From the Minister for Corrections

The Hon Andrew McIntosh MLA
Tuesday, 01 May 2012
The Coalition Government will build a new 500 bed prison to relieve the enormous and growing pressure on places in Victoria's prison system as part of a record investment in state infrastructure spending in the 2012-13 Budget.
Saturday, 21 Apr 2012
The Victorian Coalition Government will change serious sex offender suppression order laws to further protect children and the community.
Thursday, 15 Mar 2012
Prisoners from the minimum-security Dhurringile Prison and offenders sentenced to Community Work have been helping local communities and emergency services fight the flood crisis in northern Victoria.
Thursday, 16 Feb 2012
Community groups engaging offenders to help Victorians in innovative ways have been recognised at the 2011 Corrections Victoria Community Work Partnerships Awards.
Sunday, 12 Feb 2012
The Coalition Government is creating at least 1,500 jobs as it fulfils its comprehensive election policy to fix Victoria's overstretched and neglected prison system.
Friday, 10 Feb 2012
Work has begun on the Coalition Government's expansion of Langi Kal Kal prison and is set to add as many as 90 new jobs to the local economy.
Tuesday, 24 Jan 2012
Work has begun on the Coalition Government's expansion of Dhurringile prison and is set to add as many as 80 new jobs to the local economy.
Tuesday, 29 Nov 2011
Ararat Prison will become the Hopkins Correctional Centre in recognition of the major contribution made to its operation by the local community.
Tuesday, 06 Sep 2011
Corrections Minister Andrew McIntosh today opened expanded facilities at HM Tarrengower Prison, supporting the delivery of prison services and aiding prisoner rehabilitation.
Monday, 29 Aug 2011
The Victorian Coalition Government will take action to improve prisoner health care, Corrections Minister Andrew McIntosh said today.
Thursday, 25 Aug 2011
Corrections Minister Andrew McIntosh today announced the commencement of the program to introduce condoms and dental dams into Victorian prisons, with the issuing of information packs to four Victorian prisons: Marngoneet and Dhurringile men's...
Wednesday, 24 Aug 2011
Corrections Minister Andrew McIntosh today launched the commencement of a new 84-bed expansion of the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre women's prison. The $21 million expansion project is part of the Coalition Government's commitment to delivering 500 new...
Monday, 15 Aug 2011
Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations Richard Dalla-Riva together with the Minister for Corrections Andrew McIntosh today congratulated the YMCA Bridge Project and industry for supporting hundreds of young offenders re-build their...
Wednesday, 13 Jul 2011
Minister for Corrections and Crime Prevention Andrew McIntosh today launched the Australian Community Support Organisation's (ACSO) Strategic Plan 2011 – 2014, which details ACSO's vision and priorities for delivery of its services to help tackle a...
Wednesday, 06 Jul 2011
Loddon Mallee residents have better access to a range of crucial Justice services in one location following the official opening of the Swan Hill Justice Service Centre today.
Monday, 30 May 2011
A statewide trial of GPS tracking devices is underway to determine the best way to monitor offenders living in the community.
Thursday, 12 May 2011
Corrections Minister Andrew McIntosh today officially opened the $12.1 million expansion at Beechworth Correctional Centre.
"The 40-bed expansion at Beechworth Correctional Centre has increased the capacity of this facility to hold 160...
Tuesday, 03 May 2011
The Victorian Coalition Government will provide Corrections Victoria with more than $66 million in the 2011-12 Victorian Budget to begin the rollout of the Coalition Government's commitment to provide 500 additional prison beds across the male...
Monday, 28 Mar 2011
Corrections Minister Andrew McIntosh today appointed Ms Andrea Coote MP as Chair of the Women’s Correctional Services Advisory Committee.