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The lives of asylum seekers on Nauru
On Nauru, there are close to 100 asylum seekers who have been released from detention but are currently living hand-to-mouth. They have been released into the community, but are forbidden to work and are surviving on a stipend of $230 a fortnight – which they say is not even enough for three meals a day.
Today, Denham Sadler on surviving on Nauru and whether Australia’s policy of offshore detention will ever end.
Heather was eligible for parole, but she died in custody
The parole system exists to help people in prison who are no longer deemed a risk to the community begin to re-enter society.
But the death in custody of an Indigenous woman who had been eligible for release for a year has raised questions about whether the laws are too strict.
Today, Denham Sadler on the consequences of Victoria’s parole laws, and the case for further reform.
From fatal negligence to a new $33 million contract
Imagine being arrested and put into custody – and in desperate need of medical care. Who is responsible for helping you? Who are you meant to turn to for healthcare?
For Veronica Nelson, who died in custody in 2020, a private company was responsible – Correct Care.
Inside the Covid-19 outbreak in our prisons
As a Covid-19 outbreak continues to spread throughout the NSW prison system, family members of those inside Parklea correctional centre are now speaking out about their concerns over the level of care and treatment Covid positive patients are receiving. Today, Denham Sadler on what happens when you test positive for Covid-19 inside prison, and how this outbreak could have been prevented.