Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this timeline may contain images or names of people who have died.;xNLx;;xNLx;Images © Parliament of Tasmania unless otherwise noted.;xNLx;;xNLx;Cultural statement:;xNLx;This timeline traces the history of the Legislative Council of Tasmania from its establishment in 1826, when the island was known as Van Diemen’s Land, to its place in the current-day Parliament of Tasmania. The Legislative Council meets in Nipaluna/Hobart, on the unceded lands of the Muwinina people. ;xNLx;;xNLx;The Legislative Council originated as a colonial governing body during a time of invasion, dispossession, and violence against Aboriginal peoples, resulting in profound disruption to Aboriginal law, governance, and society. While the Council has evolved—from an appointed body to an elected House—these colonial foundations are acknowledged.;xNLx;;xNLx;The Parliament of Tasmania recognises the enduring presence and resilience of Tasmanian Aboriginal people and affirms that understanding the Council’s past is inseparable from the impacts of colonisation. Engaging with this history supports ongoing efforts toward truth‑telling, accountability, and reconciliation in Lutruwita/Tasmania.