Question regarding the future of Melaleuca Remand and Reintegration Facility after its transfer back to public management, specifically concerning its use, prisoner cohort, and program provision. The government confirms it will be a remand facility for women only and is reviewing program provisions.

AnsweredQoN 2743Legislative Council
Asked
11 February 2020
Portfolio
Corrective Services

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I refer to the transfer of Melaleuca Remand and
Reintegration Facility back to public sector management, and I ask: (a) does the Government intend for Melaleuca to remain a facility for women on remand and reintegration prisoners; (b) if no to (a), what cohort of prisoners will be accommodated at Melalueca; and (c) will the existing programs provided by the
community sector continue to be offered in Melaleuca: (i) if no to (c), what new programs will be offered; and (ii) who will provide the programs?

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Answered
17 March 2020
Responded by
Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
9 days
(a) No.
(b) Melaleuca Women’s Prison will be a remand facility for women only.
(c) The Department of Justice, Corrective Services is still currently reviewing what programs will be provided.
(d) The current suite of programs is still being negotiated.
(e) The providers are yet to be determined.

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