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A network of 24 community service organisations and advocates for pokies reform has united to seek commitments from parties and candidates to make poker machines safer for all consumers by fully implementing the universal, pre-commitment card and the introduction of safer machine design features, such as $1 bet limits and slower…

The worsening crisis in rental housing demands immediate attention and comprehensive reform across our rental housing systems. We hope the process of developing a clear framework and plan for national reform to our renting laws is one that is consultative and delivers meaningful outcomes for renting households. Governments must consult with advocates…

With the introduction of e-scooter and other personal mobility devices (PMDs) hiring in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie, organisations representing the rights and interests of people with disability, young children and older Tasmanians have consistently expressed concerns about their effect on pedestrians.

The Tenants' Union of Tasmania, Community Legal Centres Tasmania and TasCOSS welcome the opportunity to respond to the proposed amendments to the Residential Tenancy Act 1997. Allowing pets in rentals and providing renters with the ability to affix furniture to the wall are reforms that almost all Australian jurisdictions have…