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
30
Corrections
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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.
Oct
2017
31
Prisons at Breaking Point Under Liberals
The Custodial Inspector’s Annual Report reveals a justice system in crisis under the Hodgman Liberals.
Oct
2017
19
Liberals’ ‘Tough on Crime’ Approach Leading to Increased Serious Crime
This year’s DPFEM Annual Report confirms on almost every crime measure the Liberals have promised to act, the statistics are not good.
Oct
2017
14
Contempt of Court Risk Health Minister’s Fault
Minister Ferguson has failed to properly resource the State's only secure mental health facility, the Wilfred Lopes Centre.
Aug
2017
10
Law and Order Policies
Scrapping suspended sentences is only going to make this worse and increase the pressure on the prison.
Aug
2017
10
Risdon Prison – Overcrowding Causing Unrest
The pressure cooker environment in Risdon Prison tells us everything about your Government's failure to manage it safely and in the public interest.
Mar
2017
10
Liberals’ Justice Incompetence
Two explosive reports released this week expose a justice system that Attorney General, Vanessa Goodwin, has starved of funds, to breaking point.
Nov
2016
16
Parole Board Confirm Liberals Paying for Prisons Not Housing
Prisoners who are suitable to be released on parole are being forced to stay in prison because they can't get housing.
