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Agency:
Tasmania Law Reform Institute
Agency Number:
Start Date:
23 Jul 2001
Description:
The Tasmania Law Reform Institute is now the peak law reform body in Tasmania. The Institute was established on 23 July 2001 by an agreement between the State Government, University of Tasmania and the Law Society and is based at the Sandy Bay campus of the University within the Faculty of Law. The Institute is run by a Director with assistance and advice from a Board.;;;;The functions of the Institute include the review of laws with a view to:;;- the modernisation of the law;;- the elimination of defects in the law;;- the simplification of the law;;- the consolidation of any laws;;- the repeal of laws that are obsolete or unnecessary;;- uniformity between laws of other States and the Commonwealth;;;;The Institute may receive proposals for law reform or research projects from a wide range of sources, including the judiciary, the Attorney-General, the Legal Aid Commission, government departments, the Parliament, the legal profession, members of the community and community groups.
Information Sources:
Tasmania Law Reform Institute website 2013
Legislation Creating:
administrative action
Functions Performed:
Justice and legal administration
Controlling Agencies:
University of Tasmania (TA92)01 Jan 1890