From the Minister for Corrections

The Hon Andrew McIntosh MLA

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New prison places to address legacy of neglect, create new jobs

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.

New emphasis on child safety in sex offender laws

Saturday, 21 Apr 2012

The Victorian Coalition Government will change serious sex offender suppression order laws to further protect children and the community.

Prisoners work to fight flood crisis

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.

Community the real winner in Corrections Victoria awards

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.

Prison expansion to create thousands of new jobs

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.

New beds bring jobs to Grampians region

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.

New beds bring jobs to Hume region

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.

Ararat Prison becomes Hopkins Correctional Centre

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.

$1.9 million expansion to support prisoner programs

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.

Vic Coalition Govt takes action on prisoner health

Monday, 29 Aug 2011

The Victorian Coalition Government will take action to improve prisoner health care, Corrections Minister Andrew McIntosh said today.

Victorian prisoners to get access to condoms

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...

New buildings to accommodate female prisoners

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...

Victorian businesses providing jobs to help young offenders get back on track

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...

Minister launches Australian Community Support Organisation’s Strategic Plan

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...

Justice service centre for Swan Hill

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.

GPS offender monitoring trial under way

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.

Prison projects bring jobs to regional Victoria

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...

Coalition Government delivers additional prison beds

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...

New chair for Women’s Correctional Services Advisory Committee

Monday, 28 Mar 2011

Corrections Minister Andrew McIntosh today appointed Ms Andrea Coote MP as Chair of the Women’s Correctional Services Advisory Committee.