DOCSLIB.ORG

Final Report

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Final Report (No. 4) 2018 Parliament of Tasmania LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL SELECT COMMITTEE FINAL REPORT ON Firearms Law Reforms Members of the Select Committee Hon Robert Armstrong (Deputy Chair) Hon Ivan Dean MLC (Chair) Hon Mike Gaffney MLC Hon Leonie Hiscutt MLC Hon Tania Rattray MLC Hon Jo Siejka MLC Terms of Reference On Tuesday 22 May 2018, the Legislative Council resolved that a Select Committee be appointed to inquire into and report upon the impact of the Government’s proposed firearms law reforms as outlined in the policy document of 9 February 2018 with the following Terms of Reference — (1) Current and future firearms licensing regimes, including training and testing, licence renewal, licence infringements and licence categories; (2) Compliance with the provisions of the National Firearms Agreement; (3) The roles of Tasmania Police, Firearms Services (FAS) and the proposed Tasmanian Firearms Owners Council (TFOC); (4) The role of the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the Government, Tasmania Police and the Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association (TFGA); (5) The ownership and use of sound suppressors by Category C licence holders; and (6) Any other matters incidental thereto. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Background 4 Establishment and progress of the Inquiry 5 Acknowledgement 6 Meetings 7 Submissions received 7 3 Background 1. On 9 February 2018, the Tasmanian Government (the Government) circulated a policy document to a number of stakeholders outlining possible changes to firearms policy in Tasmania. 2. The policy document included the following: the establishment of a Tasmanian Firearms Council; a nine-member statutory body to provide advice to the Minister for Police and the Government generally; improving interactions between Firearms Services (FAS) and firearms owners; establishment of a new Tasmanian competition shooting range; broader firearms training and testing provisions to move away from the single- provider model currently in place; extended licence periods for up to 10 years for Category A and B firearms and 2 years for Category C firearms licenses; infringement notices for minor storage offences, rather than a summons and removal of firearms; establish a Memorandum of Understanding between the Government, Tasmania Police and the Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association (TFGA) to define firearms as ‘tools of the trade’ for primary producers and develop new approaches to their use. These would include new methods of carrying and conveying firearms, the provision for genuine employees to include contractors or agents of primary producers to be able to hold Category C licenses for crop protection and pest control. They would also permit Category C holders or crop protection permit holders to own and use sound suppressors in the course of the use of their firearms for primary production purposes; clarify a number of requirements for harmonisation of regulations over target pistol events between jurisdictions; replace the existing requirement that a competition clay target shooter wishing to use a Category C semi-automatic shotgun must belong to one particular clay-target organisation, with a choice of approved clubs being made available; amend Section 98 of the Firearms Act to clarify that for firearms received temporarily from interstate for repairs it is sufficient to have seen the interstate registration subject to normal reporting; re-define the term “manufacture” to allow certain repairs and assembly of firearms to take place; amend the Firearms Act to allow an owner to have a dedicated and secured room which can be designated a temporary “safe area” for the purposes of the reloading of ammunition; develop a protocol between Tasmania Police and antique firearms and militaria groups for the operation of shows, militaria and re-enactment events; and review Section 47 of the Firearms Act relating to anomalous restrictions on the collection and display of militaria such as trigger locks on inoperative antique pistols. 3. The Government advised that it would refer the following matters to a new Tasmanian Firearms Owners Council (TFOC): 4 the creation of a new Category E to encompass all ‘prohibited firearms’; review and develop protocols for the carriage of firearms in public places in vehicles; review of “military appearance” firearms laws; and restrictions on carriage of ammunition across Bass Strait between Victoria and Tasmania. 4. The Government advised that it would refer the following matters to the Council of Police Ministers: amendments to the National Firearms Agreement to harmonise firearms laws across jurisdictions; and the possibility of expanding the “reason to own” a Category C firearm to include competition shooting for recognised competition shooting events in Australia. Establishment and progress of the Inquiry 5. The Inquiry was established in order to address concerns that the Government had not consulted widely with the Tasmanian community and to provide all sectors of the community the opportunity to have input into the issue. It was intended that the membership of the Select Committee be a balanced representation of political parties and the different regions of Tasmania. 6. On 25 March 2018, the Government announced that it supported the establishment of the Inquiry and would work with the Legislative Council and assist as needed. 7. On 22 May 2018, the Legislative Council agreed to the Inquiry and endorsed the Terms of Reference. 8. The closing date for submissions was 3 August 2018. 9. The Inquiry received 111 submissions. 10. The Committee met on 15 August 2018 to consider the submissions received and initiated the process of arranging public hearings. 11. On 17 August 2018 the Government made a submission to the Inquiry, together with a public announcement, to advise that it would not progress its previously announced firearms law policy, and that it intended to review firearms policy after consideration of recommendations from the Committee. 12. As the Inquiry’s Terms of Reference were specifically drafted to address the Government’s proposed reforms, the Committee was placed in the unenviable position of not having valid Terms of Reference. After taking considered advice, the Committee determined that the Inquiry should not progress. 13. The Committee has published all submissions, with the exception of confidential submissions and those which were later requested to be withdrawn. 5 Acknowledgement 14. The Committee extends its appreciation to all individuals and organisations who took the time and effort to make submissions to the Inquiry. Ivan Dean MLC Date: 30/8/18 (Chair) 6 MEETINGS AND ATTENDANCE Date Armstrong Dean Gaffney Hiscutt Rattray Siejka 24 May 2018 15 August 2018 X 21 August 2018 28 August 2018 X SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED 1 Ian Peck 2 Sharon Fotheringham 3 Ian Fitch 4 Todd Oakley 5 Oliver Mann 6 CONFIDENTIAL 7 Penelope Lane 8 Stephen Williams 9 Mathew Jamieson 10 Australian Firearms Management Lobby Group 11 Nigel Calvert 12 John Presser 13 Justyn Atkins 14 Philip Sumner 15 Julia Greenhill 16 CONFIDENTIAL 17 Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (Tasmania) Inc 18 Kim Boyer 19 Steve Suitor 20 Shan Rayner 21 Robert Richardson 22 Shooters Union Tasmania Pty Ltd 23 Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) 24 CONFIDENTIAL 7 SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED CONTINUED 25 Richard Lindsay, Timothy Lindsay, Indri Sukata 26 Gary Harper 27 Bryan Finlay 28 CONFIDENTIAL 29 David Wanless 30 Cathleen Hutchison 31 Charles Woodley 32 Murray Seen 33 Ronald Cornish 34 Andrew Abbott 35 Rod Scott 36 Toni Tarbath 37 Marguerite Scott 38 Brendan Nicholls 39 Nelle Seccombe 40 Health and Community Services Union (HACSU) 41 Prof Mark Nelson 42 Leanne Longden 43 Jared Rattray 44 Malcolm Thomas 45 Andrew Morrison 46 Lachlan Finnigan 47 Hobart Clay Target Club Inc 48 The Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (Tas) (RANZCP) 49 Jim & Linda Collier 50 Linda Devereux 51 Dr James Duff 52 CONFIDENTIAL 53 Australian Deer Association (Tasmanian State) 8 SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED CONTINUED 54 Tasmanian Deer Advisory Committee Inc 55 Andrew Zimmermann 56 Damon and Tony Long 57 Peter Rockliff 58 George Chandler (PARTS CONFIDENTIAL) 59 Shooters Fishers & Farmers Tasmania 60 Finn Seccombe 61 CONFIDENTIAL 62 CONFIDENTIAL 63 Firearm Owners United 64 Medics for Gun Control 65 Natalie Leader 66 Alex Lomas 67 Shane Broadby 68 Tasmanian Rifle Association Inc 69 Steve Atkins (PARTS CONFIDENTIAL) 70 George Mills 71 Public Health Association Australia (PHAA) 72 WITHDRAWN 73 James Boxall 74 Labor Party 75 CONFIDENTIAL 76 Australian Deer Association 77 Ian Hill 78 Carol Rea 79 White Ribbon Australia 80 Samuel Adams 81 Australian Medical Association (AMA) 82 National Council of Women of Tasmania Inc (NCWT) 9 SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED CONTINUED 83 Charlton Hunters Club Inc 84 WITHDRAWN 85 Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association (TFGA) 86 Gun Control Australia 87 Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (Tasmanian Branch) (ANMF) 88 Barney Phillips 89 James Thomson 90 Cheryl Arnol 91 Tasmanian Pistol & Rifle Club Inc 92 Leonie Elizabeth 93 Dr Vivien Wright 94 Arms Collectors Guild of Tasmania 95 Gaye Churchill 96 Glenn Arnol 97 Ursula Wright 98 Australian Injury Prevention Network 99 Heath Morton 100 Tamar Pistol Club Tasmania 101 Andrew Ricketts 102 M C Jones 103 CONFIDENTIAL 104 Wayne Venn 105 Alastair Cameron 106 Tasmanian Greens 107 Federation of Hunting Clubs Inc 108 Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority (PAHSMA) 109 Tasmanian Government 110 Tasmanian Conservation Trust Inc 111 Allanah and Madeleine Foundation 10 .
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Parliament of Tasmania REPORT NO
    2003 ______________________ Parliament of Tasmania ______________________ JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE WORKING ARRANGEMENTS OF THE PARLIAMENT REPORT NO. 11 __________________________ ISSUES OF PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE __________________________ MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE Hon Michael Aird MLC (Chair) Hon Paul Lennon MHA Hon Sue Smith MLC Hon Sue Napier MHA Hon Don Wing MLC Hon Paula Wriedt MHA 1 INTRODUCTION The Committee was established by both Houses of the Tasmanian Parliament at the commencement of the First Session of the Forty-fourth Parliament on 7 October 1998. The Terms of Reference for the Committee are set out below. TERMS OF REFERENCE That a Joint Select Committee be appointed with power to send for persons and papers, with leave to sit during any adjournment of either House and with leave to adjourn from place to place, and with leave to report from time to time, to inquire into and report upon ⎯ (1) Measures for reform which may improve the performance and efficiency of the Parliament and its Members having particular regard to, but not confined by, a consideration of ⎯ (a) the Statement of Principles agreed to by resolution of the Legislative Council on the 3rd and 4th day of September 1997; (b) the procedures for the resolution of dispute and deadlocks between both Houses including standing order provisions and Parliamentary custom and conventions; (c) the system of Statutory Standing, Joint Sessional and Joint Select Committees of both Houses, their roles, functions and relevance to contemporary Parliamentary practice; (d) whether a separate Appropriation Act for ⎯ (i) the Parliament; (ii) the Auditor-General's office; (iii) the Ombudsman's Office; (iv) the Electoral Office; is desirable.
    [Show full text]
  • Review of the Tasmanian State Service Interim Report
    REVIEW OF THE TASMANIAN STATE SERVICE Interim Report Author: Dr Ian Watt AC Publisher: Department of Premier and Cabinet ISBN: 978-1-925906-22-6 Date: November, 2020 © Crown in Right of the State of Tasmania The Review acknowledges the significant and ongoing history of the Tasmanian Aboriginal people as the First People of lutriwita/Tasmania and their ongoing connection with the land. Review of the Tasmanian State Service Interim Report Contents Consolidated List of Recommendations 4 CHAPTER 1: Introduction 9 1.1 Context for Change 9 1.2 The COVID-19 experience 13 CHAPTER 2: About the Tasmanian State Service 14 2.1 Legislative framework 14 2.2 Size and shape of the TSS 14 CHAPTER 3: Towards a Single State Service 21 3.1 Building One Tasmanian State Service 22 3.2 Focusing on Whole-of-Government Priorities 24 3.3 Improved Accountability 27 CHAPTER 4: Partnering with Others 30 4.1 Partnering with the University of Tasmania 31 CHAPTER 5: Leadership and responsibility 36 5.1 Stewardship as a foundation principle for leadership in the TSS 36 5.2 Managing talent 38 5.3 Accountability of the TSS 41 5.4 Review and Evaluation 42 5.5 Clear lines of responsibility 44 5.6 Inter-agency governance arrangements 44 CHAPTER 6: Enabling the Tasmanian State Service 46 6.1 Planning the future workforce 46 6.2 A facilitative employment framework 51 6.3 Changing places of work 57 6.4 Sharing across the TSS 60 CHAPTER 7: Delivering contemporary services for Tasmanians 64 7.1 Renewal of Service Tasmania 64 7.2 Contemporary service delivery 70 7.3 Digitalisation and data 71 CHAPTER 8: Implementation 73 Appendix 1 75 Review of the Tasmanian State Service Interim Report 1 Glossary The following words and acronyms have specific meaning in this Report: the Act State Service Act 2000.
    [Show full text]
  • Useful Websites
    Factsheet 9.2 Useful Websites Parliament of Queensland Other information available: The Parliament of Queensland website is • The functions of Parliament www.parliament.qld.gov.au • The history of Parliament House The Parliament’s Community Engagement • Members of the Legislative Assembly website is www.parliament.qld.gov.au/ • Parliamentary Committees communityEngagement • Hansard (reporting of Parliament) The Parliament’s website provides services You can also listen to a live broadcast of and information including: Parliament. • The Broadcast of Parliament - www. parliament.qld.gov.au/listen Other Parliaments • E-petitions - www.parliament.qld. At the Parliament@Work website you can determine gov.au/Petitions your electorate by using your postcode, obtain • Tabled papers - www.parliament.qld. information about your State and Federal members gov.au/tableOffice and email your member. The Parliaments at a glance button gives you information about all • Members of Parliament - www. Australian Parliaments. Just remember to press parliament.qld.gov.au/members the “go” button. www.parliament.curriculum.edu. au/srch_browse.php3 Queensland Parliamentary Education Programs and Services Other Parliaments’ Websites The Queensland Parliament website Parliament of New South Wales - www. contains information about: parliament.nsw.gov.au • Parliament and Government; Parliament of Victoria - www.parliament.vic.gov. • Parliamentary Education and Training au Seminar program; and Parliament of South Australia - www. • Queensland Parliamentary Internship parliament.sa.gov.au Program. The www.parliament.qld.gov.au/forSchools Parliament of Tasmania - www.parliament.tas. pages contain: gov.au/ • Teacher Resources; Parliament of Western Australia - www. • Education Seminars; parliament.wa.gov.au • Youth Parliament; Parliament of Australia - www.aph.gov.au • School Tours; Other Parliamentary Education Offices • Factsheets; Some of these sites have excellent activities and • Activities; and factsheets.
    [Show full text]
  • Annual Report 2013-14
    Department of police an D emergency management AnnuAl Repo Rt 2013-14 Tasmanian www.dpem.tas.gov.au Government Department of police an D emergency management AnnuAl Repo Rt 2013-14 Department of police and emergency Management executive Support | tasmania police Gpo Box 308 | Hobart | tAS | 7001 (03) 6173 2850 | [email protected] > In the event of an emergency (police, fire, ambulance), phone triple Zero (000) > For non-emergencies, phone the police Assistance line on 131 444 > to anonymously report a crime, phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 > to contact tasmania police from an interstate location, phone 1800 pol tAS (1800 765 827). published october 2014 ISSn: 1837-7726 (print) and 1837-7734 (online) Copyright State of tasmania 2014 An electronic version of this report is available on the tasmania police website (www.police.tas.gov.au). Acknowledgements: photographs courtesy of: Kate Caston (Front Cover, Helicopter, FSSt; Secretary’s Report; Major Initiatives/Innovation Chapter; Crime Chapter; emergency Management Chapter; Business Chapter) Alistair Bett photography (Front Cover, police Car; traffic policing Chapter) John King Smith (overview; public Safety Chapter) Sergeant Rod Stacey (people Chapter) Designed by Artemis publishing Consultants | printed by Mercury Walch 2 Department of police and emergency Management contentS letter to the minister ......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Secretary’s
    [Show full text]
  • Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management Annual Report 2015–16
    DEPARTMENT OF POLICE, FIRE AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ANNUAL REPORT 2015–16 www.dpfem.tas.gov.au Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management Strategy and Support, Business Executive Services 47 Liverpool Street, Hobart, TAS 7000 GPO Box 308, Hobart, TAS 7001 [email protected] | www.dpfem.tas.gov.au • In the event of an emergency (police, fire, ambulance), phone Triple Zero (000) • For non-emergencies, phone the Police Assistance Line on 131 444 • To anonymously report a crime, phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 • To contact Tasmania Police from an interstate location, phone 1800 POL TAS (1800 765 827). Published October 2016 ISSN: 2207-0494 (Print) and 2207-0508 (online) © State of Tasmania 2016 An electronic version of this report is available on the Tasmania Police website (www.police.tas.gov.au). Disclaimer: The information within the Annual Report 2015-16 is considered to be correct at the time of publication. Designed by Before Creative | Printed by Monotone Art Printers Contents Letter to the Minister 1 Secretary’s Report 2 About Us 3 Organisation Profile 3 Key Service Delivery Areas 4 Corporate Governance 4 Committees 4 Boards 4 Legislation Administered by the Department 5 Organisation Profiles 7 Right to Information 10 Appeals and Reviews against Decisions made by the Department 11 People 12 Support to the Frontline 12 Effective Communication 13 Workforce Capacity 13 Safe and Healthy Workplaces 13 Internal Grievance Procedures 13 Medals and Awards 13 Innovation
    [Show full text]
  • Archives Office of Tasmania GOVERNOR's OFFICE
    Archives Office of Tasmania GUIDE TO THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF TASMANIA SECTION TWO GOVERNOR’S OFFICE by P.R. Eldershaw HOBART ARCHIVES OFFICE OF TASMANIA 1958 (Reprinted 2000) © STATE of TASMANIA, ARCHIVES OFFICE OF TASMANIA Other Guides in this series Section One, Colonial Secretary’s Office Section Three, Convict Department Section Four, Records Relating to Free Immigration CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................I THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE ............................................................................................................................. I NOTE ON TRANSFERS............................................................................................................................ XXXIX PART 1 – DESPATCHES, 1818-1932 ............................................................................................................ 1 A. - DESPATCHES RECEIVED.......................................................................................................................... 4 B. - DESPATCHES SENT ................................................................................................................................ 13 PART 2 - CORRESPONDENCE RECORDS, 1820-1932.......................................................................... 19 A. - CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED.............................................................................................................. 21 B. CORRESPONDENCE
    [Show full text]
  • The Political Representation of Ethnic and Racial Minorities Briefing
    NSW PARLIAMENTARY LIBRARY RESEARCH SERVICE The Political Representation of Ethnic and Racial Minorities by Karina Anthony Briefing Paper 3/06 RELATED PUBLICATIONS • The Politics of Difference: The Political Representation of Ethnic and Racial Minorities by Gareth Griffith, NSW Parliamentary Library Briefing Paper No 029/95 • Electoral Systems and MMP in New Zealand by Gareth Griffith, NSW Parliamentary Library Occasional Paper No 4 (September 1996) ISSN 1325-4456 ISBN 0 7313 1794 7 March 2006 © 2006 Except to the extent of the uses permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means including information storage and retrieval systems, without the prior written consent from the Librarian, New South Wales Parliamentary Library, other than by Members of the New South Wales Parliament in the course of their official duties. The Political Representation of Ethnic and Racial Minorities by Karina Anthony NSW PARLIAMENTARY LIBRARY RESEARCH SERVICE David Clune (MA, PhD, Dip Lib), Manager..............................................(02) 9230 2484 Gareth Griffith (BSc (Econ) (Hons), LLB (Hons), PhD), Senior Research Officer, Politics and Government / Law .........................(02) 9230 2356 Karina Anthony (BA (Hons), LLB (Hons)), Research Officer, Law.........(02) 9230 2003 Talina Drabsch (BA, LLB (Hons)), Research Officer, Law ......................(02) 9230 2768 Lenny Roth (BCom, LLB), Research Officer, Law ...................................(02) 9230 3085 Stewart Smith
    [Show full text]
  • Constitution Act 1934 (Tas) [Transcript
    [Received from the Clerk of the Legislative Council the 10th day of January 1935 A.G. Brammall Registrar Supreme Court] TASMANIA. _________ THE CONSTITUTION ACT 1934. _________ ANALYSIS. PART I. – PRELIMINARY. Division III. – The Assembly. 1. Short title. 22. Constitution of the Assembly. 2. Repeal. 23. Triennial Parliaments. 3. Interpretation. 24. Election of Speaker. 25. Quorum of the Assembly. PART II. – THE CROWN. Division IV. – Electoral Divisions and 4. Parliament not dissolved by demise Qualifications Of Electors. of the Crown. 5. Demise of the Crown not to affect 26. Council Divisions. things done before proclamation 27. Assembly Divisions. thereof. 28. Qualification of electors for the 6. All appointments, &c., by the Gover- Legislative Council. nor to continue in force notwith- Joint tenants. standing demise of the Crown. 29. Assembly electors. 7. All civil or criminal process, and all contracts, bonds, and engagements Division V. – Disqualification; Vacation with or on behalf of His Majesty Of Office; Penalty. to subsist and continue notwith- standing demise. 30. Oath to be taken by members. 8. Deputy-Governor’s powers. 31. Commonwealth membership. Interpretation. 32. Office of profit. Exercise of powers by Deputy- 33. Contractors. Governor. 34. Vacation of office for other causes. Provision as to deputy of Lieutenant- 35. Penalty for sitting when disqualified. Governor or Administrator. Act to be retrospective. PART IV. – MONEY BILLS; POWERS OF HOUSES PART III. – PARLIAMENT. 36. Interpretation. Division I. – Both Houses. 37. Money bills to originate in the Assembly. 9. Continuation of existing Houses. 38. All money votes to be recommended Continuance in office of existing by the Governor.
    [Show full text]
  • Annual Report
    ANNUAL REPORT Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management Strategy and Support, Business and Executive Services 47 Liverpool Street, Hobart, TAS 7000 GPO Box 308, Hobart, TAS 7001 [email protected] | www.dpfem.tas.gov.au • In the event of an emergency (police, fire, ambulance), phone Triple Zero (000) • For non-emergencies, phone the Police Assistance Line on 131 444 • To anonymously report a crime, phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 • To contact Tasmania Police from an interstate location, phone 1800 POL TAS (1800 765 827). Published October 2017 ISSN: 2207-0494 (print) and 2207-0508 (online) © State of Tasmania 2017 An electronic version of this report is available on the Tasmania Police website (www.police.tas.gov.au). Disclaimer: The information within the Annual Report 2016-17 is considered to be correct at the time of publication. Designed by Before Creative | Printed by Monotone Art Printers CONTENTS LETTER TO THE MINISTER 1 BUSINESS 21 SECRETARY’S REPORT 2 Business Processes to Enhance our Service 21 ABOUT US 4 Streamline and Assist Frontline Service Delivery 22 Key Service Delivery Areas 4 Collaboration, Coordination Corporate Governance 5 and Cooperation 23 Organisational Structure 6 Organisational Profiles 7 Committees and Boards 11 PUBLIC SAFETY 25 Legislation Administered by the Department 12 High-Visibility Policing 25 Right to Information 13 Alcohol and Drug-Related Public Order Issues 26 Appeals
    [Show full text]
  • \TICTORIJE Reginfe, No
    TASM1\NIA. 187 9. ANNO QUADRAGESIMO-TERTIO \TICTORIJE REGINfE, No. 7. AN ACT to appropriate certain Sums arISIng A.D.1879. from the Consolidated Hevenue Fund to the Service of the Colony of lasmania for the Year 18i9. [3 November, 1879.J BE it enacted by His Excellency the Governor of Tasmania, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council and House of Assembly, in Parliament assembled, as follows:- 1 The Act of the Parliament of Tasmania of the 43rd Victoria, Repeal or No. 1, is hereby repealed: Provided that all payments out of the 43 Viot. No. 1. Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Colony of Tasmania, duly made since the passing of the said Act in pursuance thereof, and before the commencement of this ~ct, shall be deemed to have been duly made notwithstanding such repeal. 2 Out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Colony of Tasmania there shall and may be appropriated, issued, and applied, in the manner hereinafter provided, ft)r the several purposes hereinafter mentioned, any sums of money !lot exceeding in amount respectively the several sums of money hereinafter specified; that is to say, £ s. d. For salaries and contingencies, His Excellency the Governor's Establishment. .. .. ..... 1804 0 0 For salaries and contingencies of the Clerk of the Execu- tive Counci I ..•............................... ]00 0 0 For salaries and contingencies of the Legislative Council 255 0 0 For salaries and contingencies of the House of Assembly 808 0 0 308 43° VICTORI£ No. 7. Appropriation, (Consolidated Revenue Fund), 1879. £ s. d. A.D.1879.
    [Show full text]
  • Good Government in Tasmania
    Good government in Tasmania Strengthened donations laws and Right to Information provisions, as well as a Tasmanian Integrity Commission with teeth and new truth in political advertising laws are needed to ensure good government in Tasmania. Discussion paper Leanne Minshull November 2020 ABOUT THE AUSTRALIA INSTITUTE The Australia Institute is an independent public policy think tank based in Canberra. It is funded by donations from philanthropic trusts and individuals and commissioned research. We barrack for ideas, not political parties or candidates. Since its launch in 1994, the Institute has carried out highly influential research on a broad range of economic, social and environmental issues. OUR PHILOSOPHY As we begin the 21st century, new dilemmas confront our society and our planet. Unprecedented levels of consumption co-exist with extreme poverty. Through new technology we are more connected than we have ever been, yet civic engagement is declining. Environmental neglect continues despite heightened ecological awareness. A better balance is urgently needed. The Australia Institute’s directors, staff and supporters represent a broad range of views and priorities. What unites us is a belief that through a combination of research and creativity we can promote new solutions and ways of thinking. OUR PURPOSE – ‘RESEARCH THAT MATTERS’ The Institute publishes research that contributes to a more just, sustainable and peaceful society. Our goal is to gather, interpret and communicate evidence in order to both diagnose the problems we face and propose new solutions to tackle them. The Institute is wholly independent and not affiliated with any other organisation. Donations to its Research Fund are tax deductible for the donor.
    [Show full text]
  • CPA Small Branches 2019/2020 Annual Review
    SMALL BRANCHES Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) CPA Small Branches 2019/2020 Annual Review www.cpahq.org/cpahq/smallbranches SMALL BRANCHES CPA Small Branches SMALL BRANCHES CPA Small Branches Commonwealth Parliamentary Association 2019/2020 Annual Review Commonwealth Parliamentary Association 2019/2020 Annual Review CONTENTS PAGES Message from the CPA Small Branches Chairperson 2 CPA Small Branches Steering Committee 2019-2020 3 About the CPA Small Branches Network 4 37th CPA Small Branches Conference in Uganda 6-10 • CPA Small Branches focus on the unique challenges affecting the smallest Legislatures across the Commonwealth • New CPA Small Branches Chairperson elected • CPA Small Branches Conference Workshop Outcomes • CPA Small Branches Workshop on 'Brexit' at 64th CPC CPA Small Branches Activities in 2019 11-21 • CPA Post-Election Seminar in Grenada • CPA Small Branches celebrate Commonwealth Day 2019 • 48th CPA British Islands and Mediterranean Regional Conference in Guernsey • Launch of International Humanitarian Law for Commonwealth Parliamentarians • CPA Chairperson visits Malta • CPA St Lucia undertakes assessment against CPA Benchmarks for Democratic Legislatures • CPA Tasmania and Samoa cement their twinning partnership About the CPA • Election successes of Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians recognised in Bermuda The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) connects, develops, promotes and supports parliamentarians • Parliamentarians in Bermuda strengthen parliamentary
    [Show full text]