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ISSUE NO. 27
October 2026
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ISSUE NO. 28
November 2026
Letters
From Lockdowns to Student of the Year
By Julian

Over the past 5 years I have completed numerous courses and obtained tickets for forklift – working at heights, confined space, first aid, and test and tag.

2 MIN READ
A green charcoal illustration of a book, glasses and pen.
ISSUE NO. 28
November 2026
Letters
Support Group Needed
By Steven

Being an older gay man myself, I have noticed a lot of younger guys in here are maybe a little confused about their sexuality.

2 MIN READ
A green charcoal illustration of people sitting around on chairs, like a support group.
ISSUE NO. 16
November 2025
Letters
The Importance of Solitude in Rehabilitation
By Mick

It is not a pleasurable experience. It is very difficult to face all those emotions and reflect over the course of your whole life.

2 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 10
May 2025
Letters
A Call for Rehabilitation
By Ruben

I agree that we should all be held accountable when it comes to our past actions, but what about the system? Is it being held accountable too?

2 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 28
November 2026
News and Investigations
Inspector’s Corner – October 2026
By About Time

Including a report released into youth education in Tasmania, a review into transfer of children to adult prisons in VIC and more.

4 MIN READ
A green charcoal illustration of a person holding a magnifying glass up to a small prison, as if they're inspecting it.