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Good afternoon

Please note that the information you have requested is largely publicly
available. For ease of reference, please see below links.

o Information on the ACT Corrective Services budget is available in the
ACT Budget statements:
[1]https://www.treasury.act.gov.au/__data/a...

o Further financial information is available on the ACT Contracts
Register:
[2]https://www.procurement.act.gov.au/regis...

o Information on ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) Programs and
Intervention is available at:
[3]https://www.correctiveservices.act.gov.a...

o Information on the operations of AMC is available in the Corrections
Management Act 2007 and the relevant policies and procedures are
available under the 'regulations and instruments' tab:
[4]https://legislation.act.gov.au/a/2007-15/

o Information on Correctional Officers is available at:
[5]https://www.correctiveservices.act.gov.a...

o Information on Transitional Release program is available through:
[6]https://legislation.act.gov.au/ni/2010-576 (including policies and
procedures listed in the document)

Should you have further queries, please feel free to contact us.

Kind regards,

Freedom of Information

Justice and Community Safety Directorate

Governance, Coordination and Reporting

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GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601

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Subject: Freedom of Information request - FOI Request for Alexander
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Dear ACT Justice And Community Safety Directorate,

I am writing to formally submit a request under the provisions of the
Freedom of Information Act 2016 to obtain specific information pertaining
to various facets of the Alexander Maconochie Centre administration. I
seek access to the following data and documents:

1. A comprehensive breakdown of funding allocations designated for
renovations within the visiting area of the Alexander Maconochie Centre
(AMC).

2. The annual budget allotment specifically dedicated to the support and
services provided to prisoners at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC).

3. The yearly budget for the overall prison system at Alexander Maconochie
Centre (AMC).

4. Data and official guidelines concerning the implementation of support
interventions for incarcerated individuals at Alexander Maconochie Centre
(AMC).

5. Recent and current documentation, including financial disbursements and
regulatory guidelines for programs addressing offense-specific matters and
prisoner well-being.

6. Pertinent details concerning correctional officers, including tier
structures, qualifications, and whether they undergo mandatory training in
mental health first aid, as well as whether psychological assessments are
a prerequisite for their role.

7. The comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) governing the
operational protocols within the AMC.

8. Detailed insights into funding arrangements and guiding principles for
prisoners eligible for participation in the Transitional Release program.

9. Guidance documents outlining the procedures for prisoners with less
than six months remaining on their sentence but who do not meet the
eligibility criteria for the Transitional Release program.

I acknowledge that the Freedom of Information Act 2016 provides access to
a wide range of government records. I am prepared to cover any reasonable
fees associated with processing this request.

If any further details or clarification are necessary to fulfill this
request, kindly reach out to me. I anticipate your timely response as
required by the relevant legislation.

Yours faithfully,

B

Yours faithfully,

B

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OFFICIAL

Dear “B”

On 9 November 2023, you lodged an FOI request seeking access to:

 1. A comprehensive breakdown of funding allocations designated for
renovations within the visiting area of the Alexander Maconochie
Centre (AMC).
 2. The annual budget allotment specifically dedicated to the support and
services provided to prisoners at the Alexander Maconochie Centre
(AMC).
 3. The yearly budget for the overall prison system at Alexander
Maconochie Centre (AMC).
 4. Data and official guidelines concerning the implementation of support
interventions for incarcerated individuals at Alexander Maconochie
Centre (AMC).
 5. Recent and current documentation, including financial disbursements
and regulatory guidelines for programs addressing offense-specific
matters and prisoner well-being.
 6. Pertinent details concerning correctional officers, including tier
structures, qualifications, and whether they undergo mandatory
training in mental health first aid, as well as whether psychological
assessments are a prerequisite for their role.
 7. The comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) governing the
operational protocols within the AMC.
 8. Detailed insights into funding arrangements and guiding principles for
prisoners eligible for participation in the Transitional Release
program.
 9. Guidance documents outlining the procedures for prisoners with less
than six months remaining on their sentence but who do not meet the
eligibility criteria for the Transitional Release program.

You were provided with links to access the portion of your request that is
publicly available in advance.

In processing your application, third party information has been
identified and consultation with the relevant third party is required. Per
section 41 of the Act, please be advised the due date is extended by 15
working days to allow for this process and is revised to 19 January 2024.

Kind regards,

Freedom of Information

Justice and Community Safety Directorate

Governance, Coordination and Reporting

[1][ACT-JACS request email]

GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601

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