In 2009 the Minister for Corrections and Consumer Protection announced the development of a strategic vision for corrections in Tasmania over the next ten years – the Breaking the Cycle: Tasmanian Corrections Plan (2010-2020).
The goal of the Breaking the Cycle Plan is to promote the ongoing safety of the Tasmanian community by providing a safe, secure, humane and effective correctional system. It will include both prisons and community corrections, and will also consider the role of alternative sentencing options.