Higher Penalties and Community Service for Interfering with War Memorials
Police Offences Amendment (Increased Penalties for Damage to Tasmanian War Memorials) Bill 2026
Private Member's BillHouse of Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Introduced by: Michael Ferguson (LIB)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Fines increase for people who interfere with war memorials; they can also face up to 7 years in prison.
Courts can order convicted people to perform community service in the area where the offence happened.
Courts can impose other sanctions or orders they think are appropriate for the situation.
Interfering with war memorials is now legally classified as unlawfully injuring property.