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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…

TasCOSS join with Community Legal Centres Tasmania, Anglicare Tasmania, St Vincent de Paul Society Tasmania, Australian Lawyers Alliance, Shelter Tasmania, Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre and the Prisoners Legal Service Tasmania, to urge the Tasmanian Parliament to support the Police Offences Amendment (Begging Repeal) Bill 2024 and repeal the offence of begging.…

TasCOSS's submission provides an overview of key issues as well as recommendations for amendments and suggestions for supplementary reforms which should be prioritised alongside this reform. TasCOSS strongly recommend urgent changes to consultation processes for legislative and policy reform relating to the Commission of Inquiry Reform Implementation Project. These reforms are important to…