Premium Columnists Australia’s high rate of incarceration is a poor economic choice Australian Capital Territory Incarceration in Australia costs $330 per prisoner per day. A community corrections order, by contrast, costs a mere $30 per prisoner per day.
Productivity Commission calls for alternative policies as prisoners reach ‘historic highs’ November 1, 2021 By Jackson Graham Community & Social A new report says the offender rate fell by 18% between 2008-09 and 2019-20 Australia-wide, while the imprisonment rate rose by 25%.
Safe access zones for WA abortion clinics enshrined in law August 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social WA legislation now ensures women can access safe and private access to health services without fear of harassment or intimidation from protesters.