High-Risk Offenders Bill 2025 Introduced

Tasmanian Government

The Tasmanian Government has tabled the Dangerous Criminals and High Risk Offenders Amendment Bill 2025 (the Bill).

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Guy Barnett, said the proposed amendments delivers on the Government's commitment to throw the book at those who commit the most abhorrent of crimes.

"The Tasmanian Government takes our responsibility to protect our most vulnerable seriously," the Attorney-General said.

"These amendments will ensure that child sexual offenders can be assessed for the risk that they pose to the community and the need for monitoring through a High Risk Offender (HRO) order.

"I would like to thank all stakeholders who took the time to make a submission and provide their valuable feedback.

"Through our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future we're continuing to ensure our justice system protects and serves our most vulnerable."

The Bill makes the following amendments to the Dangerous Criminals and High Risk Offenders Act 2021 in relation to the making and operation of HRO orders:

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