Tasmanian Government: Tasmanian Fire and Emergency Services Bill

Tasmanians are invited to have their say on the largest reform of Tasmania's fire and emergency services in more than 45 years. Delivering on the Government's commitment to reform the operations and governance of the Tasmania Fire and Emergency Service (TFES), the Bill will replace the existing Fire Service Act 1979 and regulations with contemporary, principles-based legislation.
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Deadline: 09 October, 2026
Organisation: Tasmanian Government

Tasmanians are invited to have their say on the largest reform of Tasmania’s fire and emergency services in more than 45 years. Delivering on the Government’s commitment to reform the operations and governance of the Tasmania Fire and Emergency Service (TFES), the Bill will replace the existing Fire Service Act 1979 and regulations with contemporary, principles-based legislation.

Consultation closes on Friday 9 October 2026.

More information, including the draft Bill and details on how to make a submission, is available at www.fire.tas.gov.au/reform and www.ses.tas.gov.au/reform.