Department of Justice

Open consultations

Guardianship and Administration Amendment Bill 2022
The Tasmanian Government is committed to providing opportunities for community involvement in the development of Government policy and we are seeking your input on the Guardianship and Administration Amendment Bill 2022 (the draft Bill). Submissions open until 28-Oct-2022

Justice Miscellaneous (Royal Commission Amendments) Bill 2022
The Tasmanian Government is committed to providing opportunities for community involvement in the development of Government policy. As such, we are seeking your input on Justice Miscellaneous Legislation Bill 2022. Submissions open until 07-Oct-2022

Expressions of interest

Appointment of ordinary sessional members to the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal
The Government of Tasmania is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for appointment ordinary sessional members of the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Applications must be received by close of business Friday 14 October 2022.

Deputy President of the Tasmanian Industrial Commission
The Government of Tasmania is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for appointment as Deputy President of the Tasmanian Industrial Commission. Applications must be received by close of business Friday 14 October 2022.

Chief Commissioner of the Integrity Commission
Chief Commissioner of the Integrity Commission The Government of Tasmania is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for appointment as Chief Commissioner of the Integrity Commission. Applications must be received by close of business Friday 16 September 2022.

Electoral Commissioner
The Government of Tasmania is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for appointment as Electoral Commissioner. Applications must be received by close of business Friday 16 September 2022.

Department of Justice Gender Respect and Fairness Community Reference Group
The Department of Justice invites expressions of interest to join our Gender Respect and Fairness Reference Group. This group will be involved in legislative reform including legislation pertaining to violence against women, embedding gender respect and fairness into policies and procedures within the Department including conditions such as family violence leave and parental leave, changing workplace culture, and the development of targeted messages on workplace equality.

Witness Intermediaries Panel
Witness intermediaries work alongside police, lawyers and judges to ensure that children and vulnerable witnesses are supported to effectively participate in the criminal justice process. Expressions of Interest are currently being sought for the northwest region of Tasmania.

News and events

Criminal Code now expressly includes strangulation and stealthing
The Criminal Code Amendment Act 2022 commenced on 22 August 2022

Review of the Public Trustee
The Tasmanian Government has released their response to the Independent Review of the Public Trustee Tasmania.

Top tasks

The Department

Justice Connect - Astria

The Justice Connect program will deliver Astria, an integrated end-to-end digital solution that will operate across Tasmania’s justice system

PlanBuild Tasmania

PlanBuild's Enquiry service allows anyone to enter an address to see what planning zones and codes apply to a property.

Strategic infrastructure projects

Information about infrastructure projects, including the Southern Remand Centre, Northern Courts and the Northern Correctional Facility.

WorkSafe Tasmania

Tasmania's Regulator for

Work Health and Safety, Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation, Asbestos Compensation and Industrial Relations.

Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS)

Tasmania's Regulator for

Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading, Renting, Building, Plumbing, Gas and Electricity Standards, Occupational Licensing and Incorporated Associations and Fundraising

Victim support

Adult offenders

Commission of Inquiry

Commission of Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse

Child Abuse Royal Commission

Courts

Tribunals

Mediation and dispute resolution services

Neighbourhood disputes about plants

Adult guardianship

Office of the Public Guardian

Planning

Crown Law

Other agencies

Visit the Service Tasmania website for a complete list of Tasmanian Government organisations.