The Tasmanian government will introduce alternatives to suspended sentences and increased protection of children from sex offenders during Parliament this week.
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Government business leader Michael Ferguson said the government would prioritise community safety.
“We believe it is important that we do phase suspended sentences out with appropriate alternatives,” he said.
“Deferral of sentencing will require offenders to demonstrate that they are undertaking rehabilitation before they are sentenced, and the expansion of Drug Treatment Orders to the Supreme Court for the first time.
“As well as that we will be cracking down on registered sex offenders.”
Mr Ferguson said new legislation would allow for the application of protection orders to tighten the movements and rules around offenders on the sex offenders’ register.
He said the government would also focus on job creation by debating legislation to increase the first home builders grant.
“We will also be debating legislation to cut red tape for poppy farmers, all in an effort to create jobs for Tasmanians,” Mr Ferguson said.
Energy security will be back on the agenda for the opposition, with the focus on an internal Hydro report leaked to media.
Labor's Rebecca White said the leaking of the report suggested “there was serious concern within Hydro about the company's maintenance program”.
"Hydro management may be 'comfortable' with the situation but that is clearly not a view shared by everyone in the organisation," Ms White said.
"Matthew Groom must take steps to reassure Tasmanians that the future of our hydro-electric system is secure.”