5 April 2018
New Commissioner For Corrections Victoria
March 8, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government today announced the appointment of Dr Emma Cassar as the new Commissioner of Corrections Victoria. Dr Cassar currently heads KPMG’s Justice and Security division, and has more than 20 years’ experience in the justice sector with roles spanning government, private and non-profit organisations. Her appointment follows a comprehensive executive search to […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Corrections
Post-Sentence Authority Now In Operation
February 28, 2018
A new statutory authority charged with overseeing many of Victoria’s most serious criminals has officially started work. The Post-Sentence Authority came into effect today, as the Andrews Labor Government continues to implement all 35 recommendations from the Harper Review into the management of serious sex offenders. The authority will provide independent oversight of the state’s […]
Tightening Prison Security With Drone Ban Now In Force
February 1, 2018
Prisons and youth justice centres are now officially drone-free zones, with new laws passed by the Andrews Labor Government coming into effect today. Under the ban, anyone caught intentionally or recklessly flying a drone at or below 120 metres above a prison or youth justice facility, or within 120 metres of the facility boundary, faces […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Corrections
Planning Underway For Lara Prison Precinct Expansion
January 25, 2018
Land will be purchased by the Andrews Labor Government, as part of plans to significantly expand the Lara Prison Precinct, which includes the maximum-security Barwon Prison, creating hundreds of local jobs and helping keep the community safe. The planned expansion, which would be roughly double the size of Barwon Prison, follows the Labor Government’s decision […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Corrections
More Prison Beds To Keep Victorians Safe
December 15, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government is investing in Victoria’s prison system with more than 470 new beds to be opened in prisons across the state. The Labor Government is providing almost $345 million to help fund the additional beds, as well as a new dedicated premises for the Adult Parole Board and the new Post-Sentence Authority. […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Corrections
Statement On Corrections Commissioner Jan Shuard
November 24, 2017
Corrections Victoria Commissioner Jan Shuard has informed me of her intention to retire in early 2018. Jan has had a long and distinguished career in the corrections system, both here and in Western Australia having started as a prison officer in the early 1980s. She was appointed Corrections Victoria Commissioner in December 2012 after serving […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Corrections
Hopkins Correctional Centre Marks Half A Century
November 10, 2017
Ararat’s largest employer, the Hopkins Correctional Centre, has marked a significant milestone of 50 years of operation and contribution to the local community. Minister for Corrections Gayle Tierney today visited the centre to celebrate the occasion and to meet with past and present prison staff. The Hopkins Correctional Centre – originally named the HM Prison […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Corrections
Peter Couzens Reappointed Chair Of The Adult Parole Board
October 26, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government has today announced that His Honour Peter Couzens has been reappointed as Chairperson of the Adult Parole Board. His Honour is a former Judge of the County Court of Victoria and President of the Children’s Court of Victoria, and also served as a Magistrate in Melbourne and regional Victoria for more […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Corrections
Ararat Secure Facility On Track
October 13, 2017
Construction is underway on a new secure facility in Ararat that will house serious sex offenders and serious violent offenders after they have completed their prison sentence. Minister for Corrections Gayle Tierney today toured the site, where head contractor Kane Constructions recently began work to build the 20-bed facility. The facility, which will feature a […]
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Ravenhall Correctional Centre Officially Opened
October 12, 2017
Victoria’s 15th and most technologically advanced prison, the Ravenhall Correctional Centre, has been officially opened by the Minister for Corrections Gayle Tierney. Ravenhall, which is equivalent to the size of 16 MCGs and surrounded by a six metre high, 1.7 kilometre long state-of-the-art perimeter wall, will start receiving prisoners in coming weeks. More than 1,000 […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Corrections