Protection for Food donors and Good Samaritans
Source: Tasmania. Premier. Media release
"Premier David Bartlett today announced amendments to the Civil Liability Act to provide a new level of protection to businesses that donate food to the needy, and to safeguard Good Samaritans who volunteer to help others in an emergency.
“I have said since I became Premier that I want to build a kinder Tasmania.
“This is what today’s announcement is all about, supporting those in our community who reach out in kindness to help someone else,” Mr Bartlett said.
The new food donor provisions in the Civil Liability Amendment Bill 2008 will mean businesses that donate left over food will not be liable for harm caused by inappropriate handling of food after it has left their premises."