The Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Act 2005 is to be reviewed in accordance with Section 52 of the Act.

The Act requires certain offenders who commit sexual or certain other serious offences to keep police informed of their whereabouts and other personal details for a period of time. The aim is to reduce the likelihood that they will re-offend.

The Act also enables courts to make orders specifying certain offenders to be reportable offenders.

The Minister for Police and Emergency Management approved the review of the operation and effectiveness of the Act to be conducted by Quantum Consulting Australia Pty Ltd.

There will be a public consultation period with advertisements being placed in the three Tasmanian newspapers on 31 March 2012. The review is expected to be complete by August 2012.

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