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    Find out more about Parole in NSW, how the State Parole Authority is legislated and makes decisions, how serious offenders are managed, and how parole is supervised.
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    An Intensive Correction Order (ICO) is an alternative to a full-time prison sentence. It is a court sentence of not more than two years which is served in the community under the strict supervision of Community Corrections officers.
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    Victims of crime, or their family, have the right to be heard before the SPA makes a final parole decision for the offender. A victim’s submission is always considered and can remain confidential.
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      • Robert Hughes Granted Parole
      • Supervised Parole for 'DL' in the best interest of community safety
      • SPA welcomes new Chair Judge Bellew, SC
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      • Robert Terry Smith granted parole
      • SPA forms an intention to refuse parole for inmate Kieran Loveridge
      • William Matheson Parole Decision
      • William Harold Matheson granted parole
      • William Harold Matheson granted parole
      • Parole Determination - Tara Gilbert
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      • Keli Lane - Parole Determination
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Parole consideration
east
Granting parole
east
Refusing parole
east
Reintegration home detention
east
Manifest injustice
east
Anniversary consideration
east
Revocation prior to release
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21 Mar 2025

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