Restrictions on Political Grants and New Governance Obligations for the Tasmanian Community Fund Board
Tasmanian Community Fund Amendment Bill 2025
House of Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Topics
community grants financial oversight government accountability non-profit funding public funding
Introduced by: The Hon Roger Jaensch MP (LIB)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Debate
What different members said when this bill was debated:
Roger Jaensch LIB
“Thank you, honourable Deputy Speaker. I move - That the bill be now read the second time. Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the outstanding work undertaken by the Tasmanian Community Fund board and staff. I’d also like to thank members of this House for their insightful contributions regarding the previous version of the bill that came before the House earlier in 2025.”
Jess Greene ALP
“Thank you, honourable Deputy Speaker. I rise to speak on the Tasmanian Community Fund Amendment Bill 2025. Labor supports strong governance, transparency and accountability around the Tasmanian Community Fund. It is, of course, public money.”
Cecily Rosol GRN
“Deputy Speaker, I rise to speak on the Tasmanian Community Fund Amendment Bill 2025. In 2023, the Tasmanian Community Fund endorsed a position to support the establishment of an Aboriginal Voice to Parliament through a ’Yes’ vote at a referendum. So began the protracted journey to the bill we are debating here today.”
“Deputy Speaker, it’s my great pleasure to speak on this matter and to support Mr Jaensch in bringing this through. I note the great team that’s here to support the bill: lovely to see you here. I’d like to personally clarify something. I think that was a very well considered and lengthy contribution. The Liberals do not dislike the arts. We love the arts. I love the arts.”