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TasCOSS supports an expanded definition of 'lobbyist' for Tasmania, as proposed by the Framework Report, which is intended to capture both commercial lobbyists as well as in-house lobbyists (people who make representations to Government, including lobbying activity, on behalf of their employer). We also support the proposed change to the definition of…

Tasmania’s renters deserve a system that provides genuine security of tenure, protection from exploitative conditions and rent practices, stronger protections for people impacted by family and sexual violence, and housing that meets basic standards of safety and liveability. The reforms recommended in this submission would deliver those outcomes and bring…

The approach to the monetary penalties enforcement system assumes all debtors have equal capacity to understand their debts, responsibilities and ability to pay. However, a large proportion of Tasmanians are living on low incomes, experience vulnerability or disadvantage. Aspects of the Bill are regressive and likely to impose disproportionate impacts…