In August 2012 Tasmanian premier Lara Giddings announced that Tasmania would pass new laws allowing same - sex couples to marry .
Prior to this , Tasmania did attempt to legalise same - sex marriage at a state - based level .
In August 2012 Tasmania premier Lara Giddings announced that Tasmania would pass new laws allowing same - sex couples to marry .
Prior to this , Tasmania did attempt to legalise same - sex marriage at a state - based level .