Inquiry into the Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Amendment Bill 2025 (No. 61 of 2025)

On 26 March 2026 the House of Assembly resolved the following:

1. That the Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Amendment Bill 2025 (No.61) be referred to the Standing Committee on Government Administration Committee B for inquiry and report thereon.
2. The Committee report by 27 October 2026.

Details of the Community  Protection (Offender Reporting) Amendment Bill 2025 (No.61) are available on the Bill's page.

Submissions to the Inquiry closed on Friday, 5 June 2026.

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The Committee recognises that the evidence received in public submissions and in public hearings may be distressing for some people.

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• State-wide Sexual Assault Support Line 24/7 support provided by Sexual Assault Support Service and Laurel House Ph: 1800 697 877
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• Lifeline Tasmania helpline on 13 11 14 or via text at 0477 13 11 14 for 24/7 mental health support.
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