Media Statements

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statement from the Attorney-General Mark Speakman on the passing of David Ipp former ICAC Commissioner

Corrective Services NSW has taken all appropriate health and safety measures after an inmate, who came into custody on 26 July, subsequently tested positive for COVID-19 at Parklea Correctional Centre.

Corrective Services NSW officers have foiled an alleged attempt to use a drone to drop-off contraband into a maximum-security prison.

Two Wellington Correctional Centre officers have been recognised for their outstanding communication and leadership during a disturbance at the centre on 11 April.

Media statement - Sutherland Local Court

Institutions are on notice that if they fail to join the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse they risk exclusion from future NSW Government funding or contracts.

Tamworth Correctional Centre staff and inmates have been busy maintaining and improving a valuable community reserve and mountain bike track.

The Local Court is working hard to keep court users and staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic by minimising face-to-face contact.