The Tasmanian Government is committed to consulting with the community about proposed amendments to the Police Offences Act 1935. What is the Police Offences Act 1935? The Police Offences Act 1935 is a body of legislation concerning public order and safety. The Act prescribes for certain offences that are punishable summarily (in the Magistrates Court) and provides for…

The Tasmanian Government is committed to consulting with the community about proposed amendments to the Firearms Act 1996. We are seeking feedback on the Firearms Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2026.  The consultation period will be open between 3 July 2026 and 7 August 2026 and can be located on the consultation page of the Tasmania Police…

The Tasmanian Government is committed to consulting with the community about proposed amendments to the Firearms Act 1996. We are seeking feedback on the Firearms Amendment (Antique Firearms) Bill 2025.  The consultation period will be open between 26 February 2026 and 2 April 2026 and can be located on the consultation page of the Tasmania…

Under the Tasmanian Government’s ‘2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future’, the Government has committed to making Tasmania’s communities safer. The approach includes delivering on its commitments to deal with knife crime under the ‘Strong Plan to Crack Down on Crime’. Proposed legislation is also aimed at improving police operations for the detection of dangerous articles…

It is recognised that antique firearms are often valuable heirlooms, passed down generations, or collected for their historical value. Accordingly, the Government has committed to changing antique firearms laws. The proposed amendments will strike the right balance between the legitimate interests of antique firearms owners and addressing community safety risks.

The Police Offences Amendment Bill 2024 public consultation period has now ended.  View submissions received during the public consultation period here.   The Tasmanian Government is committed to providing opportunities for community involvement in the development and ongoing review of Government policy and we are seeking your input on the proposed amendments to the Police Offences…

Proposed amendments to the Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Act 2005 are intended to strengthen the protection of children and the community from the harms caused by sexual offenders and to ensure that young people are not recorded on the sex offenders register in cases where they pose little or no risk to the community.