The Commission of Inquiry (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2026 has passed the House of Assembly.
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 passing the Bill through the House of Assembly was an important step towards delivering the reforms.
"The safety and wellbeing of children and young people is our highest priority, and this legislation is an important step in strengthening the systems designed to protect them," the Attorney-General said.
"Passing this Bill through the House of Assembly means we are moving forward with reforms that strengthen child safety, improve information sharing and reinforce accountability across government.
"These reforms will help ensure the lessons from the Commission of Inquiry and the Woolcott Review are translated into meaningful action.
"It was disappointing to see Labor supporting a move to weaken laws designed to protect our children and young people, as recommended by the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government's responses to child sexual abuse in institutional settings.
"We will continue working through the Parliament to deliver these important reforms and better protect children and young people across Tasmania."
Changes made following consultation include refining child safety provisions in the State Service Code of Conduct to better reflect the Commission of Inquiry's recommendations and strengthen protections for children and young people accessing government services.
The Bill will now progress to the Legislative Council for consideration.
