Corrections – Prison Assaults and Time in Cells
The average time out of cells in Tasmanian prisons for 2018-19 is the lowest in the country. It was 7.9 hours a day.
Nov
2020
25
Prisons
Nov
2020
13
State Budget Confirms ‘Tough on Crime’ Failure
The State Budget has confirmed the Liberals’ ‘tough on crime’ approach has failed, with millions more allocated to fund the overflowing prisons.
Oct
2020
15
Damning Evidence of Corrections Implosion
The Custodial Inspectorate has issued another highly critical assessment of the government’s handling of the Corrections system.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oct
2016
11
Liberals Leave Ex-Offenders Out in the Cold
When they axed the Reintegration of Ex-Offenders Program, the Liberals promised they would improve housing and assistance for ex-inmates.
Oct
2015
26
Supermax a Distraction
Moving selected maximum security prisoners interstate to a “supermax” prison is something the states having been working towards for at least a decade.
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