Question On Notice No. 2743 asked in the Legislative Council on 11 February 2020 by Hon Alison Xamon
Question Directed to the: Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Corrective Services
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
Question
I refer to the transfer of Melaleuca Remand and
Reintegration Facility back to public sector management, and I ask:
(a) does the Government intend for Melaleuca to remain a facility for women on remand and reintegration prisoners;
(b) if no to (a), what cohort of prisoners will be accommodated at Melalueca; and
(c) will the existing programs provided by the
community sector continue to be offered in Melaleuca:
(i) if no to (c), what new programs will be offered; and
(ii) who will provide the programs?
Answered on 17 March 2020
(a) No.
(b) Melaleuca Women’s Prison will be a remand facility for women only.
(c) The Department of Justice, Corrective Services is still currently reviewing what programs will be provided.
(d) The current suite of programs is still being negotiated.
(e) The providers are yet to be determined.