Prison Official Visitors

Prison Official Visitors are members of the community who are appointed to visit approved prison facilities in Tasmania.

Their role is to check how people in custody are treated, their behaviour and the conditions they are living in. They listen to complaints from people in custody and investigate them. They also report on the conditions and welfare of people in custody.

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  • Complaints
  • About us - Prison
  • Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
  • Resources
  • Facilities we visit
  • The safety and wellbeing of children
Last updated: 8 October 2026