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PRESSURE MOUNTS TO REOPEN GRAFTON JAIL

Pressure is mounting on the Baird Government to re-open Grafton jail.

New South Wales prison officers are expected to cast a vote on Monday, over whether to make Grafton and Kirkconnell jail near Bathurst fully functional facilities .

The Public Service Association say’s its also considering refusing new prisoners into the system because of overcrowding.

Last week, state Attorney-General Brad Hazzard said upgrading Grafton Jail is under consideration.

It was downgraded to a remand centre two and a half years ago.

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