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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…

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…

Our organisations do support efforts to modernise the National Construction Code (NCC) to enhance productivity, improve regulatory clarity, and reduce unnecessary complexity, however it must also continue to strengthen long-term social and environmental outcomes. The NCC ensures an appropriate safety net for quality, safety, accessibility and operational cost, to benefit…

TasCOSS supports the Regulator’s overarching objective of protecting the long-term interests of customers while ensuring TasWater can deliver efficient, sustainable and compliant water and sewerage services. We recognise the importance of investment in Tasmania’s water and sewerage infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable and sustainable services for current and future generations.…

TasCOSS supports the development of Tasmania’s first Disability Inclusion Plan and recognises the significance of this reform moment. The Plan provides an opportunity to move beyond policy intent and embed disability inclusion as core government business across all systems. To realise this opportunity, the Plan must be accompanied by clear…