Department of Justice

Open consultations

Police Offences Amendment (Nazi Symbol Prohibition) Bill 2023
The Tasmanian Government is committed to ensuring that public consultation processes are open and transparent and we are seeking your input on proposed amendments to the Police Offences Act 1935, inserting a new offence prohibiting the display of Nazi symbols. Submissions open until 13-Feb-2023

Burnie Court Complex Relocation
The Tasmanian Government made a clear commitment to work with the community on the Burnie Court redevelopment to deliver a contemporary court complex that is fit for purpose and enables the efficient operation of the Supreme and Magistrates Courts in Burnie Submissions open until 10-Feb-2023

Residential Building (Home Warranty Insurance Amendments) Bill 2022
The Tasmanian Government is committed to providing opportunities for community involvement in the development of Government legislation and policy and we are seeking your input on the reintroduction of a Home Warranty Insurance Scheme for Tasmania Submissions open until 31-Mar-2023

Expressions of interest

Department of Justice Disability Community Reference Group
We are now seeking further members of the community for our Disability Reference Group. There are four community positions available to join the current group.

Member and deputy member of the Parole Board
The Government of Tasmania is seeking expressions of interest from any person who has experience in matters associated with sociology, criminology, penology or medicine (or who possesses any other appropriate knowledge or experience) who wish to be considered for appointment as a member or deputy member of the Parole Board. Applications must be received by close of business Friday 25 November 2022.

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.

New going to court video series launched
A new series of videos have been developed to demystify the experience of attending the Magistrates Courts.

Help shape Tasmania’s new Family and Sexual Violence Action Plan
The Tasmanian Government has launched the consultation strategy for development of the third Family and Sexual Violence Action Plan.

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