Tasmanian prisoners kept in cells more than those in other states

Rob Inglis
Updated June 16 2021 - 12:11am, first published January 22 2021 - 3:00am
Tasmanian prisoners receive less time out-of-cells than prisoners in other Australian jurisdictions, while the rate of serious prisoner on officer assaults in the state is the highest in the country, according to the Productivity Commission.
Tasmanian prisoners receive less time out-of-cells than prisoners in other Australian jurisdictions, while the rate of serious prisoner on officer assaults in the state is the highest in the country, according to the Productivity Commission.

Tasmanian prisoners spend more time cooped up in their cells than their interstate counterparts, according to new data.

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Rob Inglis

Rob Inglis

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Rob Inglis is a reporter with The Examiner, covering state and federal politics. He is based in Hobart.

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