Department of Justice

Open consultations

Custodial Inspector Amendment (OPCAT) Bill
Submissions open until 11-Dec-2020

Flinders Island Show Day Change of Date
The Tasmanian Government is committed to providing opportunities for community involvement in the development of Government policy and we are seeking your input on a proposal from the organisers of the Flinders Island Show to change the date of the Flinders Island Show from the Friday preceding the third Saturday in October to the third Friday in November each year, commencing in 2021 Submissions open until 02-Dec-2020

News and events

Independent Review of the Tasmanian Planning Commission - Report
Review of the Tasmanian Planning Commission to ensure appropriateness of its structure, functions and powers as an independent decision maker and advisory body within the Tasmanian planning system.

Independent Review of Expungement of Historical Offences Act 2017 - Final report
The Independent Review of the Expungement of Historical Offences Act 2017 has been tabled in Parliament.

Prisoner Mental Health Care Taskforce Final Report
This Report has been prepared to provide the Minister for Corrections with advice on ways in which the delivery of mental health services to prisoners and detainees in Tasmania can be improved. Its release was delayed until the relevant Coronial inquiry had concluded.

Tribunals and Boards are moving
From 13 July 2020 Tribunals and Boards will be located at 38 Barrack Street, Hobart

Expressions of interest

Witness Intermediary – Pilot Intermediary Scheme
The Department is seeking expressions of interest from appropriately qualified persons for appointment as a Witness Intermediary for the Pilot Intermediary Scheme

Counsellors – National Redress Scheme
The Department is seeking expressions of interest for registration as an approved counsellor in the Department of Justice’s Approved Counselling Referral Scheme.

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

Strategic infrastructure projects

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

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