ISSUE NO. 10
May 2025
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No Changes to Unemployment Payments

By
Belly

Belly writes from Wolston Correctional Centre in Queensland.

Willy Pleasance

Dear About Time editors,

Thanks again for the great content in the March 2025 issue. The poetry by Leslie at Ravenhall and Robert here at Wolston really stood out for me.

Also hearing an opinion of a proper Law Doctoral Scholar (Andreea Lachsz, pg.11) regarding prison labour and wages was salient. One thing to keep in mind (and is also relevant) is the unemployment or hygiene wages ($15 approximately). This amount has not changed in over 10 years despite inflation and cost of living.

If we are to be kept clean and tidy at our own expense, it should not be so hard to afford products needed.

Yours Sincerely,

Belly.

P.S. Question 10 in the Quiz (p.28) says Australian Flag = seven stars: How? I count six!

Dear About Time editors,

Thanks again for the great content in the March 2025 issue. The poetry by Leslie at Ravenhall and Robert here at Wolston really stood out for me.

Also hearing an opinion of a proper Law Doctoral Scholar (Andreea Lachsz, pg.11) regarding prison labour and wages was salient. One thing to keep in mind (and is also relevant) is the unemployment or hygiene wages ($15 approximately). This amount has not changed in over 10 years despite inflation and cost of living.

If we are to be kept clean and tidy at our own expense, it should not be so hard to afford products needed.

Yours Sincerely,

Belly.

P.S. Question 10 in the Quiz (p.28) says Australian Flag = seven stars: How? I count six!

Staying Strong

By Mel

My name is Mel. In July, my partner overdosed while I was locked up in Tasmania. The staff there were amazing.

Letters

ISSUE NO. 21

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A Charity Fund From Inside: Even $1 Each Would Make a Difference

By Jonathon

I want to propose a system where once a week or once a month it is an option to donate to a charity from money from our inmate accounts.

Letters

ISSUE NO. 21

1 MIN READ

‘I Continue to Laugh in the Face of Adversity’: Newtown’s ‘Dreamer’ Muralist on PTSD and Prison

By Andrew

'Nuff Respect, Kudos, and Vast Appreciation on your Magnificent, Pertinent and Poignant Periodical that just keeps getting better. WORD UP!!!

Letters

ISSUE NO. 21

1 MIN READ

Autism and Mental Illness: Prison Isn’t the Right Place

By Garry

I would just like to mention a few things I’ve noticed around prison regarding inmates with both autistic and mental illness traits. Who says these inmates are right to go to prison and not a hospital?

Letters

ISSUE NO. 21

1 MIN READ

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