Adoption and Permanency (Department of Health and Human Services) Details of the Adoption and Permanency Service, part of the DHHS, which coordinates and manages adoptions in Tasmania, including arrangements for Tasmanian-born and overseas children, step-parent, and relative adoptions. The Service maintains an Adoption Information Register, with a registration form available
Births Information on the registration of births in Tasmania, and how to apply for birth certificates
Births, Deaths and Marriages Details of the responsibilities of the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, with links to information on, and applications for, the registration and certification of Tasmanian births, deaths, marriages, deeds of relationships, change of name, and change of sex
Black Spot Program Details of the Australian Government's Black Spot Program which provides funding for measures to reduce the risk of road crashes at locations identified as black spots, or high risk locations. Includes information on how to nominate a black spot, with a printable nomination form
Change of name Information on how to legally acquire a new name, and how to register a change of name, with link to printable application forms
Civil Disbursement Fund Tasmanians are now able to access financial aid for civil cases under the new Civil Disbursement Fund scheme being run by the Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania. Financial assistance is not just for those who would be eligible for legal aid. Links to guidelines and application forms
Civil Division (Magistrates Court of Tasmania) Information on the Civil Division (which deals with disputes involving amounts up to $20,000 in value), including how claims can be lodged and what to do to prepare a case, with links to details of its rules, circulars, forms, mediation and conciliation
Commonwealth Ombudsman Web site of the Commonwealth Ombudsman, an independent and impartial officer who has the power to investigate the administrative actions and decisions of Australian Government agencies, and resolve related complaints. Includes information on how to make a complaint, and an online complaints form
Community Road Safety Partnerships Community Road Safety Partnerships (CRSP) is a road safety program coordinated by the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources (DIER). Includes links to the Community Road Safety Partnership Awards program
Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading: forms Links to printable application forms of the Office of Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading relating to business affairs, business names, incorporation, security agents, cooperatives, bills of sale, charities, conveyancers, weights and measures, renting a home, and travel agents
Conveyancing Consumer Affairs and Fair Trade information on conveyancing, the process of transferring interests in land and property
Councils: making a complaint Local Government Division information about handling complaints against local Councils and Councillors, with a link to a make a complaint online form
Criminal and General Division (Magistrates Court of Tasmania) Information on the operation of the criminal jurisdiction of the Magistrates Court, including the Court of Petty Sessions. Includes links to forms, circulars, practice directions, details of restraint orders, sentencing, contest mentions, surety and assistance to victims
Dangerous substances safety Workplace Standards Tasmania information on airborne contaminants, asbestos, carcinogens, hazardous chemicals and lead processes
Deaths Information on the registration of deaths in Tasmania, with details of how to apply for a death certificate, with link to a printable application form
Defence jobs Australian Defence Force recruitment web site providing detailed information on all Australian Navy, Army and Air Force careers, job searching, access to online services, and registration for online applications
Defence Reserves Support National website of the Australian Defence Force Reserves, with information for reservists and employers of reservists. Includes details of the Employer Support Payment Scheme, with printable application and claim forms
Driver licence forms List of forms some of which need to be completed when applying for a driver licence, exemption, duplicate of licence, or ancillary certificates
Emergency Management Australian Government's Attorney-General's Department emergency management projects and grants. Includes domestic response plans
Energy Ombudsman Web site of the Energy Ombudsman of Tasmania, who is responsible for the resolution of complaints between Tasmanian electricity and gas customers and their providers. Includes information on how to make a complaint, and link to printable complaint form
EPIRB hire Details of the commercial Personal Locator Beacons (or EPIRBs - Electronic Position Indicating Radio Beacons) hiring service operated by Service Tasmania. Units are available from Service Tasmania shops in Hobart, Launceston, Burnie and Devonport. A hire form can be downloaded from the website
EPIRB hire (MAST) Details of EPIRBs available for hire from Marine and Safety Tasmania, for use by recreational boaters
Firearms (Tasmania Police) Tasmania Police guide to the requirements of firearms owners and dealers under the Firearms Act 1996, including buying and selling guns, registration, licences and permits, storage and transportation. Includes links to printable firearms licence application forms
Hazardous waste Information on the control of the international movement of hazardous waste, under the Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989. Includes links to printable permit application forms
Health Complaints Commissioner Web site of the Office of the Health Complaints Commission, established to provide a mechanism for the resolution of complaints relating to the provision of health care. Includes information on its functions, contact details, how to make a complaint, and link to a complaint form
Human Rights Medals and Awards Details of the annual Human Rights Medals and Awards, which recognise the contribution of individuals and organisations who work to promote and protect human rights and overcome discrimination in Australia
Injury Prevention and Management Foundation (MAIB) Established by the Motor Accidents Insurance Board, the Foundation's purpose is to fund research, education, and development programs directed towards the prevention and improved management of motor accident injuries. Details of expressions of interest, and funding proposal applications are provided on the web site
Marriages Information on the conduct and registration of marriage ceremonies in Tasmania, with details of how to apply for a marriage certificate
Natural Disaster Resilience Program - Tasmania A State Emergency Services funding program aimed at identifying and addressing disaster risk priorities throughout the State. Including Downloads, applications and program funding guidelines
Office of the Recorder of Titles: forms and fees Links to information on approved forms available from the Land Data Registration Branch of the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, to be lodged with the Recorder of Titles.
Ombudsman Tasmania Web site of the Tasmanian Ombudsman, who investigates, and facilitates the resolution of, complaints about administrative actions of government departments, councils, and public authorities. Includes information on how to lodge a complaint, with link to complaint form
Overseas Students Ombudsman (OSO) The OSO investigates complaints about problems that overseas students or intending students have with private education and training in Australia. Links to an online complaint form
Party Safe Program The Tasmania Police Party Safe Program provides education and support for party organisers. It aims to promote responsible organisation and conduct of parties, and to minimise the potential for harm. An online Party Safe registration form is available for advising Tasmania Police of the intention to hold a party
Police history record checks Tasmania Police guidelines for the release of police record information by Tasmania Police. Includes link to the form: Consent to Check and Release a National Police Certificate
Port Latta Landfill Information on the regional landfill at Port Latta, operated by Circular Head Council. It mainly receives hazardous wastes from the Circular Head and Waratah/Wynyard Councils. Includes the Entry to Port Latta Landfill application form
Relationships Information on the registration of Significant Relationships and Caring Relationships in Tasmania, with details of how to apply to register or to revoke a deed of relationship, with link to printable application form
Relationships Act 2003 Information on the jurisdiction of the Magistrates Court over matters arising under the Relationships Act 2003. Includes links to printable court application forms relating to this function
SCAMwatch: report a scam Australian Competition and Consumer Commission site providing advice on how to report a scam, and to which agency. Includes the reporting of spam emails, and fraud, theft and other crimes. An electronic form is available for reporting scams to the ACCC
Single status certificates Information on how to apply for a Certificate of Single Status, which is issued by the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages for the purpose of marrying overseas, with link to printable application form
State Emergency Service funding programmes Information on the funding available to local agencies, volunteer organisations and state agencies through the SES in support of initiatives designed to improve the capacity of the Tasmanian community to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from, significant emergencies and disasters
Strata schemes Land Titles Office information on strata schemes in Tasmania, including the publication, 'Strata Living in Tasmania', an explanation of the body corporate, insurance, by-laws, and forms. Includes information on making an application for relief, and appealing orders of the Recorder of Titles
Tasmania Police permits for events Links to a range of Tasmania Police information on requirements and application processes for the conduct of certain events (including motor vehicle race events, demonstrations, street processions, boxing contests, street stalls, and road closures)
Tasmania Police: public interest disclosure Details of Department of Police and Emergency Management's procedures for the reporting and handling of disclosures about the improper conduct or detrimental actions of the Department or its employees. Includes link to the Public Interest Disclosures Lodgement form
Wills and probate Supreme Court information on wills and probate, with links to details of the Probate Registry, Probate Rules, grant of probate, and printable probate forms
