Report criticises rising prison population

By Hannah Ryan
Updated October 29 2021 - 4:07pm, first published 4:03pm
A Productivity Commission report says prison populations have soared despite a dip in crime.
A Productivity Commission report says prison populations have soared despite a dip in crime.

Prison numbers are surging to record highs throughout Australia despite a fall in crime, a new Productivity Commission report says.

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