My Commitment

By acknowledging and protecting Tasmanians’ rights under the law, we are saying that as a democratic, equitable and inclusive society we believe in the dignity and worth of all people.

In 2007, we were first told by the Tasmanian Law Reform Institute that Tasmanians’ deserved to have their human rights formally protected by the law. We cannot afford anymore years of inaction, and the government must commit to introducing legislation for a Tasmanian Human Rights Act.

I am committed to ensuring this government prioritises introducing a Tasmanian Human Rights Act during this term of parliament. 

In light of the Tasmanian Law Reform Institute’s (TLRI) A Charter of Human Rights for Tasmania? Update Report (released April 2024), I recently tabled a motion calling for the Tasmanian Government to introduce a Tasmanian Human Rights Act during this term of parliament.

In 2022, I tabled a motion calling on the government to commence consultation on a state Human Rights Act, which the Legislative Council voted in favour of, and can be read here.

The latest report emphasises the need for the protection of Tasmanians’ rights to adequate housing, to a healthy environment, amongst a range of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. 

The TLRI 2007 A Charter of Rights for Tasmania Report can be read here.

The 2024 TLRI A Charter of Human Rights for Tasmania? Update Report can be read here.