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Back to EpisodesMore Australians in jail at a higher cost; is the system working?
Published 4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Australia's average daily prison population is at its highest level in eight years. New data from the Productivity Commission has found more on average, around 45,000 people were locked up each day in the 2024-2025 financial year. Experts say the figures are a clear indication the system is failing.