House of Assembly - Fifty-Second Parliament, Second Session (52-2)
2013-06-18 Daily Xml

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CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

The Hon. R.B. SUCH (Fisher) (15:05): My question is back to the minister. Is there increased expenditure on rehabilitation and training for prisoners in your proposals?

The Hon. M.F. O'BRIEN (Napier—Minister for Finance, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (15:05): Yes, there is, and I can get further detail. You may be aware that we have commenced a program with Flinders University to allow prison inmates to do the preparatory work so that, on their release, they can undertake a university qualification, and we have a number of vocational programs already in place. My understanding is that this funding will allow additional prisoners, but I will get the firm details.

The SPEAKER: The member for Stuart has a supplementary.