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Review of Tasmanian Cemeteries Legislation

The review of the cemeteries legislation has been completed and the Burial and Cremation Act 2019 was proclaimed on 25 December 2019.

Refer to the Burial and Cremation Act 2019 page for more information about the changes to the Act.

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Stage 2 Submissions for the review

The submissions for the Review of Tasmanian Cemeteries Legislation are listed under the name of the individual or organisation from whom the submission was received.

Stage 1

Stage 1 of the Review focused on strengthening the regulatory framework for cemeteries by introducing a stronger sale and transfer process, new compliance and enforcement powers and increasing protection of human remains by strengthening the cemetery closure process.

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For more information about the Review, contact the Local Government Division

  • phone 03 6232 7022