Opinion

Northern prison fear-mongering must stop

By Elise Archer
Updated October 19 2019 - 4:17pm, first published October 16 2019 - 10:36am
NEW FACILITY: A drawing of a proposed Northern prison two kilometres out of Westbury. Picture: Supplied
NEW FACILITY: A drawing of a proposed Northern prison two kilometres out of Westbury. Picture: Supplied

Following the announcement of the preferred site for the $270 million Northern Regional Prison, there has been considerable discussion about the government's choice and unfortunate fear-mongering by some elected representatives and commentators.

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