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(3) The number of potential tenders invited was 15.

(4) A date for submission of the final report has not been determined.

Alexander Maconochie Centre—Oversight committee
(Question No 397)

Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Corrections, upon notice, on 6 August 2021:

What recommendations has the Alexander Maconochie Centre Oversight Committee suggested to the ACT Government since its formation.

Mr Gentleman: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

Input from the Committee has seen ACT Corrective Services prioritise twelve policies for development and advanced training opportunities in crowd control for custodial staff. The Committee is also examining issues related to staff rostering and staff engagement.

Alexander Maconochie Centre—Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander detainee transfers
(Question No 398)

Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Corrections, upon notice, on 6 August 2021:

(1) How many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander detainees were transferred to NSW Corrections because of the November 2020 riot.

(2) How many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander detainees have been transferred to NSW Corrections in the last 12 months.

Mr Gentleman: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1) Four (4) detainees transferred to NSW Corrections following the 10 November 2020 incident identified as being from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

(2) Five (5) of the detainees that have been transferred to NSW Corrections within the last 12 months identified as being from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

ACT Corrective Services—staff health and safety
(Question No 399)

Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Corrections, upon notice, on 6 August 2021:

What standard protective equipment such as stab-resistant vests and batons are correctional officers equipped with during (a) normal operating procedure in the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC), (b) targeted searches of AMC areas, cells and detainees, (c) targeted searches (where there is intelligence suggesting the presence of


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