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The State Parole Authority is committed to answering media inquiries and providing information about parole hearings and decisions in a timely and transparent manner.
If you are a journalist, you can contact media officer via:
Email:Media.SPA@correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au
Media releases about parole decisions generally always reference the conditions with which the inmate must comply.
These documents are provided to assist with media reporting of parole decisions:
All offenders in NSW, whether on a court or Parole Authority order parole, must comply with 11 Standard Conditions of parole (PDF, 17.7 KB) of Parole 1-11.
The Parole Authority has powers to impose any number of Additional Conditions such as electronic monitoring.
For every parole decision, the Authority records the reasons relied upon for granting parole (DOCX, 25.4 KB) or for refusing parole. (DOCX, 109.3 KB)
The reasons given depend on the circumstances of the individual case.
The Authority as a media education program that allows journalists to attend briefings conducted with the Director and Chair to better understand its role and functions.
These briefings are conducted for learning purposes, under Chatham House rules, and are strictly not for reporting.
If you are a journalist who is interested in this professional development, please contact the Media Officer daniela.ongaro@correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au
Review hearings are open to the public and media and are held in the State Parole Authority Courtroom located at:
Court 1A Level 1
Sydney West Trial Courts Building
6 George Street, Parramatta
Audio and video recording, as well as photography, of review hearings is prohibited.
For matters of high public interest, the Parole Authority may allow a pool camera to film a hearing, however any request must be made in writing and approved by the Director.
For all filming requests please contact the Media Officer.
08 May 2025