Liberal Prison Chaos Failing Community
After six years in government, it is clear the Liberals’ approach to crime and justice is failing on every front.
Jul
2020
23
Corrections
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Jun
2020
30
Government Must Act Urgently on Youth Strip Searches
Information obtained by the Examiner newspaper shows invasive strip searches of children and young people are continuing at high levels.
Apr
2020
7
Avoiding a COVID-19 Prison Cluster is a Priority
The Greens commend the decision to suspend all prison visits, but remain concerned about the potential high risk for coronavirus transmission.
Nov
2019
19
Prison Audit Shows System on the Brink
The Auditor-General’s report on the Tasmanian Prison Service shows a system on the brink of financial and functional collapse.
Oct
2019
30
Proposal for Prison at Westbury
Let us put on the record that we have had this conversation a number of times about the northern prison.
Oct
2019
29
Northern Prison
It is sad to hear the tone of this debate, which totally misses the point that what is good for Tasmania is putting money into restorative justice.
Oct
2019
16
Northern Region Prison Site
I have been approached by numerous people in the surrounding area with concerns about the consultation process.
Sep
2019
30
Northern Prison a Regressive Step
The move to build a new prison is foolish, regressive policy and is apparently the Liberals’ idea of vision.
Sep
2019
24
Community Safety
I start by thanking the Tasmanian Police for their excellent work in apprehending the prisoner who was at large.
Dec
2017
13
Northern Prison Not a Solution
The Labor and Liberal parties’ vision for northern Tasmania is to lock people up.