Department of Justice

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Open consultations

Justice Legislation Miscellaneous Amendments Bill 2019
Submissions open until 30-Aug-2019

Review of Presumptive Provisions for Private Sector Workers in relation to PTSD
Submissions open until 30-Aug-2019

Gas Safety Regulations 2019
Submissions open until 23-Aug-2019

News and events

Healthier, Safer and Productive Workplaces Grant Program 2019-20
WorkSafe Tasmania, on behalf of WorkCover Tasmania, is pleased to announce a grant program to support innovation, research, and education and training that will improve work health and safety, culture and injury management for Tasmanian workers and employers. There are three grants categories covering Innovation, Research and Education and Training. There are minor grants up to $10,000 and major grants up to $50,000. Applications close 29 October 2019.

Evaluation of the Tasmania Legal Assistance Sector
The Department of Justice has released the Evaluation of the Tasmanian Legal Assistance Sector, providing recommendations to ensure that the sector is equipped to provide assistance to the greatest number of Tasmanians, particularly those who are disadvantaged or in need.

Expressions of interest

Member and Deputy Member - Parole Board
The Government of Tasmania is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons for appointment as a Member or Deputy Member of the Parole Board. It is intended to appoint one person to each position for terms of up to 3 years.

Forest Practices Tribunal - Members
Expressions of Interest are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment as Members of the Forest Practices Tribunal.

Members - Mental Health Tribunal
The Government of Tasmania is seeking expressions of interest for membership of the Mental Health Tribunal.

Chief Commissioner - Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Tribunal
The Government of Tasmania is seeking expressions of interest to fill the position of Chief Commissioner of the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Tribunal.

Deputy President of the Guardianship and Administration Board
The Government of Tasmania is seeking expressions of interest from experienced legal practitioners who wish to be considered for appointment as Deputy President of the Guardianship and Administration Board.

Top tasks

The Department

Strategic infrastructure projects

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

Workplace services

WorkSafe Tasmania

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