Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism
The final report was sent to the Queensland Government on 1 August 2019 and publicly released on 31 January 2020.
The inquiry examined ways to reduce the number of people flowing through Queensland’s prison system, whilst improving outcomes for the broader community.
Inquiry documents
| Sub. number | Submitter | Document |
|---|---|---|
| IRDR-001 | Mark Rallings | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-002 | Matthew Cox | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-003 | Andrew Hurst | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-004 | Coen Justice Group | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-005 | Civil Liberties Australia | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-006 | John Smith | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-007 | Dr Kelly Richards | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-008 | Griffith University | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-009 | Mount Isa Family Support Service & Neighbourhood Centre Inc. | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-010 | Sarah Tucker | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-011 | John Byrne | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-013 | Anti Discrimination Commission Queensland | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-014 | Together Australia | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-015 | Margaret Holm | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-016 | Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (Qld) Ltd | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-017 | Keith Hamburger for Knowledge Consulting | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-018 | WorkRestart | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-019 | Speech Pathology Australia | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-020 | Queensland Network and Other Drug Agencies Ltd | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-021 | University of Woollongong | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-022 | Brisbane Youth Service | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-023 | Mick Palmer | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-024 | QCOSS | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-025 | Paul Bryden | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-026 | Shine for Kids | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-027 | Prison Fellowship Australia | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-028 | Alcohol and Drug Foundation | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-029 | PeakCare Queensland Inc | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-030 | Institute of Public Affairs | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-031 | Parole Board of Queensland | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-032 | Griffith Criminology Institute | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-033 | Queensland Advocacy Incorporated | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-034 | Queensland Family and Child Commission | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-035 | Australian Community Support Organisation | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-036 | Legal Aid Queensland | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-037 | Anonymous | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-038 | Mick Lowcock | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-039 | Cape York Institute | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-040 | Anonymous | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-041 | Anonymous | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-042 | Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-043 | Anonymous | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-044 | Queensland Police Service | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-045 | Sisters Inside Inc | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRDR-046 | Anonymous | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| Sub. number | Submitter | Document |
|---|---|---|
| IRIP-001 | Balanced Justice | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-002 | QUT Faculty of Law, School of Justice | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-003 | QUT Crime, Justice and Social Democracy | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-004 | University of Qld School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-005 | Monash University | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-006 | Cape York Partnership | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-007 | University of Qld School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-009 | Lifeblood Australia | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-010 | Charles Sturt University The Centre for Law and Justice | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-011 | Institute of Public Affairs | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-013 | PricewaterhouseCoopers | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-014 | Keith Hamburger AM, Knowledge Consulting | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-015 | Your Town | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-016 | Queensland Advocacy Incorporated | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-017 | Women's Legal Service | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-018 | Queensland Homicide Victims' Support Group | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-019 | Serco Justice | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-020 | Queensland Council of Social Service | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-021 | Queensland Alliance for Mental Health | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-022 | Prison Fellowship Australia | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-023 | Family Responsibilities Commission | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-024 | Jenni Pack | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-025 | University of Qld School of Social Science | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-026 | Anonymous | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-027 | APS College of Forensic Psychologists | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-028 | David White | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-029 | Together Union | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-030 | Queensland Network of Alcohol and Other Drug Agencies (QNADA) | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-031 | Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-032 | Dr Jane Garner | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-033 | Dr Ian Elliott | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-034 | Youth Advocacy Centre | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-035 | Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Service | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-036 | Queensland Family and Child Commission | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-037 | Amnesty International Australia | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-038 | Queensland Mental Health Commission | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-039 | Sisters Inside | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-040 | Bravehearts | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-041 | Change the Record | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-042 | The Bar Association | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| IRIP-043 | Queensland Government | Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism submission - Download |
| Participant | Transcript | Video/audio |
| Cairns public hearing – 30 April 2019 | Link | Link |
| Anne Russell, Russell Family Fetal Alcohol Disorders Association | ||
| Mick Schuele, Cape York Partnerships | ||
| Jeff Nelson, Clinical Psychologist | ||
| Andrew Beck, Queensland Corrective Services | ||
| Shane Duffy, ATSILS | ||
| Eddie Pearce, LifeBlood Australia | ||
| Brisbane public hearing – 3 May 2019 | Link | Link |
| Karen Walsh, Micah Projects | ||
| David Cormack, Prison Fellowship | ||
| Paul Mazarolle, Griffith University | ||
| Chris Connors, Mt Isa Support and Neighbourhood Centre | ||
| Keith Hamburger, Knowledge Consulting | ||
| Marissa Dooris, Debbie Kilroy, Sisters Inside | ||
| Michelle Denton, University of Queensland | ||
| Townsville public hearing – 8 May 2019 | Link | Link |
| Mick Palmer, AO, Harm | ||
| Jenni Pack | ||
| Wayne Parker, Yinda Youth Program | ||
| David Glasgow, Families Responsibilities Commission | ||
| Alfred Smallgood | ||
| Brisbane public hearing – 10 May 2019 | Link | Link |
| Noel Pearson, Cape York Institute | ||
| Michael Thomas, Together Queensland | ||
| Sarah Tucker, Christian Heritage College | ||
| Brett Thompson, Homicide Victims’ Support Group | ||
| David White | ||
| Tammy Solonec, Amnesty International | ||
| Dr Janet Hammill, University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research |
Timelines and key dates
1
Initial public consultation
September 2018
2
Issues paper
September 2018
3
Submissions due (Issues paper)
26 October 2018
4
Draft report
1 February 2019
5
Further public consultation
February 2019
6
Submissions due (Draft report)
17 April 2019
7
Final report
1 August 2019