S. 3(1) def. of inserted by No. 45/2001 s. 23(2). Commissioner means the person employed as Commissioner for the purposes of this Act; S. 3(1) def. of Commission substituted as def. of Committee by No. 45/1996 s. 4(a), repealed by No. 21/2008 s. 3. * * * * * S. 3(1) def. of Commission farm repealed by No. 45/1996 s. 4(b). * * * * * S. 3(1) def. of Commission industrial site repealed by No. 45/1996 s. 4(c). * * * * * community corrections officer means a community corrections officer appointed under Part 4; S. 3(1) def. of order amended by No. 49/1991 s. 119(7) (Sch. 4 item 3.1), substituted by No. 65/2011 s. 107(Sch. item 2.2). community-based order has the same meaning as old community-based order within the meaning of clause 1 of Schedule 3 to the Sentencing Act 1991; community corrections centre means a community corrections centre established under Part 9;
S. 3(1) def. of contractor inserted by No. 11/1993 s. 4(2), substituted by No. 94/1994 s. 4(a), amended by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 1(a)). contractor means— (a) a party to an agreement with the Minister under section 8B(1); or (b) a party to an agreement with the Secretary under section 9(1); or (c) a party to an agreement with the Chief Commissioner of Police under section 9AA(1); S. 3(1) def. of correctional order amended by Nos 44/1991 s. 6(a), 49/1991 s. 119(7) (Sch. 4 item 3.2(a)(b)), 11/1993 s. 7(1)(a), 65/1997 s. 81(a), 45/2001 s. 23(1), 2/2002 s. 12, 53/2003 s. 11(2), 32/2006 s. 90(1), 30/2010 s. 45(a), 48/2011 s. 3(a), 65/2011 s. 107(Sch. item 2.3), 55/2014 s. 144. correctional order means any of the following— (a) a community-based order; (aa) a community correction order, within the meaning of the Sentencing Act 1991; (ab) a community work permit within the meaning of the Infringements Act 2006; (b) a parole order; (c) an old intensive correction order, within the meaning of clause 1 of Schedule 3 to the Sentencing Act 1991; (d) a direction under section 107(1)(a) of the Sentencing Act 1991 that a person be released on giving an undertaking that has as a condition that the person be under the supervision of a community corrections officer; (e) a direction under section 107(1)(b) of the Sentencing Act 1991 that a person be released on parole; (f) a supervision order under section 26 or 38ZH of the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997 that includes a condition with respect to supervision
S. 3(1) def. of Governor amended by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 1(c)). Governor means the Governor of a prison and includes a person nominated by the Secretary to act as the Governor of a prison; S. 3(1) def. of Health Services inserted by No. 45/2001 s. 23(2). Health Services Commissioner means the Commissioner as defined in the Health Services (Conciliation and Review) Act 1987; S. 3(1) def. of home detention order inserted by No. 53/2003 s. 11(1), repealed by No. 48/2011 s. 3(b). * * * * * S. 3(1) def. of hospital security order inserted by No. 69/2005 s. 26(1), repealed by No. 26/2014 s. 455(Sch. item 6.1(b)). * * * * * S. 3(1) def. of Human Rights inserted by No. 45/2001 s. 23(2). Human Rights Commissioner means the Human Rights Commissioner appointed under the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 of the Commonwealth; S. 3(1) def. of lawyer substituted by No. 18/2005 s. 18(Sch. 1 item 22.1), amended by No. 17/2014 s. 160(Sch. 2 item 23). lawyer means an Australian lawyer;
S. 3(1) def. of notice to attend inserted by No. 41/2015 s. 5. notice to attend means a notice served under section 71A(1)(b), (c) or (d) requiring a person to attend a meeting of the Board; S. 3(1) def. of notice to produce inserted by No. 41/2015 s. 5. notice to produce means a notice served under section 71A(1)(a) requiring a person to produce a specified document or other thing to the Board; S. 3(1) def. of nurse inserted by No. 13/2010 s. 51(Sch. item 16.1). nurse means a person registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law to practise in the nursing and midwifery profession as a nurse (other than as a midwife or as a student); S. 3(1) def. of offender amended by No. 49/2006 s. 3. offender, other than in sections 30A to 30I, means a person of whatever age who is the subject of a correctional order; S. 3(1) def. of parole officer inserted by No. 41/2015 s. 11. parole officer means a parole officer appointed under Part 4; S. 3(1) def. of partner inserted by No. 72/2001 s. 3(Sch. item 4.1). partner of a person means the person's spouse or domestic partner; S. 3(1) def. of pat-down search inserted by No. 10/2013 s. 4(1). pat-down search means a search of a person during which the person's clothed body is touched;
(c) a child or grandchild (of any age) of the prisoner or of a partner of the prisoner; (d) a sibling of the prisoner or of a partner of the prisoner; (e) a child (of any age) of a sibling of the prisoner or of a sibling of a partner of the prisoner; (f) a child (of any age) of a sibling of a parent of the prisoner or of a sibling of a parent of a partner of the prisoner; S. 3(1) def. of scanning search inserted by No. 10/2013 s. 4(1). scanning search means a search of a person, or of the property of a person, using an electronic or other device, during which the person is not touched; S. 3(1) def. of Secretary inserted by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 1(e)), amended by Nos 46/1998 s. 7(Sch. 1), 108/2004 s. 117(1) (Sch. 3 item 45.1), 41/2015 s. 35(a). Secretary means Secretary to the Department of Justice and Regulation under the Public Administration Act 2004 and includes a person acting as the Secretary to the Department of Justice and Regulation under that Act; S. 3(1) def. of secretary of the Board inserted by No. 41/2015 s. 17. secretary of the Board means the person authorised under section 66A to perform the functions of the secretary of the Adult Parole Board; S. 3(1) def. of Secretary to the Department of Health inserted by No. 29/2010 s. 52(1). Secretary to the Department of Health means the Department Head (within the meaning of the Public Administration Act 2004) of the Department of Health;
S. 3(1) def. of smoke inserted by No. 45/2014 s. 3. smoke means the drawing or releasing of smoke or fumes resulting from heating or burning an ignited tobacco product, and includes but is not limited to, holding or controlling an ignited tobacco product; S. 3(1) def. of spouse inserted by No. 72/2001 s. 3(Sch. item 4.1). spouse of a person means a person to whom the person is married; S. 3(1) def. of stalking intervention order inserted by No. 30/2010 s. 45(b), repealed by No. 53/2010 s. 221(Sch. item 3.1(b)). * * * * * S. 3(1) def. of inserted by No. 94/1994 s. 4(c). sub-contractor means a sub-contractor of a contractor; S. 3(1) def. of supervise inserted by No. 45/2001 s. 3(2). supervise, in relation to a prisoner or person, includes to take charge of and to hold the prisoner or person; S. 3(1) def. of tobacco smoking accessory inserted by No. 45/2014 s. 3. tobacco smoking accessory means any smoking implement and includes but is not limited to, cigarette papers, pipes, cigarette holders, hookahs, water pipes, cigarette lighters, matches or other similar methods of ignition of a tobacco product;
S. 3(1) def. of tobacco product inserted by No. 45/2014 s. 3. tobacco product means tobacco, cigarette or cigar or any other product the main ingredient of which is tobacco and which is designed for human consumption; S. 3(1) def. of transition centre inserted by No. 2/2005 s. 3. transition centre means a transition centre under Part 3; S. 3(1) def. of transport inserted by No. 45/2001 s. 3(2). transport includes escort, bring, transfer, convey, take and deliver; S. 3(1) def. of victims register inserted by No. 14/2004 s. 4. victims register means the register established under the regulations for the purpose of recording persons entitled to be given information under section 30A and to make victim submissions; S. 3(1) def. of victim submission inserted by No. 14/2004 s. 4. victim submission means a submission made under section 74A to the Adult Parole Board; S. 3(1) def. of violent offence inserted by No. 32/2016 s. 45. violent offence means an offence listed in Schedule 3; volunteer means a person whose name appears in the Register of Volunteers kept under Part 4.
and the proper operation of the correctional services. S. 8AB inserted by No. 57/2016 s. 3. 8AB Delegation by Commissioner The Commissioner may by instrument delegate to any employee of the Department any of the Commissioner's powers and functions under this Act other than this power of delegation. S. 9 repealed by No. 16/1991 s. 15(3). * * * * * Pt 2A (Heading and ss 9–9G) inserted by No. 11/1993 s. 4(1). Pt 2A Div. 1 (Heading and ss 8B–8G) inserted by No. 94/1994 s. 7. Division 1—Correctional services agreements S. 8B inserted by No. 94/1994 s. 7. 8B Minister may enter into correctional services agreements (1) The Minister may, for and on behalf of the Crown— (a) enter into an agreement with a person or body for the provision by that person or body of any correctional services; or (b) enter into an agreement with a person or body which is ancillary to an agreement entered into under paragraph (a), including an agreement with any person or body
Pt 2A Div. 2 (Heading) inserted by No. 94/1994 s. 8. Division 2—Management agreements New s. 9 inserted by No. 11/1993 s. 4(1). 9 Management agreements S. 9(1) amended by Nos 94/1994 s. 9(1)(a)(i)(ii), 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 8). (1) The Secretary may, for and on behalf of the Crown, enter into an agreement with a person or body for the provision by that person or body of any correctional services. (2) The agreement must provide for— (a) compliance by the contractor with all relevant provisions of this Act or the regulations or of any other Act or instrument of a legislative character; (b) objectives and performance standards in relation to the provision of the services; S. 9(2)(c) repealed by No. 94/1994 s. 9(1)(b)(i). * * * * * S. 9(2)(d) amended by No. 94/1994 s. 9(1)(b)(ii). (d) the fees, costs and charges to be paid to the contractor; S. 9(2)(e) amended by No. 94/1994 s. 9(1)(b)(iii). (e) the submission of periodic reports in relation to the contractor's operations; S. 9(2)(f) repealed by No. 94/1994 s. 9(1)(b)(iv). * * * * *
S. 9(2)(g) substituted by No. 94/1994 s. 9(1)(b)(v), amended by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 8). (g) an indemnity by the contractor in favour of the Crown and the Secretary; S. 9(2)(h) repealed by No. 94/1994 s. 9(1)(b)(vi). * * * * * (i) the office the holder of which is to be the principal officer for the purposes of the application of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 to the contractor; (j) the office the holder of which is to be the principal officer for the purposes of the application of the Ombudsman Act 1973 to the contractor; (k) any other matter that may be prescribed. S. 9(3) substituted by No. 94/1994 s. 9(2). (3) The agreement may contain— (a) a provision leaving any matter to be determined, approved or dispensed with by a specified person or body; S. 9(3)(b) amended by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 8). (b) a provision providing for the assignment to the Secretary or any other person of any right or interest; S. 9(3)(c) amended by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 8). (c) a provision providing for the Secretary to delegate powers and functions under the agreement;
(h) any other provisions that are not inconsistent with this Act or the regulations. S. 9AC inserted by No. 94/1994 s. 10. 9AC Rights of access (1) A contractor or sub-contractor must give the Chief Commissioner of Police and any person authorised by the Chief Commissioner free and unfettered access at all times together with any assistants and equipment that the Chief Commissioner or the authorised person considers necessary— S. 9AC(1)(a) amended by No. 26/1997 s. 12(5). (a) to any police gaol or any vehicle under the management or control of the contractor or sub-contractor (as the case requires); and (b) to all persons detained or employed there; and (c) to all documents in the possession of the contractor as a provider of services under this Act or under an agreement under section 9AA— for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the Act or the regulations or ensuring that the safe custody and welfare of persons detained in the police gaol are maintained. 50 penalty units. (2) An authorisation under subsection (1) must be in writing and may be subject to any conditions and limitations that the Chief Commissioner thinks fit. Pt 2A Div. 4 (Heading) inserted by No. 94/1994 s. 11. Division 4—General provisions relating to agreements S. 9A inserted by No. 11/1993 s. 4(1). 9A Authorisation of certain staff
S. 9A(1) amended by No. 94/1994 s. 12(1), substituted by No. 22/1996 s. 4(1), amended by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 10). (1) The Secretary may, by instrument, authorise a contractor under Division 1 or 2 or a subcontractor of that contractor or a person employed by that contractor or sub-contractor to exercise all or any of the functions or powers under this Act or the regulations or under any other Act or the regulations under that Act of— S. 9A(1)(a) amended by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 10). (a) the Secretary; or (b) an officer within the meaning of Part 5; or S. 9A(1)(c) amended by No. 45/2001 s. 7(a). (c) an officer within the meaning of Part 9; or S. 9A(1)(d) inserted by No. 45/2001 s. 7(b). (d) an escort officer. S. 9A(1A) inserted by No. 94/1994 s. 12(2), substituted by No. 45/1996 s. 12, amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 32.2). (1A) The Chief Commissioner of Police may, by instrument, authorise a contractor under Division 3 or a sub-contractor of that contractor or a person employed by that contractor or subcontractor to exercise all or any of the functions or powers as may be exercised under section 27 of the Bail Act 1977 or Part 9A of this Act or under the regulations made under this Act by a police officer. S. 9A(1B) inserted by No. 26/1997 s. 12(1). (1B) The Chief Commissioner may, by instrument, authorise a contractor under an agreement entered into under section 9AA or a sub-contractor of that contractor or a person employed by that contractor or sub-contractor—
with any direction given to him or her under this Act or the regulations. S. 9A(8) inserted by No. 26/1997 s. 12(3), repealed by No. 45/2001 s. 8(3). * * * * * S. 9B inserted by No. 11/1993 s. 4(1). 9B Police inquiry and report S. 9B(1) substituted by No. 94/1994 s. 13(1), amended by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 11). (1) Before— (a) the Minister enters into an agreement under section 8B(1); or S. 9B(1)(b) amended by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 11). (b) the Secretary enters into an agreement under section 9(1); or S. 9B(1)(c) amended by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 11). (c) the Secretary authorises a person under section 9A(1) to exercise any functions or powers— the Secretary must request the Chief Commissioner of Police to inquire into and report to him or her on the character, honesty and integrity of any relevant person. S. 9B(1A) inserted by No. 94/1994 s. 13(1). (1A) Before the Chief Commissioner of Police—
S. 9D(4) amended by No. 94/1994 s. 15(2)(a). (4) A contractor or sub-contractor must give a monitor free and unfettered access at all times— S. 9D(4)(a) amended by Nos 94/1994 s. 15(2)(b)(c), 26/1997 s. 15(2). (a) to all premises, places or vehicles under the management or control of the contractor or sub-contractor (as the case requires) in accordance with, or for the purposes of, an agreement under section 8B(1), 9(1) or 9AA or a sub-contract agreement under that agreement and to all persons detained or employed there; and S. 9D(4)(b) amended by No. 94/1994 s. 15(2)(b). (b) to all documents in the possession of the contractor or sub-contractor (as the case requires) as a provider of services under this Act. S. 9E inserted by No. 11/1993 s. 4(1). 9E Minimum standards S. 9E(1) amended by Nos 94/1994 s. 16(1), 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 13). (1) The Secretary must cause a written statement to be prepared setting out minimum standards in relation to the provision of services by a contractor under an agreement entered into under section 8B(1) or 9(1). S. 9E(2) substituted by No. 94/1994 s. 16(2). (2) The Chief Commissioner of Police must cause a written statement to be prepared setting out minimum standards in relation to the provision of services by a contractor under an agreement entered into under section 9AA. S. 9E(3) inserted by No. 94/1994 s. 16(2), amended by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 13). (3) The Secretary or Chief Commissioner of Police may from time to time amend the statement prepared by him or her.
Division 2—Work 15 Authorized persons may act as prison officers S. 15(1) amended by Nos 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 15), 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 32.3). (1) The Secretary may by instrument authorize a police officer or a class of police officers to exercise in accordance with the regulations all or any of the powers of a prison officer. (2) An authority may be given subject to such conditions and limitations as are stated in the authority. S. 16 (Heading) inserted by No. 10/2013 s. 9(1). 16 Secretary may authorize medical practitioner to act as principal medical officer or medical officer S. 16(1) amended by Nos 23/1994 s. 118(Sch. 1 item 14.2), 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 16), 97/2005 s. 182(Sch. 4 item 13.1), 13/2010 s. 51(Sch. item 16.3), substituted by No. 10/2013 s. 9(2). (1) If there is no principal medical officer or medical officer appointed for a prison or the principal medical officer or medical officer for the prison is absent, the Secretary may by instrument authorize a registered medical practitioner to act as principal medical officer or medical officer (as the case may be) for that prison while the relevant position is vacant or until the return of the relevant officer. S. 16(2) amended by Nos 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 16), 46/1998 s. 7(Sch. 1), 29/2010 s. 52(2). (2) Before authorizing a person to act as medical officer the Secretary must consult with the Secretary to the Department of Health.
(3) Where a prison officer uses force to compel a prisoner to obey an order the prison officer must report the fact forthwith to the Governor. S. 23(4) amended by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 19). (4) Where a Governor uses or orders the use of force to compel a prisoner to obey an order the Governor must report the fact to the Secretary. (5) A prison officer is not liable for injury or damage caused by the use of force in accordance with this section. Division 1—Management and security of prisons S. 24 amended by No. 57/2016 s. 4. 24 Delegation by Governor A Governor may by instrument delegate to any officer or class of officers within the meaning of Part 5 any function or power of the Governor under this Act or any regulations made under this Act, except this power of delegation, and any power which is declared by the regulations to be a power which the Governor cannot delegate. 25 Secretary may nominate person to act as Governor S. 25(1) amended by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 20). (1) If the Governor of a prison is absent from the prison or the position of Governor is vacant the Secretary may nominate a prison officer to act as Governor of the prison while the Governor is absent or the position of the Governor is vacant. (2) A prison officer nominated to act as Governor has the functions powers and duties of the Governor while so acting.
S. 30 amended by Nos 16/1991 s. 5, 11/1993 ss 4(3), 7(1)(d), 94/1994 s. 20, 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 23), 45/2001 s. 28, 35/2002 s. 8(1)(2), 14/2004 s. 5, 5/2006 s. 14(8), 50/2008 s. 5, 64/2010 s. 15, repealed by No. 10/2013 s. 11, new s. 30 inserted by No. 41/2015 s. 9. 30 Electronic monitoring of prisoners (1) The Governor of a prison may order a prisoner to be electronically monitored for any period of each day, including 24 hours of each day, if the Governor considers it necessary to do so for the security or good order of the prison or the safety and welfare of the prisoner or other persons. (2) The following conditions apply to an order given under subsection (1)— (a) the prisoner must for the period of each day specified in the order wear an electronic monitoring device fitted to him or her at the direction of the Governor; (b) the prisoner must not tamper with, damage or disable the electronic monitoring device or other equipment used for the electronic monitoring; (c) the prisoner must comply with any direction given by the Governor or a prison officer under subsection (3). (3) The Governor or a prison officer may give the prisoner any directions the Governor or prison officer considers necessary for the electronic monitoring of the prisoner. (4) A prisoner who is subject to an order under this section must comply with the conditions under subsection (2) unless the prisoner has a reasonable excuse not to do so. Penalty: 30 penalty units or 3 months imprisonment or both.
family member, in relation to a person, means that person's— (a) spouse or domestic partner; (b) child or step-child aged 18 years or more; (c) parent, step-father, step-mother or legal guardian; (d) brother, sister, step-brother or stepsister aged 18 years or more; (e) grandparent; (f) grandchild aged 18 years or more; (g) uncle or aunt; (h) niece or nephew aged 18 years or more; (i) father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law or sister-in-law aged 18 years or more; S. 30A(1) def. of relevant offence inserted by No. 49/2006 s. 5(1)(c), amended by No. 91/2009 s. 202(1)(b). relevant offence means a relevant offence within the meaning of the Serious Sex Offenders (Detention and Supervision) Act 2009; S. 30A(1) def. of supervision order inserted by No. 91/2009 s. 202(1)(a). supervision order means a supervision order within the meaning of the Serious Sex Offenders (Detention and Supervision) Act 2009 or an interim supervision order under that Act; law,
(g) if intellectually disabled or mentally ill, the right to have reasonable access within the prison or, with the Governor's approval outside a prison to such special care and treatment as the medical officer considers necessary or desirable in the circumstances; (h) the right to have access to reasonable dental treatment necessary for the preservation of dental health; (i) the right to practise a religion of the prisoner's choice and, if consistent with prison security and good prison management to join with other prisoners in practising that religion and to possess such articles as are necessary for the practice of that religion; S. 47(1)(j) amended by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 31), substituted by No. 45/2001 s. 32(a), amended by No. 10/2013 s. 17(2). (j) the right to make complaints concerning prison management to the Minister, the Secretary, the Commissioner, the Governor, an independent prison visitor, the Ombudsman, the Health Services Commissioner and the Human Rights Commissioner; (k) the right to receive at least one visit which is to last at least half an hour in each week under section 37; (l) the right to be classified under a classification system established in accordance with the regulations as soon as possible after being sentenced and to have that classification reviewed annually; S. 47(1)(m) substituted by No. 45/2001 s. 32(b). (m) subject to sections 47A and 47B, the right to send letters to, and receive letters from, the following people without those letters being opened by prison staff—
(b) in accordance with any alternative arrangement agreed with the correspondent. S. 47B(3) amended by Nos 18/2005 s. 18(Sch. 1 item 22.3), 41/2015 s. 15(2). (3) If the Governor has not received a response from the correspondent within 7 days after notice is given under subsection (2), the Governor may require the prisoner to open the letter to enable the Governor to inspect it. S. 47B(4) amended by No. 10/2013 s. 18. (4) If the letter is to, or from, the Minister, a member of Parliament, the Secretary, the Commissioner or an independent prison visitor, the Governor may require the prisoner to open the letter to enable the Governor to inspect it. (5) If a prisoner refuses a request to open a letter under subsection (3) or (4), the Governor may open the letter. (6) In opening or inspecting a letter under this section, the Governor— (a) may inspect the envelope, and any associated packet, parcel, container or wrapper; but (b) must not read or censor the letter. S. 47C inserted by No. 45/2001 s. 33, amended by No. 41/2015 s. 16. 47C All other letters may be opened and read A prison officer may open, inspect and read a letter sent to, or received by, a prisoner by or from any person who is not listed or referred to in section 47(1)(m) to determine whether or not the contents of the letter may jeopardise the safety and security of the prison, the safe custody and welfare of any prisoner or the safety of the community. S. 47D (Heading) substituted by No. 97/2004 s. 3(1). S. 47D inserted by No. 45/2001 s. 33. 47D When letters may be stopped and censored
S. 47DA inserted by No. 53/2007 s. 18. 47DA Offence for prisoner to send distressing or traumatic letters A prisoner must not send or cause to be sent, or attempt to send or cause to be sent, a letter to a victim who is not listed in section 47(1)(m) if the prisoner knows, or ought reasonably to know, that the letter contains written or pictorial matter that may be regarded as distressing or traumatic by the victim or any other victim who might reasonably receive it. 6 months imprisonment. S. 47E inserted by No. 45/2001 s. 33. 47E Letter register The Governor must establish and maintain a register containing— (a) details of every letter disposed of under section 47A; and S. 47E(ab) inserted by No. 5/2006 s. 14(9), amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 32.9(a)). (ab) details of every letter given by a prison officer to a police officer under section 13ZC of the Terrorism (Community Protection) Act 2003; and (b) details of every letter opened under— (i) section 47B(2), (3), (4) or (5); or S. 47E(b)(ii) amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 32.9(b)(i)). (ii) section 28(3) of the Ombudsman Act 1973; and
prisoner alleged to have committed the offence an opportunity of making an explanation. S. 50(3) amended by No. 16/1991 s. 11(3). (3) If after investigating an alleged prison offence the disciplinary officer is satisfied that no offence has been committed the disciplinary officer is to take no further action. S. 50(4) amended by No. 16/1991 s. 11(3). (4) If after investigating an alleged prison offence the disciplinary officer is satisfied that the offence has been committed but is trivial, the disciplinary officer need take no further action. S. 50(5) amended by No. 16/1991 ss 11(3), 12(a)(i). (5) Subject to subsection (4) if after investigating an alleged prison offence the disciplinary officer is satisfied that the prisoner has committed the offence the disciplinary officer must record the offence in the register of offences and may, in addition, do one of the following— (a) reprimand a prisoner; or (b) withdraw one of the prisoner's privileges for less than 14 days; or S. 50(5)(c) repealed by No. 16/1991 s. 12(a)(ii). * * * * * S. 50(5)(d) amended by No. 45/2001 s. 34(2)(a). (d) charge the prisoner with the prison offence. S. 50(5)(e) amended by No. 16/1991 s. 12(a)(iii), repealed by No. 45/2001 s. 34(2)(b). * * * * * S. 50(5A) inserted by No. 45/2001 s. 34(3). (5A) In addition to any action the disciplinary officer may take under subsection (5)(a), (b) or (d), the disciplinary officer may also take steps to have the matter dealt with under the criminal law.
S. 52(2) amended by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 34). (2) As soon as possible after receiving a request under subsection (1) the Governor must refer it to the Secretary unless the Governor refers the charge for a prison offence to another Governor for hearing. S. 52(3) amended by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 34). (3) On receiving a request under subsection (1) the Secretary may grant it and may nominate another Governor to hear the charge for the prison offence or may refuse the request. S. 52(4) amended by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 34). (4) As soon as possible after deciding to grant or refuse a request under subsection (3) the Secretary must give notice of the decision to the Governor of the prison concerned. S. 52(5) amended by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 34). (5) A Governor who has received a request under subsection (1) must not hear the charge for the prison offence to which the request relates unless and until the Secretary notifies the Governor that the request has been refused. 53 Governor's hearing S. 53(1) substituted by No. 16/1991 s. 13(1). (1) If a charge is to be heard by the Governor of the prison or by another Governor, the Governor of the prison must— (a) not less than 72 hours before the hearing; or (b) if the Governor and prisoner agree to a shorter period, within that shorter period; or S. 53(1)(c) amended by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 35). (c) if the prisoner is due to be discharged from prison within 7 days of the alleged prison offence occurring or if, in the opinion of the Secretary, a period of notice shorter than 72 hours is necessary for the security or good order of the prison, within the period determined by the Secretary— give notice to the prisoner of the time, date and place of the hearing.
S. 55I (Heading) substituted by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 32.10), amended by No. 59/2015 s. 11(1). S. 55I inserted by No. 45/2001 s. 15. 55I Powers of police officers and police custody officers S. 55I(1) amended by Nos 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 32.11(a)), 59/2015 s. 11(2). (1) If an escort officer is authorised to transport a person to or from a prison or police gaol or other place, then, unless the court otherwise determines, a police officer or police custody officer may, at the request of the Secretary, transport the person to or from that place in place of the escort officer, or may assist the escort officer to transport the person. S. 55I(2) amended by Nos 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 32.11(a)), 59/2015 s. 11(3). (2) A police officer or police custody officer who is transporting, or assisting in the transport of, a person under this section may do anything in relation to that person that an escort officer transporting the person may do. S. 55I(3) amended by Nos 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 32.11(b)), 59/2015 s. 11(4). (3) A person who is being transported only by police officers or police custody officers, or both police officers and police custody officers, under subsection (1) is deemed to be in the legal custody of the Chief Commissioner of Police while being so transported. S. 55I(4) amended by Nos 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 32.11(b)), 59/2015 s. 11(5). (4) If one or more police officers or police custody officers assist an escort officer to transport a person under this section, the person is deemed to be in the legal custody of the Secretary while being so transported.
(2) The Secretary may, by instrument, authorise the transfer from a police gaol to a prison of a person who is in the legal custody of the Chief Commissioner of Police under Part 1A. S. 56AB (Heading) amended by No. 26/2014 s. 455(Sch. item 6.3). S. 56AB inserted by No. 45/2001 s. 16. 56AB Legal custody of prisoners and detainees transferred to institutions and designated mental health services (1) This section applies if a prisoner in a prison or a person detained in a police gaol is transferred from the prison or police gaol to— S. 56AB(1)(a) substituted by No. 26/2014 s. 455(Sch. item 6.4). (a) a designated mental health service within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 2014 in accordance with that Act; S. 56AB(1)(b) amended by No. 23/2006 s. 235(a). (b) a residential institution within the meaning of the Disability Act 2006 in accordance with that Act; S. 56AB(1)(c) substituted by No. 23/2006 s. 235(b). (c) a residential treatment facility within the meaning of the Disability Act 2006 in accordance with that Act. (2) On a transfer referred to in subsection (1) of a prisoner or person, the prisoner or person is deemed to be in the legal custody of— S. 56AB(2)(a) amended by Nos 23/2006 s. 235(c), 26/2014 s. 455(Sch. item 6.5(a)). (a) the person specified as the person who is to have the custody of the prisoner or person under the Mental Health Act 2014, the Disability Act 2006 or the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997; S. 56AB(2)(b) amended by No. 26/2014 s. 455(Sch. item 6.5). (b) in the case of a transfer referred to in subsection (1)(a), if no person is specified under the Mental Health Act 2014, the authorised psychiatrist of the designated mental health service;
Pt 8 Div. 3 (Heading and ss 57, 58) substituted as Pt 8 Div. 3 (Heading and ss 57–58D) by No. 16/1991 s. 15(1). Division 3—Custodial community permits S. 57 substituted by No. 16/1991 s. 15(1), amended by Nos 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 39), 45/2001 s. 17, substituted by No. 2/2005 s. 7. 57 Custodial community permits (1) The Secretary may issue, in accordance with this Division, the following custodial community permits to prisoners— (a) a corrections administration permit; (b) a rehabilitation and transition permit; (c) a fine default permit. (2) The Secretary may issue, in accordance with this Division, a fine default permit to a person in the custody of the Chief Commissioner of Police. S. 57A inserted by No. 2/2005 s. 7. 57A Corrections administration permit S. 57A(1) amended by No. 10/2013 s. 21(1). (1) Subject to subsection (1A), the Secretary may issue a corrections administration permit to a prisoner for any of the following purposes— (a) a purpose related to the health of the prisoner; S. 57A(1)(b) amended by No. 69/2009 s. 54(Sch. Pt 2 item 14). (b) a purpose related to the administration of justice, including (but not limited to) being under police protection on account of evidence given, or to be given, by the prisoner in a legal proceeding within the meaning of the Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1958;
(b) direct the person to leave the place where the prisoner is. (6) A person who disobeys an order under this section is guilty of an offence. 5 penalty units. S. 58C inserted by No. 16/1991 s. 15(1). 58C Governor may refuse or terminate visits for security reasons S. 58C(1) amended by No. 2/2005 s. 8(3). (1) If the Governor of the prison from which a prisoner is absent under a corrections administration permit or a rehabilitation and transition permit believes on reasonable grounds that the safety or security of the prisoner or the safety of a visitor to the prisoner is threatened, the Governor may— (a) by order prohibit a person from visiting the prisoner; or (b) order the visitor to leave immediately the place where the prisoner is. (2) A person who disobeys a Governor's order under this section is guilty of an offence. 5 penalty units. S. 58D inserted by No. 16/1991 s. 15(1). 58D Offence to give item to prisoner A visitor to a prisoner who gives or attempts to give to the prisoner anything which jeopardises or is likely to jeopardise the security, management or safety of the prisoner or the safety of persons at the place where the prisoner is, is guilty of an offence. 2 years imprisonment.
qualified person to act in the member's place while the member is unable to perform the duties of office, is absent or the office of member is vacant. S. 62(3) amended by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 43(a)(b)). (3) If the Secretary is unable to perform the duties of a member or is absent, the Governor in Council may on the recommendation of the Secretary appoint a person to act as a member in the Secretary's place while the Secretary is unable to perform the duties of the member or is absent. S. 62(4) amended by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 43(a)). (4) If the office of Secretary is vacant the Governor in Council may on the recommendation of the Minister appoint a person to act as a member while the office of the Secretary is vacant. (5) While acting in a member's place a deputy member appointed under subsections (2), (3) or (4) has the functions powers and duties of that member. (6) A deputy member is entitled to receive— (a) such remuneration as is fixed by the Governor in Council; and (b) such travelling and other allowances as are fixed by the Governor in Council. S. 62(7) substituted by No. 62/2013 s. 6(3). (7) While acting in the chairperson's place a deputy member appointed under subsection (1) has the functions, powers and duties of the chairperson. 63 Terms of office S. 63(1) amended by No. 62/2013 s. 7(1). (1) Subject to subsections (1A) and (1B), a member of the Board holds office for the term, and subject to the conditions stated in the member's instrument of appointment but is eligible for reappointment.
(2) If the Board makes an order under section 78C(1)(a), the period during which a prisoner is detained under that order is to be regarded as time served in respect of the prison sentence for which the prisoner was released on parole. S. 79 amended by Nos 57/1989 s. 3(Sch. item 35.4), 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 49(a)(b)), repealed by No. 65/1997 s. 81(c). * * * * * Pt 8 Div. 6 (Heading and ss 80–84) amended by No. 57/1989 s. 3(Sch. items 35.5, 35.6), repealed by No. 44/1991 s. 5(1), new Pt 8 Div. 6 (Heading and ss 79–79H) inserted by No. 49/2006 s. 7. Division 6—Change of name applications by prisoners released on parole New s. 79 inserted by No. 49/2006 s. 7. 79 Application of Division This Division applies despite anything to the contrary in the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996.
S. 79A inserted by No. 49/2006 s. 7. 79A Definitions In this Division— change of name application means an application by or on behalf of a prisoner on parole for registration of a change of the prisoner's name; prisoner on parole means a prisoner released on parole that is not subsequently cancelled or deemed to have been cancelled; Victorian Registrar means Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages under the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996. S. 79B inserted by No. 49/2006 s. 7. 79B Applications for change of name by or on behalf of a prisoner on parole (1) In this section, Registrar means— (a) the Victorian Registrar; or (b) an authority responsible under a law of another State or a Territory for the registration of births, deaths and marriages. (2) A prisoner on parole must not make a change of name application to a Registrar without having first obtained the written approval of the Board. 5 penalty units. (3) A person must not make a change of name application to a Registrar on behalf of a prisoner on parole unless the written approval of the Board is first obtained. 5 penalty units.
S. 79C inserted by No. 49/2006 s. 7. 79C Approval by Board (1) Subject to subsection (2), the Board may only approve a change of name application if the Board is satisfied that the change of name is in all the circumstances necessary or reasonable. (2) The Board must not approve a change of name application if the Board is satisfied that the change of name would, if registered, be reasonably likely— (a) to be regarded as offensive by a victim of crime or an appreciable sector of the community; or (b) to be used to evade or hinder supervision of the prisoner on parole during the parole period. S. 79D inserted by No. 49/2006 s. 7. 79D Approval to be notified in writing If the Board approves a change of name application, the Board must— (a) as soon as practicable, give written notice of the approval to the person who made the application; and (b) if the prisoner on parole consents, give a copy of the written notice of approval to the Victorian Registrar. S. 79E inserted by No. 49/2006 s. 7. 79E Registration of change of name (1) The Victorian Registrar must not register a change of name under the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996 if— (a) the Victorian Registrar knows that— (i) the application for the change of name is made by or on behalf of a prisoner on parole; and
New s. 80 inserted by No. 94/1994 s. 22. 80 Definitions In this Part— corresponding Director in relation to a participating State, means the officer responsible for the administration of prisons in that State; interstate law means a law that under an Order in force under section 81 is declared to be an interstate law for the purposes of this Part; participating State means any State in which an interstate law is in force; S. 80 def. of permit amended by No. 2/2005 s. 8(4). permit means a custodial interstate community permit issued under this Part; State includes the and the . New s. 81 inserted by No. 94/1994 s. 22, substituted by No. 38/2003 s. 5. 81 Interstate laws The Governor in Council may, by Order published in the Government Gazette, declare that a law of a State other than is an interstate law for the purposes of this Part. S. 82 (Heading) inserted by No. 2/2005 s. 8(5)(a). New s. 82 inserted by No. 94/1994 s. 22, amended by Nos 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 50), 2/2005 s. 8(5)(b). 82 Custodial interstate community permit The Secretary may issue a custodial interstate community permit to a prisoner for leave to travel to a participating State— (a) to visit a person with whom the prisoner has had a long standing personal relationship if that person is seriously ill or in acute personal need; or (b) to attend the funeral of a person with whom the prisoner had a long standing personal relationship; or
S. 83(4) amended by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 51), repealed by No. 38/2003 s. 7(d). * * * * * New s. 84 inserted by No. 94/1994 s. 22. 84 Variation or revocation of permit S. 84(1) amended by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 52). (1) The Secretary may before the prisoner is allowed to be absent from the prison under a permit or at any time during the period of the permit— (a) vary or revoke any condition of the permit or impose any additional condition; or (b) subject to section 83(2), vary the period of the permit; or (c) revoke the permit. (2) The revocation of a permit or the varying or revocation of a condition or the varying of the period of the permit or the imposing of an additional condition under this section takes effect immediately. S. 84A inserted by No. 94/1994 s. 22. 84A Breach of permit A prisoner who fails without reasonable excuse to comply with any conditions of a permit is guilty of an offence and liable to imprisonment for a term of not more than 3 years. S. 84B inserted by No. 94/1994 s. 22. 84B Notice to participating State and transit States S. 84B(1) amended by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 53). (1) The Secretary must give notice in writing to the corresponding Director and the chief officer of police of a participating State of the issue of a
(2) An order under subsection (1) comes into operation on its making or on a later date stated in the order. (3) The Minister must within 7 days after the making of an order under subsection (1) publish a copy of the order in the Government Gazette. Division 3—Officers 89 Officers subject to Regional Manager's directions An officer— (a) who is an officer within the meaning of paragraph (e) of the definition of officer in section 85 and is working in a region, is subject to the directions relating to the security of locations in the region given by the Regional Manager of the region; and (b) who is an officer within the meaning of paragraph (a), (b), (c) or (d) of the definition of officer in section 85 is working in a region, is subject to the directions of the Regional Manager of the region. 90 Powers and duties of officers S. 90(1) amended by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 57). (1) An officer must, when required by the Secretary, make reports and returns and keep records and give those reports, returns and records to the Secretary or to any person or body stated in the requirement. S. 90(2) amended by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 57). (2) An officer must, when required by the Secretary— (a) report to a court concerning an offender or a person who comes before the court for sentencing or where the court is considering giving a person a bond; and
(b) report to the Adult Parole Board concerning an offender. S. 90(2A) inserted by No. 10/2013 s. 30(1). (2A) An officer, when required by the Secretary, must provide oral or written information to the Secretary in relation to the management, security or good order of a location or the safety and welfare of offenders at a location. (3) An officer working at a location— (a) must not jeopardize the security or the good order of the location; and (b) must report immediately to the Regional Manager anything which might reasonably be thought to jeopardize the security or the good order of the location. (4) In relation to officers within the meaning of paragraph (e) of the definition of officer in section 85— S. 90(4)(a) substituted by No. 10/2013 s. 30(2). (a) subsections (1), (2) and (2A) apply as if they referred to reports, returns, records and oral or written information concerning the security of locations only; and (b) subsection (3) applies as if it did not include references to good order. (5) An officer in charge of a location or part of a location must take all reasonable steps for the security and management of, and the safety and welfare of offenders at the location or part of the location. (6) An officer may give such directions to offenders as are necessary for the management good order or security of a location. S. 90(7) amended by No. 81/2005 s. 8(a)(b). (7) A Regional Manager or a community corrections officer may use reasonable force to compel an offender to obey a direction, if he or she believes
S. 104A inserted by No. 45/1996 s. 11. 104A Definitions In this Part— charged person means— (a) a person who has been charged with an offence who is detained in a police gaol; or (b) a person who is detained in a police gaol on the order of a court; detained person means any person who is detained in a police gaol; S. 104A def. of officer in charge amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 32.15(a)), substituted by No. 59/2015 s. 14. officer in charge, in relation to a police gaol, means the police officer for the time being in charge of the police gaol. S. 104A def. of police officer repealed by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 32.15(b)). * * * * * S. 104AB inserted by No. 59/2015 s. 15. 104AB Powers limited to certain police gaols A police custody officer may exercise powers under this Part at a police gaol, or in relation to a police gaol, only if the Governor in Council, by Order under section 200C of the Victoria Police Act 2013, has declared that the police gaol is a police gaol at which, or in relation to which, police custody officers may exercise their powers. Pt 9A Div. 2 (Heading and ss. inserted by No. 59/2015 s. 16. Division 2—Management powers in police gaols
(5) In this section, injured person means— (a) an offender or person who suffers personal injury (including death) while engaged in working or taking part in a program of activities referred to in section 104ZP(a) or (c); or (b) a volunteer who suffers personal injury (including death) while engaged in working in a prison or at a location. S. 104ZS inserted by No. 55/2009 s. 4. 104ZS Compensation for loss of or damage to property Compensation payable for loss of or damage to property is to be such that the Minister considers reasonable in the circumstances and is to be paid to the owner of the property or any person who has an interest in it. S. 104ZT inserted by No. 55/2009 s. 4, amended by No. 67/2013 s. 649(Sch. 9 item 6(4)). 104ZT Jurisdiction If any question or matter arises under this Part, the County Court and the Magistrates' Court have, under this Act, the same jurisdiction to hear and determine the question or matter as if it were a question or matter arising under the Accident Compensation Act 1985 or the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013, as the case requires, and those Acts apply with the necessary adaptations and modifications. S. 104ZU inserted by No. 55/2009 s. 4, amended by No. 67/2013 s. 649(Sch. 9 item 6(5)). 104ZU Authority to represent Crown In all proceedings under this Part, the Authority represents the Crown and has the same powers, rights and authorities as the Authority has under the Accident Compensation Act 1985 or the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 in regard to the corresponding matter relating to a worker under that Act.
(n) if the information is already in the public domain; (o) if the use or disclosure is specifically authorised or required by or under this Act or any other Act. S. 104ZY(2A) inserted by No. 57/2016 s. 14(2). (2A) Subject to subsection (2B), a relevant person may disclose personal or confidential information to a correctional services authority of another State, a Territory or another country if— (a) the information relates to a person who is or has been an offender or a prisoner; and (b) the disclosure is reasonably necessary to ensure the proper supervision of, or the assessment of the risks of reoffending by, that person. S. 104ZY(2B) inserted by No. 57/2016 s. 14(2). (2B) Personal or confidential information must not be disclosed under subsection (2A) to the correctional services authority of another country unless the Secretary— (a) has assessed that it is appropriate in all the circumstances to do so; and (b) has authorised in writing the disclosure. S. 104ZY(2C) inserted by No. 57/2016 s. 14(2). (2C) The Secretary may under subsection (2B) authorise the disclosure of information in relation to— (a) a specified request for information from another country; or (b) any request for information from a specified country. (3) This section does not apply to personal or confidential information referred to in section 104ZZ.
(b) a subordinate instrument other than a subordinate instrument made under this Act; or (c) a document which is not an Act or a subordinate instrument— a reference to "the Director of Children's Welfare", "the Director-General of Social Welfare", "the Director-General of Community Services", "the Director of Probation and Parole", "the Chief Probation Officer" or "the Chief Parole Officer" is— S. 107(d) amended by No. 46/1998 s. 7(Sch. 1). (d) if the matter to which the reference relates is after the commencement of this section or by virtue of the Community Services (Director-General of Corrections) Act 1983 within the responsibilities of the Secretary, deemed to refer to the Secretary; and S. 107(e) inserted by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 66(b)). (e) if the matter to which the reference relates is after the commencement of section 17 of the Corrections (Amendment) Act 1996 within the responsibilities of the Secretary, deemed to refer to the Secretary. S. 108 repealed by No. 11/1993 s. 4(4), new s. 108 inserted by No. 45/2001 s. 19, amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 32.17). 108 Apprehension of escaped prisoners A prison officer or any police officer— (a) may arrest a person who has escaped from the legal custody of the Secretary or the Chief Commissioner of Police; and (b) must deliver the person to a prison or police gaol as soon as possible after the arrest. S. 109 amended by No. 31/1994 s. 3(Sch. 1 item 14). 109 Grants by Minister Out of the moneys available for the purpose the Minister may make grants to organizations which, in the Minister's opinion, promote the welfare of
S. 112(1)(ha) inserted by No. 45/1996 s. 6. (ha) access to and operation of prison industries and prison industry sites; S. 112(1)(i) amended by Nos 45/1996 s. 16, 10/2013 s. 36(1). (i) the moneys which may be paid to or received by prisoners or held for prisoners by officers at a prison, the extent to which and the purposes for which prisoners may spend or use moneys earned or received by them or held for them and the extent to which moneys held for a prisoner must be retained until the release of the prisoner from custody and the procedures for investment of those retained moneys and providing that prisoners are not entitled to any interest or other proceeds from the investment of those retained moneys and providing that the Secretary may approve the expenditure of that interest or other proceeds from the investment of those retained moneys for purposes related to assisting victims (within the meaning of paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of the definition of victim in section 30A(1)) or their family members (as defined in section 30A(1)); S. 112(1)(j) amended by No. 15/1989 s. 30(5)(a)(b). (j) communication by or with prisoners and people detained in police gaols, visits to prisons and police gaols and the facilities and accommodation to be provided for families, children and close friends of prisoners; S. 112(1)(k) amended by No. 45/2001 s. 21, repealed by No. 53/2007 s. 19(1). * * * * * (l) the circumstances in which dogs may be approved for use by prison officers in accordance with this Act;
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Assent Date: 7.9.10 Commencement Date: S. 222 on 1.12.10: Government Gazette 14.10.10 p. 2405; s. 221(Sch. item 3) on 5.9.11: Special Gazette (No. 271) 23.8.11 p. 1 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Corrections Act 1986 Justice Legislation Further Amendment Act 2010, No. 64/2010 Assent Date: 28.9.10 Commencement Date: S. 15 on 28.10.10: Government Gazette 28.10.10 p. 2583 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Corrections Act 1986 Sentencing Legislation Amendment (Abolition of Home Detention) Act 2011, No. 48/2011 Assent Date: 22.9.11 Commencement Date: Ss 3−11 on 16.1.12: Special Gazette (No. 423) 21.12.11 p. 4 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Corrections Act 1986 Sentencing Amendment (Community Correction Reform) Act 2011, No. 65/2011 Assent Date: 22.11.11 Commencement Date: S. 107(Sch. item 2) on 16.1.12: Special Gazette (No. 423) 21.12.11 p. 3 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Corrections Act 1986 Integrity and Accountability Legislation Amendment Act 2012, No. 82/2012 Assent Date: 18.12.12 Commencement Date: S. 285 on 10.2.13: Special Gazette (No. 32) 6.2.13 p. 2 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Corrections Act 1986 Corrections Amendment Act 2013, No. 10/2013 Assent Date: 13.3.13 Commencement Date: Ss 4(1), 8–19, 22–35, 36(1), 37 on 30.4.13: Special Gazette (No. 141) 16.4.13 p. 1; ss 4(2), 5–7, 20, 21, 36(2) on 1.11.13: s. 2(2) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Corrections Act 1986 Justice Legislation Amendment (Cancellation of Parole and Other Matters) Act 2013, No. 15/2013