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Maryborough Correctional Centre celebrates 20th anniversary

Maryborough Correctional Centre turns 20 The correctional centre was commissioned on 16 April 2003 Officers recognised with Meritorious and Ethical Service Medals, Long Service & Good Conduct Medals and National Medals Maryborough Correctional Centre has celebrated its 20th Anniversary with an event at the facility...

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Return to Custody

An 83-year-old man was returned to custody today after breaching his parole order conditions. Queensland Corrective Services applied to Parole Board Queensland for the suspension of the man’s exceptional circumstances parole order after he breached the conditions of the order, which included not leaving his approved...

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New correctional officers help keep South East Queensland communities safe

33 new Custodial Correctional Officers joined the frontline of public safety today (Wednesday 15 March). 7 Custodial Correctional Officers recognised with the prestigious National Medal Commissioner’s Challenge Coin presented to community representative Queensland Corrective Services held its first graduation ceremony of the year on Wednesday...

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Vigilant officers lead to gel blaster seizure

March 3 2023 Vigilant supervision and monitoring of offenders subject to the Dangerous Prisoner (Sexual Offender) Act (DPSOA) has led to the location of a gel blaster at the Wacol contingency housing precinct. Director of the High Risk Offender Management Unit, Superintendent Cassandra Cowie ACM said that...

Prisoner located and returned to custody

Queensland Corrective Services can confirm the prisoner who absconded from Lotus Glen Correctional Centre (Farm) has been located by police and returned to custody....

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Prisoners’ almighty effort restores historic church pews

Female prisoners have answered the prayers of Leyburn’s Catholic Church in the Southern Downs Region, restoring the chapel’s century-old pews as part of the Queensland Corrective Services’ Work Camp Program. Five low security prisoners worked with an expert French polisher to restore 19 pews at Saint...

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Queensland lights up blue for National Corrections Day

Queensland lit up blue for National Corrections Day in recognition of the work of correctional officers on the front line of public safety on Friday 20 January. The annual day celebrates the important work of Queensland’s dedicated corrective services staff and provides an opportunity for the...

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New correctional officers improve community safety in Far North Queensland

Queensland’s newest corrective services officers have moved to the frontline of public safety today, working to reduce reoffending to keep Far North Queensland safe. 16 new custodial correctional officers were sworn into their roles at a Queensland Corrective Services’ (QCS) graduation ceremony on Friday 16 December. QCS...

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New correctional officers improve community safety in Townsville

Queensland’s newest corrective services officers have moved to the frontline of public safety, working to reduce reoffending to keep Townsville safe. 15 new custodial correctional officers were sworn into their roles at a Queensland Corrective Services’ (QCS) graduation ceremony. Member for Mundingburra, Les Walker MP and QCS...