Australia's National Prison Newspaper

Australia's National Prison Newspaper

Australia's National
Prison Newspaper

ISSUE NO. 8
MARCH 2025
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Legal Corner

This section provides people in prison with information about their legal rights and how to make best use of them.

If you have any general legal questions that you would like to be answered, please let us know.

Latest
The Federal Election: Voting and More
By About Time

The federal election is coming up. It happens about every three years. It’s for electing the government for the whole country – the federal government.

ISSUE NO. 8
9 MIN READ
Voting boxes for the Senate and House of Representatives – Source: Australian Electoral Commission
Common Human Rights Issues in Prison
By Prisoners’ Legal Service (Queensland)

This article discusses some of the human rights that may be relevant in prison with reference to human rights protections under the Human Rights Act 2019 (QLD) in Queensland.

ISSUE NO. 8
6 MIN READ
Legal Q&A – No Body, No Parole
By About Time

I wonder if you could explain the new "No Body No Parole" law in New South Wales, where now people charged with murder or manslaughter need letters from the head of police?

ISSUE NO. 8
3 MIN READ
Ethan Cassidy
Previous Editions

ISSUE NO. 7

February 2025

Travel While on Parole

By Prisoners' Legal Service (PLS)

A parole order will include general and specific conditions. These include getting approval from the relevant authority for any travel interstate, or overseas.

3 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 7

February 2025

Do You Have a Right to Legal Representation?

By Daniel Vansetten

If you believe your right to a fair trial has not been provided, you should seek advice from a lawyer.

5 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 6

December 2024

Struggling With Debt? Financial Counselling Might Help!

By About Time

Financial counsellors are skilled professionals who provide advice and support to people struggling with bills and debt.

3 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 6

December 2024

Around the Country: Parole

By Fitzroy Legal Service, Prisoners Legal Service (NSW Legal Aid), Prisoners Legal Service (QLD) and About Time

Parole is a process that gives some people the ability to get out of prison and serve the last part of their sentence in the community, under the supervision of Community Corrections (which used to be known as Probation and Parole).

10 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 5

November 2024

Legal Q&A: DSP After Prison

From Al

What is the legal sentence period after which an inmate must reapply for the DSP?

2 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 5

November 2024

Freedom of Information (Part Two): Review Options

By Daniel Vansetten

This is the second part of a two-part series on Freedom of Information (or Right to Information) laws. This part discusses ‘review processes’ – that is, what can be done if you are unhappy with the FOI decision, particularly if you were refused information and you think this was incorrect.

10 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 4

October 2024

Freedom of Information (Part One of Two)

By Daniel Vansetten

This is the first of a two-part series on Freedom of Information (FOI), (also called Right to Information). In this part, we explain why FOI is important and how to lodge an application for information.

9 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 3

September 2024

Bail: Common Questions

By Meg Tait and About Time (with help from Uther Webster & Evans Solicitors and Daniel Vansetten)

Bail is a promise you can make that you will return to court. It means you can stay in the community (instead of jail) until your legal matters finish. If you are being held in custody and you haven’t been found guilty, you may be able to apply for bail.

15 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 2

August 2024

What You Need to Know About OPCAT

By Andreea Lachsz

When people are imprisoned, they lose their freedom, but they do not lose all of their human rights. International human rights law makes this very clear.

9 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 2

August 2024

How to Complain to the Ombudsman

By About Time

The Ombudsman is an independent organisation that oversees complaints against government decisions and actions. Each state/territory has their own Ombudsman. The Ombudsman responds to a complaint by investigating from both sides what has happened and why.

8 MIN READ

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