Tasmania Plans Tougher Laws to Combat Copper and Scrap Metal Theft

Published: Feb 27, 2026 09:15

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Tasmania is planning tougher legislation to curb rising copper and scrap metal theft, with industry groups backing expanded enforcement and harsher penalties.

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