Submissions to Government

The following submissions have been made to Federal, State & Territory Governments in Australia:

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To Victorian Government

Inquiry into Victoria’s justice system. Australian Prison Reform Journal made a submission on 1 Sept 2021 entitled 'Prisoner Health in Victorian Prisons'

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To Dept of Home Affairs

PRESENTATION: The Australian Government is considering new laws governing electronic surveillance. On 29 Jun 2022, a presentation was made to the Department of Home Affairs on proposed expansion of corrective agency powers.

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To Dept of Home Affairs

POWERPOINT: The Australian Government is considering new laws governing electronic surveillance. On 29 Jun 2022, a presentation was made to the Department of Home Affairs on proposed expansion of corrective agency powers.

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Legislative and other outcomes:

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Report to Vic Govt

Final Committee Report released on 24 March 2022

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Vic Govt response

The Victorian Government's response to the Committee Report released on 3 August 2023

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Fed Govt response

The Government is currently developing a single Act to reform the electronic surveillance framework

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Feedback has been provided to the following Organizations:

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To JRI

Feedback on seven discussion papers issued by Justice Reform Initiative in 2024

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To Alpha Australia

Study on the effectiveness of Alpha Australia's faith-based prison programs run in 2023 (2024)

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To Vacro

Literature review, observations on the literature review and proofreading/feedback for Vacro

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To NSW Ombudsman

Made submissions on inadequate justice health care in NSW

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To Justice Action

Contributed articles, letters, etc in 2024-25 for JA, including for the Senate Inquiry into youth justice

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To Nairobi Declaration

Endorsed the Nairobi Declaration for Detainee Telecommunications Rights