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The Family Violence Act 2004 represented an important step in strengthening Tasmania’s response to family violence. However, evolving evidence and practice now demonstrate the need for the legislative framework to better reflect the experiences, rights and needs of children and young people affected by family violence. Strengthening Tasmania’s response to…

Criminalising begging is criminalising poverty. By abolishing the criminalisation of begging, we pave the way for a more compassionate societal approach, safeguarding the rights of individuals to seek assistance without fear of legal repercussion. The bill to be debated in the coming weeks will provide members of the Legislative Council with…