Parole Board Queensland decision

"All decisions by Parole Board Queensland and its President are made independently and without political interference," Minister for Corrective Services Mark Ryan said.

“While I cannot interfere with decisions of the independent parole board, personally I do feel disappointed in the decision.

“I can understand why the Pullens feel the way they do.

“As I have previously stated, the President of the Parole Board Queensland made it clear to me that any decisions that the Parole Board had made for future granting of parole would be reviewed in-light of the new ‘No Body, No Parole’ laws.

"The Corrective Services (No Body, No Parole) Amendment Bill 2017 was passed by Parliament this month, but is yet to be assented.

“I understand that the Parole Board Queenslandreview has now been finalised.

“Questions around the final decision to release a prisoner on parole needs to be directed to the Parole Board Queensland."

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