'Everyone is protected': Tasmania's new hate crime laws praised as nation-leading

'Everyone is protected': Tasmania's new hate crime laws praised as nation-leading

New laws to protect people from targeted violence have sailed through Tasmania's parliament, with experts celebrating their "innovative" approach. But some say the job is not done yet, with work still needed to implement them successfully.

Tasmania ends year with stronger penalties for hate-motivated crime

Dean Arcuri Tasmanian Parliament has passed stronger penalties for prejudice and hate-motivated crimes, giving greater protections for LGBTQ+ and other minorities. Equality […] The post Tasmania ends year with stronger penalties for hate-motivated crime appeared first on QNews.

Tasmania leads the way in tackling hate crimes

Tasmania is set to be a national leader in responding to hate crime, with the passing of landmark legislation in the Tasmanian parliament last week. The Sentencing Amendment (Aggravating Factors) Act 2025 offers all Tasmanians protections against targeted violence. Co-convenor of the Tasmanian Prejudice Related Violence Working Group (the Working Group), Professor Nicole Asquith said that the new approach would provide greater protections to mar…