The New Town Mothercraft Home Agreement Act 1949 formalised the agreement between the Child Welfare Association and the government to transfer the Mothercraft Home to the Crown. The Act required the government to continue using the Home for the care and treatment of mothers and babies and to train mothercraft nurses. If sold, the proceeds…
The Handicapped Children (Assistance) Assistance Act 1970 provided subsidies for the training and accommodation of people under the age of 21 with disabilities. This provided much needed funds to hostels for children with disabilities.
The Contagious Diseases Act 1879 also known by its full title ‘An Act for the better Prevention of certain Contagious Diseases’ (Act No. 42 Vict. No.36) was the first in a series of Acts designed to prevent sexually transmitted diseases, especially syphilis. It gave the police powers to report cases of it in women to…
The Domestic Assistance Service Act 1947 established the Domestic Assistance Service. This scheme made domestic assistance available to people who were incapacitated, requiring special care or experiencing hardship. This Act gave the Minister power to establish hostels for the accommodation of people (including children) engaged in domestic work or undergoing training in connection with the…
The Public Health Act 1903 also known by the full title ‘An Act to consolidate and amend the Law relating to Public Health’ (Act no. 3 Edw. VII No.37), enacted in response to the recent Launceston smallpox epidemic, established the Public Health Department, repealed the Contagious Diseases Acts (Act no.42 Vict. No.36), and provided for…
The Mental Deficiency Act 1920 established the State Psychological Clinic which diagnosed mental deficiency, now known as intellectual disability. The Act also established the Mental Deficiency Board which oversaw the management of children and adults classified as mentally deficient by the Clinic. The Act was influenced by the eugenics movement and based on similar legislation…
The Stolen Generations of Aboriginal Children Act 2006 established a five million dollar fund to enable the Tasmanian Government to make ex-gratia payments to members of the stolen generations. The Act also enabled children of deceased members of the stolen generations to apply for payment.
The Adoption of Children Act 1988 made the welfare of the child the first consideration in any adoption. In addition, it contained provisions enabling adult adoptees to obtain information about themselves. The Act established the Adoption Information Service. The Adoption of Children Act 1988 repealed the Adoption of Children Act 1968. The new Act set…
The Infant Life Protection Act 1907 also known by its full title as ‘An Act to make Better Provision for the Protection of Infant Life, and for other purposes’ (Act no.7 Edw. VII No.51) was intended to reduce the high mortality rate of illegitimate babies by providing for the inspection of their foster homes. This…
The Youthful Offenders, Destitute and Neglected Children’s Act also known by its full title “An Act to consolidate and amend the Law relating to Destitute Children and Youthful Offenders, and to make further provision for the Care and Control of neglected Children” (Act no.60 Vict. No.24) provided for the establishment of a Neglected Children’s Department…
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