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Power of the possible

These young artists were mentored and encouraged to shine, displaying their works at a national gallery. At the time, they were living in youth detention.

Nukara Strategy

Thank you to Wendy Moore at the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre for having us recently to Piyura Kitina / Risdon Cove to hear about the Nukara Strategy and Tirrina model, underpinning it.

Newsletter - Q1 2026

If you would like to catch up with what the OIM has been up to between January and March, you can do so here. There is plenty happening.

Child safety reform for students

An important part of the work of the Implementation Monitor is to increase awareness of child safety reform through education, including for students.

The voices of children

Listening to the voices of children in matters that affect them is a theme that has followed Robert Benjamin KC throughout his career.

Proposed new model of care

Find out more about the proposed model of care for Tasmania's new Youth Justice Facility. It is open for public comment.

Child safety training for volunteers

The importance of compulsory child-safety training and need for change must be communicated sensitively to encourage participation.

Ashley Youth Detention Centre closure timelines

Statement from the Implementation Monitor Robert Benjamin AM KC on Ashley Youth Detention Centre closure timelines.

Newsletter - December 2025

From major milestones to Parliament, the community and in the news, we take a look back at a busy first year of the OIM in 2025.

Important piece of reform passes Parliament

The Implementation Monitor welcomes the passing of the Commission for Children and Young People Bill 2025 through the Tasmanian Parliament.

Monitor publishes Implementation Framework

The Framework will guide the work of the Office of the Implementation Monitor over its 10-year lifespan.

Timeline changes - Commission of Inquiry recommendations

Statement from the Implementation Monitor Robert Benjamin AM KC on recent changes to recommendation timelines.

Easy Read Guide and Animation

We have developed an Easy Read Guide to help with reading our Annual Report, along with a video animation.

Parliamentary Joint Sessional Committee hearing

The Implementation Monitor has appeared before the Committee - Recommendations of Final Report of the Commission of Inquiry.

New Tasmanian youth justice facility at Pontville

Statement from the Implementation Monitor Robert Benjamin AM KC on the proposed new facility.

First Annual Report sets the baseline to move forward

Tasmania’s Implementation Monitor Robert Benjamin AM KC has published his first Annual Report 2024-25.

Public Submissions to the Implementation Monitor

Child Safety Reform Implementation Monitor, wants to hear from victims and survivors affected by child sexual abuse in government institutions, their friends, family and supporters, about how child safety reforms are going.

Weiss Report

The recommendations contained in the Report relate to child safety and wellbeing in terms of Police operations on behalf of the State of Tasmania.

Hear from Implementation Monitor Robert Benjamin at Upcoming Forums

Mr Robert Benjamin, Implementation Monitor will be presenting at the following forums over April and May

Commencement of the Act

Following the successful passage of the bill through Parliament in June 2024, the Child Safety Reform Implementation Act 2024 received Royal Assent on 5 July 2024.

Call for Submissions: Guidance

Call for submissions (30 September 2025)

Establishment of the Office

The Implementation Monitor will initially be supported by a small multi-disciplinary team reporting directly to the Monitor. The team will be responsible for providing advice and support to the Monitor to ensure their objectives and functions under the Act are met and implemented

Appointment of the Monitor

The Governor has appointed the Hon Robert Benjamin AM SC as Tasmania’s inaugural Child Safety Reform Implementation Monitor.