Wednesday, 17 June 2026

 Paul HAMER (Box Hill – Minister for Local Government, Minister for Youth Justice, Minister for Corrections) (09:34): I move:

That I introduce a bill for an act to amend the Corrections Act 1986 to provide that a prisoner’s right to be in the open air is subject to operational considerations and for other purposes.

Motion agreed to.

 Brad BATTIN (Berwick) (09:35): I just ask for a brief explanation of the bill.

 Paul HAMER (Box Hill – Minister for Local Government, Minister for Youth Justice, Minister for Corrections) (09:35): The bill responds to the recent Supreme Court decision regarding prisoners’ access to open air while in high-security management units. It introduces qualifications on their right to open air as well as limits any liability of the state arising from the court decision.

Read first time.

Ordered to be read second time tomorrow.