PREMIER Will Hodgman will today outline his government’s plan for the year to come, promising to make good on an election commitment to make offenders pay for their crimes.
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Mr Hodgman will today launch The Next 365 Days, which puts dates on a number of legislative changes and major policies.
The document includes a commitment to introduce Criminal Conviction Levy laws before the end of June, a measure expected to raise $2.4 million in the next three years.
The laws will impose a $50 levy for convictions in the Magistrates Court and $150 for Supreme Court offences.
Attorney-General Vanessa Goodwin told The Examiner the government was serious about cracking down on crime.
‘‘The Liberal government is getting on with its plan to make criminals pay by imposing a conviction levy on those convicted of a criminal offence,’’ Dr Goodwin said.
The document says the government will introduce amendments to the Director of Public Prosecutions Act by June 30, which it has said are essential before it hires a replacement for the sacked Tim Ellis.
According to the document, in the second half of the year the three Tasmanian Health Organisations will be merged into one, the refurbishments of the Spirit of Tasmania ferries will be finished and work will start to duplicate the Midland Highway between Perth and Breadalbane.
The government also plans to introduce new right to appeal laws before the end of September.
Mr Hodgman said his government was improving its accountability and transparency.
‘‘Our plan outlines our policy objectives for the coming year, and when we plan to deliver them,’’ Mr Hodgman said.
‘‘Our plan will ensure we build on the momentum we have already created.’’
Mr Hodgman will begin the parliamentary year with a State of the State address, which he says will indicate Tasmania is heading in the right direction.