Kidsafe Tasmania welcomes the Residential Tenancy Amendment Bill 2024 which was tabled today in Parliament and commends the Tasmanian Government on its introduction. CEO Jenny Branch-Allen expressed strong support for this positive legislative move, which will help protect children in rental properties from the dangers of toppling furniture—a hazard that can lead to serious injury or even death among young people.
This bill aligns with our mission to make all homes safer for children and is consistent with the ACCC toolkit that can be downloaded below.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) have prepared a draft Toppling Furniture Product – Consumer Safety Messaging Stakeholder Toolkit on the dangers of toppling furniture and ongoing awareness campaigns.
