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Greens politician Sue Higginson accused prison officers in NSW of illegally eavesdropping on her calls with inmates, violating privileged communication laws. She provided specific examples of threats and intimidation, leading to an investigation by Corrective Services NSW and a review of phone monitoring procedures. The incident occurred amidst broader prison issues, including record inmate numbers and Indigenous deaths in custody. Higginson successfully pushed for a motion to prevent increased snooping on prisoner-lawyer calls, emphasizing the need for staff training on privileged calls to maintain trust and ensure inmates receive help without fear.

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