This research paper examines the operation of the Commissions of Inquiry Act 1995 (Tas) and section 194K of the Evidence Act 2001 (Tas), focusing on the need for any extension of the powers of a Commission of Inquiry. It considers statutory limitations identified by the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government's Responses to Child...

This report complements recent TLRI reports addressing how Tasmania’s justice system can better meet the needs of persons with communication difficulties or impaired decision-making capacity.

This Issues Paper evaluates Tasmania’s current laws relating to the defence of insanity and fitness to stand trial, and seeks community input on these topics.

This issues paper considers a new approach to the problem of repeat drink driving through the introduction of a specialist, problem-solving court.

Potential legislative or procedural changes needed to be made to address the criminal liability of drivers who fall asleep and cause motor vehicle crashes are examined in this report. It follows from an Issues Paper released by the Tasmania Law Reform Institute (TLRI) in September 2007. The Institute received 13 responses to the Issues Paper...