The Tasmanian Government is committed to keeping communities safe, and has taken action to expand electronic monitoring to detect alcohol consumption.
Minister for Corrections and Rehabilitation, Madeleine Ogilvie, said that these electronic monitoring devices are being implemented to support the effective oversight of parole order conditions.
"Similar to the standard monitoring device, the Alco Tag is an electronic monitoring device fitted to an offender's ankle," Minister Ogilvie said.
"In addition to standard GPS monitoring features, this new technology samples the wearer's sweat through skin contact, testing for the presence of metabolised alcohol in their bodily fluids.
"This technology means the Parole Board can move forward with increased confidence about the ability to monitor compliance with parole conditions.
"This is all about increasing community safety and ensuring offenders are complying with the conditions of their parole order, such as curfews, abstaining from alcohol and other harmful substances.
"Alcohol monitoring devices like this have been used successfully in other jurisdictions across Australia and globally to support safer community outcomes.
"Through our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future we're working hard to make our communities safer through leading initiatives just like this."
