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Department of Justice 2008-09 Budget

The Government has announced a number of funding initiatives for the Department of Justice in the 2008-09 Budget.

The highlights are:

Tasmania Prison Service 

• $1.6m additional recurrent funding to cover operating costs.
• $800 000 additional one off funding to secure the perimeter fence at the Risdon Prison Complex.
• $874 000 additional one off funding to upgrade holding cells at the Hobart Supreme Court.
• Funding is flagged for 2009-10 to commence Phase D of the Prison Infrastructure Redevelopment Program.

Workplace Standards - Approval & Compliance 

• $1.2m additional funding over three years for major projects, infrastructure developments and high risk industries.

Regional Settlement and Investment Strategies 

• $750 000 funding over two years.

Tasmanian State Architect 

• $263 000 recurrent to establish this new position.

Community Legal Centres 

• $200 000 additional recurrent funding. 

 
The Tasmanian Government's 2008-09 Budget Documents are available from www.budget.tas.gov.au.

 

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