A damning leaked report demonstrates the government’s continued disastrous mismanagement of Tasmania’s prison system.
The Resources and Systems Inspection Report: Inspection of Adult Custodial Services in Tasmania report, reveals a growing number of workers compensation claims, unsafe levels of overtime and several extremely concerning allegations of unlawful treatment of staff.
Shadow Corrections Minister Ella Haddad said the report paints a clear picture of a system under unsustainable pressure.
“This report demonstrates conditions for workers in Tasmania’s prison system are unsustainable and shows this government has no regard whatsoever for the people it has a duty of care to,” Ms Haddad said.
“Tasmania’s prison system has been under pressure for too long. The government must get serious about providing appropriate resources to ensure we have a functioning prison system.
“By failing to listen to staff on the ground and take their concerns seriously, the government is risking the safety of correctional officers, and inmates.
“At an absolute bare minimum, the government must implement the 64 recommendations outlined in the report.
“This government has an obsession with incarceration at all costs – with no focus on rehabilitation for prisoners – now we can see this contempt extends to prison staff too.”
Ella Haddad MP
Shadow Corrections Minister
