Extra 1,000 prison beds announced in NSW as union warns against arresting ‘our way out of domestic violence’

The NSW government has announced plans to add 1,000 extra prison beds in the state, primarily through the recommissioning of part of the Silverwater jail. This move comes as the government aims to address record numbers of prisoners on remand, particularly those awaiting trial on domestic violence charges. The extra capacity will help alleviate pressure on the state's correctional facilities, but the prison officers' union has cautioned against relying solely on incarceration to address domestic violence.

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The announcement of extra prison beds in NSW is a domestic policy development. It does not have a direct impact on financial markets or investor sentiment, and its effect on the NSW economy is likely to be neutral.

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