Parole in NSW

Find out how the NSW State Parole Authority is legislated and makes decisions; how serious offenders are managed and how parolees are supervised.

Topics

The SPA makes parole decisions only for inmates serving prison sentences more than 3 years
How parole can help us build safer communities
Discover how the State Parole Authority makes decisions about parole
How paroles are supervised and the penalties for breaches of parole
The parole process for serious offenders in NSW and how they are managed
NSW is the only jurisdiction in Australia that holds parole hearings in court and open to the public
Find out about the legislation governing the State Parole Authority
Last updated:

02 Apr 2025