Protecting our most vulnerable from registered sex offenders

The Tasmanian Government is putting the safety of our children and most vulnerable at the forefront, with the introduction of some of the toughest child protection laws in the country. 
 

The Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Amendment Bill 2024 will allow a parent or guardian of a child to ask about a specific person who has regular, unsupervised access to their child to see if they are listed on the sex offender register.  

 
It will also allow a reportable offender’s details to be publicly displayed when their location and whereabouts are unknown.  
 

Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management, Felix Ellis, said protecting our children and most vulnerable from sex offenders is an absolute priority – no ifs, buts, or maybes. 

 
“Our reforms give power to our parents and caregivers by giving them the information they need to protect their children, and those most vulnerable in our community,” Minister Ellis said. 

“These changes will also ensure our police have more powers to monitor the activities of sex offenders online. 

“Through our Government’s 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, we are absolutely committed to the protection of our children, ensuring Tasmania remains the best place to live, work, and raise a family. 

“I look forward to the Parliament’s full support in putting the protection of children ahead of the privacy of sex offenders.”