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How do I apply for a Police History Record Check?

Information regarding police checks is available on the Police History Record Check section of this website.

How do I apply for a Firearms Licence?

Information regarding firearms licences and application processes are available on the Firearms section of this website.

How do I submit a Freedom of Information request. There are no details on this site.

On 1 July 2010, the Right to Information Act 2009 replaced the Freedom of Information Act 1991, providing for greater access to information held by government bodies. Further information is available on the Information Disclosures section of this website.

My property has been damaged and/or I have been the victim of a burglary. My insurance company want a copy of the Offence Report. What should I do?

Offence Reports are managed within Tasmania Police by Information Services, Tasmania Police. An application for a copy of an Offence Report should be submitted to Information Services, Tasmania Polices.  An application must include the details of the nature of the incident, offence date, offence location, reporting person, victim, and Offence Report or Incident Number. A file service fee of $53.90 (including GST) applies (payable to Tasmania Police), unless otherwise agreed with Information Services. Payment must be provided at the time of application.

I am the victim of a crime (or the representative of a victim) and need a copy of the Offence Report. What should I do?

A member of the public who is the victim of a crime can request a copy of the Offence Report for their records. Requests for Offence Reports can also be made by a representative of the victim, for example an Insurance Agent, Broker, Assessor, Lawyer, Hire Car Company or Investigator; provided that the request is submitted on organisational letterhead. Applications for Offence Reports should be submitted to Information Services, Tasmania Police.  An application must include the details of the nature of the incident, offence date, offence location, reporting person, victim, and Offence Report or Incident Number. A file service fee of $53.90 (including GST) applies (payable to Tasmania Police), unless otherwise agreed with Information Services. Payment must be provided at the time of application.

How do I apply to become a sworn member of Tasmania Police?

Information regarding the recruitment process is available on the Join Us (Recruitment) section of this website.

How do I apply for a Proof of Identity Card?

Proof of Identity cards are available from Service Tasmania.

How do I make changes to a Family Violence Order?

The Applicant (person affected) or Respondent (person against whom a Family Violence Order has been made) may apply to a Court for a Variation, Extension or Revocation of a Family Violence Order. Application forms are available on the Magistrates Court of Tasmania website.

How do I apply for a Restraint Order?

Application for a Restraint Order can be made by completing and lodging an application at the Magistrates Court along with payment of an application fee. Only a Magistrate is authorised to issue a Restraint Order. Application forms are available on the Magistrates Court of Tasmania website.