The Commission of Inquiry (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2026 has been tabled in the House of Assembly, reinforcing the Tasmanian Government's commitment to ensuring the safety and well being of children and young people.
The Bill implements recommendations of both the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government's Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional Settings and the Woolcott Review through amendments to six Acts, including reforms relating to child safety reporting, information sharing, the State Service Code of Conduct and review rights for victims of crime.
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Corrections and Rehabilitation, Guy Barnett, said the Government had carefully considered feedback received during the community consultation process.
"The safety and wellbeing of our children and young people is our highest priority, and community input has played an important role in refining this legislation," the Attorney-General said.
"We received submissions from a range of community organisations, advocacy groups, unions, professional bodies and service providers, and I thank everyone who took the time to contribute.
"The overwhelming message from consultation was support for reforms that strengthen child safety, improve accountability, enhance information sharing and better support victim-survivors."
Changes made following consultation include refining child safety provisions in the State Service Code of Conduct to better reflect the Commission of Inquiry recommendations and strengthen protections for children and young people accessing government services.
"These changes deliver on recommendations of the COI and other reviews to enable better protection of children and young people, improve information sharing across government, and ensure strong accountability across public institutions in Tasmania," the Attorney-General said.
"Through our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future, our Government is taking action to keep our most vulnerable Tasmanians safe."
