBER 2023: Sentencing Amendment Alcohol Treatment Order Bill 2023
SEPTEMBER 2023: s11B Sentencing Act
JULY 2023: Inquiry into Australia's Human Rights Framework
FEBRUARY 2023: Inquiry into Current and Proposed Sexual Consent Laws

2022 Submissions

DECEMBER 2022: Reforming Tasmania's Youth Justice System
OCTOBER 2022: Guardianship and Administration Amendment Bill 2022
OCTOBER 2022: Justice Miscellaneous (Royal Commission Amendments) Bill 2022
SEPTEMBER 2022: Child and Youth Safe Organisations Bill 2022
SEPTEMBER 2022: Review of the Integrity Commission Act 2009
JULY 2022: Draft Tasmanian Drug Strategy 2022-2027
JANUARY 2022: Criminal Code Amendment Bill 2022