❓ Question regarding community concerns about prison work camps in regional towns and the Minister's response highlighting the benefits and community support for these programs, citing positive feedback from Walpole Country Club.
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PRISON WORK CAMPS — COUNTRY TOWNS
In recent months members opposite have made some inflammatory remarks that people living in towns like Warburton, Walpole and Dowerin should be alarmed because they host prison work camps. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Cannington, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Member for North West, if you want to ask questions in this place and expect to be able to ask them without people interjecting, I suggest you think of other introductory remarks at the beginning of your question. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker, I am sure they will tweet over there; that is what they always do. Is the minister aware of any feedback from people within these communities about whether they are, in fact, concerned that they have a work camp in their town? Mr D.T. REDMAN
In recent months members opposite have made some inflammatory remarks that people living in towns like Warburton, Walpole and Dowerin should be alarmed because they host prison work camps. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Cannington, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Member for North West, if you want to ask questions in this place and expect to be able to ask them without people interjecting, I suggest you think of other introductory remarks at the beginning of your question. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker, I am sure they will tweet over there; that is what they always do. Is the minister aware of any feedback from people within these communities about whether they are, in fact, concerned that they have a work camp in their town? Mr D.T. REDMAN
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Fortunately I had a bit of an idea what the question was about, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I struggled to hear all the nuances in the remarks the member for North West was making. I thank the member for the question and, of course, for his interest in this Liberal–National government policy on work camps. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : We are indeed strongly committed to work camps. They offer accommodation close to home that allows families a chance to meet on a reasonably regular basis with prisoners who have been allocated to the work camps. It is also a chance for skill development and for the community to play a role in helping prisoners make the transition through to their eventual release. We have spent something like $30 million on work camps. We opened the Wyndham work camp in June and the Warburton work camp in September and very soon we will open the Dowerin work camp. Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Cannington, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Member for North West, if you want to ask questions in this place and expect to be able to ask them without people interjecting, I suggest you think of other introductory remarks at the beginning of your question. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker, I am sure they will tweet over there; that is what they always do. Is the minister aware of any feedback from people within these communities about whether they are, in fact, concerned that they have a work camp in their town? Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Fortunately I had a bit of an idea what the question was about, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I struggled to hear all the nuances in the remarks the member for North West was making. I thank the member for the question and, of course, for his interest in this Liberal–National government policy on work camps. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : We are indeed strongly committed to work camps. They offer accommodation close to home that allows families a chance to meet on a reasonably regular basis with prisoners who have been allocated to the work camps. It is also a chance for skill development and for the community to play a role in helping prisoners make the transition through to their eventual release. We have spent something like $30 million on work camps. We opened the Wyndham work camp in June and the Warburton work camp in September and very soon we will open the Dowerin work camp. Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
The SPEAKER : Member for Cannington, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Member for North West, if you want to ask questions in this place and expect to be able to ask them without people interjecting, I suggest you think of other introductory remarks at the beginning of your question. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker, I am sure they will tweet over there; that is what they always do. Is the minister aware of any feedback from people within these communities about whether they are, in fact, concerned that they have a work camp in their town? Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Fortunately I had a bit of an idea what the question was about, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I struggled to hear all the nuances in the remarks the member for North West was making. I thank the member for the question and, of course, for his interest in this Liberal–National government policy on work camps. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : We are indeed strongly committed to work camps. They offer accommodation close to home that allows families a chance to meet on a reasonably regular basis with prisoners who have been allocated to the work camps. It is also a chance for skill development and for the community to play a role in helping prisoners make the transition through to their eventual release. We have spent something like $30 million on work camps. We opened the Wyndham work camp in June and the Warburton work camp in September and very soon we will open the Dowerin work camp. Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Member for North West, if you want to ask questions in this place and expect to be able to ask them without people interjecting, I suggest you think of other introductory remarks at the beginning of your question. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker, I am sure they will tweet over there; that is what they always do. Is the minister aware of any feedback from people within these communities about whether they are, in fact, concerned that they have a work camp in their town? Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Fortunately I had a bit of an idea what the question was about, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I struggled to hear all the nuances in the remarks the member for North West was making. I thank the member for the question and, of course, for his interest in this Liberal–National government policy on work camps. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : We are indeed strongly committed to work camps. They offer accommodation close to home that allows families a chance to meet on a reasonably regular basis with prisoners who have been allocated to the work camps. It is also a chance for skill development and for the community to play a role in helping prisoners make the transition through to their eventual release. We have spent something like $30 million on work camps. We opened the Wyndham work camp in June and the Warburton work camp in September and very soon we will open the Dowerin work camp. Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Member for North West, if you want to ask questions in this place and expect to be able to ask them without people interjecting, I suggest you think of other introductory remarks at the beginning of your question. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker, I am sure they will tweet over there; that is what they always do. Is the minister aware of any feedback from people within these communities about whether they are, in fact, concerned that they have a work camp in their town? Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Fortunately I had a bit of an idea what the question was about, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I struggled to hear all the nuances in the remarks the member for North West was making. I thank the member for the question and, of course, for his interest in this Liberal–National government policy on work camps. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : We are indeed strongly committed to work camps. They offer accommodation close to home that allows families a chance to meet on a reasonably regular basis with prisoners who have been allocated to the work camps. It is also a chance for skill development and for the community to play a role in helping prisoners make the transition through to their eventual release. We have spent something like $30 million on work camps. We opened the Wyndham work camp in June and the Warburton work camp in September and very soon we will open the Dowerin work camp. Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker, I am sure they will tweet over there; that is what they always do. Is the minister aware of any feedback from people within these communities about whether they are, in fact, concerned that they have a work camp in their town? Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Fortunately I had a bit of an idea what the question was about, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I struggled to hear all the nuances in the remarks the member for North West was making. I thank the member for the question and, of course, for his interest in this Liberal–National government policy on work camps. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : We are indeed strongly committed to work camps. They offer accommodation close to home that allows families a chance to meet on a reasonably regular basis with prisoners who have been allocated to the work camps. It is also a chance for skill development and for the community to play a role in helping prisoners make the transition through to their eventual release. We have spent something like $30 million on work camps. We opened the Wyndham work camp in June and the Warburton work camp in September and very soon we will open the Dowerin work camp. Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Is the minister aware of any feedback from people within these communities about whether they are, in fact, concerned that they have a work camp in their town? Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Fortunately I had a bit of an idea what the question was about, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I struggled to hear all the nuances in the remarks the member for North West was making. I thank the member for the question and, of course, for his interest in this Liberal–National government policy on work camps. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : We are indeed strongly committed to work camps. They offer accommodation close to home that allows families a chance to meet on a reasonably regular basis with prisoners who have been allocated to the work camps. It is also a chance for skill development and for the community to play a role in helping prisoners make the transition through to their eventual release. We have spent something like $30 million on work camps. We opened the Wyndham work camp in June and the Warburton work camp in September and very soon we will open the Dowerin work camp. Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Fortunately I had a bit of an idea what the question was about, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I struggled to hear all the nuances in the remarks the member for North West was making. I thank the member for the question and, of course, for his interest in this Liberal–National government policy on work camps. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : We are indeed strongly committed to work camps. They offer accommodation close to home that allows families a chance to meet on a reasonably regular basis with prisoners who have been allocated to the work camps. It is also a chance for skill development and for the community to play a role in helping prisoners make the transition through to their eventual release. We have spent something like $30 million on work camps. We opened the Wyndham work camp in June and the Warburton work camp in September and very soon we will open the Dowerin work camp. Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Fortunately I had a bit of an idea what the question was about, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I struggled to hear all the nuances in the remarks the member for North West was making. I thank the member for the question and, of course, for his interest in this Liberal–National government policy on work camps. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : We are indeed strongly committed to work camps. They offer accommodation close to home that allows families a chance to meet on a reasonably regular basis with prisoners who have been allocated to the work camps. It is also a chance for skill development and for the community to play a role in helping prisoners make the transition through to their eventual release. We have spent something like $30 million on work camps. We opened the Wyndham work camp in June and the Warburton work camp in September and very soon we will open the Dowerin work camp. Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I struggled to hear all the nuances in the remarks the member for North West was making. I thank the member for the question and, of course, for his interest in this Liberal–National government policy on work camps. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : We are indeed strongly committed to work camps. They offer accommodation close to home that allows families a chance to meet on a reasonably regular basis with prisoners who have been allocated to the work camps. It is also a chance for skill development and for the community to play a role in helping prisoners make the transition through to their eventual release. We have spent something like $30 million on work camps. We opened the Wyndham work camp in June and the Warburton work camp in September and very soon we will open the Dowerin work camp. Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Mr D.T. REDMAN : I struggled to hear all the nuances in the remarks the member for North West was making. I thank the member for the question and, of course, for his interest in this Liberal–National government policy on work camps. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : We are indeed strongly committed to work camps. They offer accommodation close to home that allows families a chance to meet on a reasonably regular basis with prisoners who have been allocated to the work camps. It is also a chance for skill development and for the community to play a role in helping prisoners make the transition through to their eventual release. We have spent something like $30 million on work camps. We opened the Wyndham work camp in June and the Warburton work camp in September and very soon we will open the Dowerin work camp. Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : We are indeed strongly committed to work camps. They offer accommodation close to home that allows families a chance to meet on a reasonably regular basis with prisoners who have been allocated to the work camps. It is also a chance for skill development and for the community to play a role in helping prisoners make the transition through to their eventual release. We have spent something like $30 million on work camps. We opened the Wyndham work camp in June and the Warburton work camp in September and very soon we will open the Dowerin work camp. Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : We are indeed strongly committed to work camps. They offer accommodation close to home that allows families a chance to meet on a reasonably regular basis with prisoners who have been allocated to the work camps. It is also a chance for skill development and for the community to play a role in helping prisoners make the transition through to their eventual release. We have spent something like $30 million on work camps. We opened the Wyndham work camp in June and the Warburton work camp in September and very soon we will open the Dowerin work camp. Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Mr D.T. REDMAN : We are indeed strongly committed to work camps. They offer accommodation close to home that allows families a chance to meet on a reasonably regular basis with prisoners who have been allocated to the work camps. It is also a chance for skill development and for the community to play a role in helping prisoners make the transition through to their eventual release. We have spent something like $30 million on work camps. We opened the Wyndham work camp in June and the Warburton work camp in September and very soon we will open the Dowerin work camp. Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Cannington, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Member for North West, if you want to ask questions in this place and expect to be able to ask them without people interjecting, I suggest you think of other introductory remarks at the beginning of your question. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker, I am sure they will tweet over there; that is what they always do. Is the minister aware of any feedback from people within these communities about whether they are, in fact, concerned that they have a work camp in their town? Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Fortunately I had a bit of an idea what the question was about, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I struggled to hear all the nuances in the remarks the member for North West was making. I thank the member for the question and, of course, for his interest in this Liberal–National government policy on work camps. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : We are indeed strongly committed to work camps. They offer accommodation close to home that allows families a chance to meet on a reasonably regular basis with prisoners who have been allocated to the work camps. It is also a chance for skill development and for the community to play a role in helping prisoners make the transition through to their eventual release. We have spent something like $30 million on work camps. We opened the Wyndham work camp in June and the Warburton work camp in September and very soon we will open the Dowerin work camp. Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
The SPEAKER : Member for Cannington, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Member for North West, if you want to ask questions in this place and expect to be able to ask them without people interjecting, I suggest you think of other introductory remarks at the beginning of your question. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker, I am sure they will tweet over there; that is what they always do. Is the minister aware of any feedback from people within these communities about whether they are, in fact, concerned that they have a work camp in their town? Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Fortunately I had a bit of an idea what the question was about, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I struggled to hear all the nuances in the remarks the member for North West was making. I thank the member for the question and, of course, for his interest in this Liberal–National government policy on work camps. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : We are indeed strongly committed to work camps. They offer accommodation close to home that allows families a chance to meet on a reasonably regular basis with prisoners who have been allocated to the work camps. It is also a chance for skill development and for the community to play a role in helping prisoners make the transition through to their eventual release. We have spent something like $30 million on work camps. We opened the Wyndham work camp in June and the Warburton work camp in September and very soon we will open the Dowerin work camp. Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Member for North West, if you want to ask questions in this place and expect to be able to ask them without people interjecting, I suggest you think of other introductory remarks at the beginning of your question. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker, I am sure they will tweet over there; that is what they always do. Is the minister aware of any feedback from people within these communities about whether they are, in fact, concerned that they have a work camp in their town? Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Fortunately I had a bit of an idea what the question was about, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I struggled to hear all the nuances in the remarks the member for North West was making. I thank the member for the question and, of course, for his interest in this Liberal–National government policy on work camps. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : We are indeed strongly committed to work camps. They offer accommodation close to home that allows families a chance to meet on a reasonably regular basis with prisoners who have been allocated to the work camps. It is also a chance for skill development and for the community to play a role in helping prisoners make the transition through to their eventual release. We have spent something like $30 million on work camps. We opened the Wyndham work camp in June and the Warburton work camp in September and very soon we will open the Dowerin work camp. Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Member for North West, if you want to ask questions in this place and expect to be able to ask them without people interjecting, I suggest you think of other introductory remarks at the beginning of your question. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker, I am sure they will tweet over there; that is what they always do. Is the minister aware of any feedback from people within these communities about whether they are, in fact, concerned that they have a work camp in their town? Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Fortunately I had a bit of an idea what the question was about, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I struggled to hear all the nuances in the remarks the member for North West was making. I thank the member for the question and, of course, for his interest in this Liberal–National government policy on work camps. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : We are indeed strongly committed to work camps. They offer accommodation close to home that allows families a chance to meet on a reasonably regular basis with prisoners who have been allocated to the work camps. It is also a chance for skill development and for the community to play a role in helping prisoners make the transition through to their eventual release. We have spent something like $30 million on work camps. We opened the Wyndham work camp in June and the Warburton work camp in September and very soon we will open the Dowerin work camp. Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker, I am sure they will tweet over there; that is what they always do. Is the minister aware of any feedback from people within these communities about whether they are, in fact, concerned that they have a work camp in their town? Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Fortunately I had a bit of an idea what the question was about, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I struggled to hear all the nuances in the remarks the member for North West was making. I thank the member for the question and, of course, for his interest in this Liberal–National government policy on work camps. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : We are indeed strongly committed to work camps. They offer accommodation close to home that allows families a chance to meet on a reasonably regular basis with prisoners who have been allocated to the work camps. It is also a chance for skill development and for the community to play a role in helping prisoners make the transition through to their eventual release. We have spent something like $30 million on work camps. We opened the Wyndham work camp in June and the Warburton work camp in September and very soon we will open the Dowerin work camp. Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Is the minister aware of any feedback from people within these communities about whether they are, in fact, concerned that they have a work camp in their town? Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Fortunately I had a bit of an idea what the question was about, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I struggled to hear all the nuances in the remarks the member for North West was making. I thank the member for the question and, of course, for his interest in this Liberal–National government policy on work camps. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : We are indeed strongly committed to work camps. They offer accommodation close to home that allows families a chance to meet on a reasonably regular basis with prisoners who have been allocated to the work camps. It is also a chance for skill development and for the community to play a role in helping prisoners make the transition through to their eventual release. We have spent something like $30 million on work camps. We opened the Wyndham work camp in June and the Warburton work camp in September and very soon we will open the Dowerin work camp. Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Fortunately I had a bit of an idea what the question was about, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I struggled to hear all the nuances in the remarks the member for North West was making. I thank the member for the question and, of course, for his interest in this Liberal–National government policy on work camps. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : We are indeed strongly committed to work camps. They offer accommodation close to home that allows families a chance to meet on a reasonably regular basis with prisoners who have been allocated to the work camps. It is also a chance for skill development and for the community to play a role in helping prisoners make the transition through to their eventual release. We have spent something like $30 million on work camps. We opened the Wyndham work camp in June and the Warburton work camp in September and very soon we will open the Dowerin work camp. Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Fortunately I had a bit of an idea what the question was about, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I struggled to hear all the nuances in the remarks the member for North West was making. I thank the member for the question and, of course, for his interest in this Liberal–National government policy on work camps. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : We are indeed strongly committed to work camps. They offer accommodation close to home that allows families a chance to meet on a reasonably regular basis with prisoners who have been allocated to the work camps. It is also a chance for skill development and for the community to play a role in helping prisoners make the transition through to their eventual release. We have spent something like $30 million on work camps. We opened the Wyndham work camp in June and the Warburton work camp in September and very soon we will open the Dowerin work camp. Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I struggled to hear all the nuances in the remarks the member for North West was making. I thank the member for the question and, of course, for his interest in this Liberal–National government policy on work camps. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : We are indeed strongly committed to work camps. They offer accommodation close to home that allows families a chance to meet on a reasonably regular basis with prisoners who have been allocated to the work camps. It is also a chance for skill development and for the community to play a role in helping prisoners make the transition through to their eventual release. We have spent something like $30 million on work camps. We opened the Wyndham work camp in June and the Warburton work camp in September and very soon we will open the Dowerin work camp. Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Mr D.T. REDMAN : I struggled to hear all the nuances in the remarks the member for North West was making. I thank the member for the question and, of course, for his interest in this Liberal–National government policy on work camps. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : We are indeed strongly committed to work camps. They offer accommodation close to home that allows families a chance to meet on a reasonably regular basis with prisoners who have been allocated to the work camps. It is also a chance for skill development and for the community to play a role in helping prisoners make the transition through to their eventual release. We have spent something like $30 million on work camps. We opened the Wyndham work camp in June and the Warburton work camp in September and very soon we will open the Dowerin work camp. Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : We are indeed strongly committed to work camps. They offer accommodation close to home that allows families a chance to meet on a reasonably regular basis with prisoners who have been allocated to the work camps. It is also a chance for skill development and for the community to play a role in helping prisoners make the transition through to their eventual release. We have spent something like $30 million on work camps. We opened the Wyndham work camp in June and the Warburton work camp in September and very soon we will open the Dowerin work camp. Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : We are indeed strongly committed to work camps. They offer accommodation close to home that allows families a chance to meet on a reasonably regular basis with prisoners who have been allocated to the work camps. It is also a chance for skill development and for the community to play a role in helping prisoners make the transition through to their eventual release. We have spent something like $30 million on work camps. We opened the Wyndham work camp in June and the Warburton work camp in September and very soon we will open the Dowerin work camp. Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Mr D.T. REDMAN : We are indeed strongly committed to work camps. They offer accommodation close to home that allows families a chance to meet on a reasonably regular basis with prisoners who have been allocated to the work camps. It is also a chance for skill development and for the community to play a role in helping prisoners make the transition through to their eventual release. We have spent something like $30 million on work camps. We opened the Wyndham work camp in June and the Warburton work camp in September and very soon we will open the Dowerin work camp. Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Last year, 70 prisoners in work camps around the state contributed 62 000 hours of time to community projects valued at around $1 million, which is a significant contribution. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when the member for Cockburn recently tried to stir up some unnecessary fear and anxiety by suggesting that dangerous criminals were being let loose on an unsuspecting public. Recently, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrective Services received a letter from the president of the Walpole Country Club. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Mr D.T. REDMAN : I am sure that the member for Girrawheen is well aware of the Walpole work camp. I will quote part of that letter because it is important to understand that there is very strong support in the community for work camps of this type and for the role that the communities want to play in the reparation — Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Mr P. Papalia : Did you close the Kellerberrin camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I will not say anything other than I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Mr D.T. REDMAN : The communities want to play a role in engaging with Corrective Services to assist in the transition of the release of those prisoners. Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Mr P. Papalia : What does the Kellerberrin shire think of you for closing that camp? The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro! I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will quote from a letter written by the president of the Walpole Country Club to the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Ian Johnson. The letter states — At a recent meeting of the Walpole Country Club Committee, members discussed the work done for the club by the men from the Walpole Work camp and some recent critical reports in the press about the Department. The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided. It goes on to say that the work undertaken at the club has made significant improvements to the club’s grounds and facilities and that the prisoners’ social interaction and acceptance within the community can only stand them in good stead in the future. The president signs off by saying — … because of the public comments about some aspects of the Service, we thought it important to let you know that we have been pleased to work with your officers and inmates for the betterment of our community and that we want to see that continue because it is such a positive outcome for all concerned. That is another satisfied customer in regional Western Australia who supports the work program. This is a win for the local community, for the prisons and for society at large.
The Committee has requested I write to you to inform you that so far as our club is concerned, and we believe the Walpole community, the service and support provided locally by the Work Camp has been hugely beneficial to the community and professionally provided.
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