Gay Tasmanians can now apply to erase historic convictions

Same-sex marriage campaigner Rodney Croome

Same-sex marriage campaigner Rodney Croome Source: AAP

Tasmanians can now apply to have historic convictions for homosexual acts removed from their criminal records.


The move is being celebrated by rights groups, who say the process has helped transform the state, the last one in Australia to decriminalise homosexuality.


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