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(A)manda Parkinson

Plan for 1000 new prison beds in the Northern Territory

The NT government plan has unveiled a plan to reduce prison overcrowding and focus on rehabilitation ((A)manda Parkinson/AAP PHOTOS)

After passing a suite of justice repeals in the first week of sittings, the Northern Territory government has unveiled plans to add another 1000 jail beds.

Deputy Chief Minister Gerard Maley said the government had come up with a three-point plan to reduce overcrowding, build long-term infrastructure and focus on rehabilitation. 

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