Address: 2/321 Sturt Street, Townsville, QLD 4810
A report published today by the Justice Reform Initiative highlights the ineffectiveness of Queensland’s traditional correctional and detention systems and supports principles of alterative detention models with a focus on alcohol and drug treatment.
Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP, Nick Dametto, wasted no time in parliament this week meeting staff of the newly appointed Health Minister and also directing a Question Without Notice to the Minister during Question Time on Thursday.
Legislation was passed in the Queensland Parliament this week making various changes to corrective services legislation within Queensland. One such change was to criminalise the act of adult prisoners gaining access to restricted areas of correctional centres, namely rooftops.
Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) have joined forces with other members of the Queensland crossbench to fight for better nation building infrastructure in the regions.
As Labor’s long overdue cabinet reshuffle unfolds, Katter’s Australian Party Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto holds little faith that the cabinet redesign will have the desired impact on crime, health and housing in the north.
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Address: 2/321 Sturt Street, Townsville QLD
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1022, Townsville, QLD, 4810
