Media Release - Tasmanian hate crime sentencing reform hailed as best in Australia
Michael Barnett OAM
From: Nicole Asquith <nicole....@utas.edu.au>
Date: Tue, 9 Sept 2025 at 14:03
Subject: Media Release - Tasmanian hate crime sentencing reform hailed as best in Australia
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Dear members of the press,
Please find attached a media release from the Tasmanian Prejudice Related Violence Working Group in relation to the tabling of the Sentencing Amendment (Aggravating Factors) Bill 2025 in the Tasmanian House of Assembly this week. This law reform enhances existing provisions for sentencing offenders who are motivated by, or demonstrate, hate in the commission of a crime.
In the attached, we have provided contact details for representatives from targeted communities in Tasmania, who are available for interview on request. I am also available as Co-Convenor of the Working Group.
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Nicole
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