Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security (MNS), Senator Matthew Samuda, says the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) will be seeking to employ a senior psychiatrist to ensure that inmates with mental illnesses are properly attended to while in state care.
The pending move is part of steps being taken by the ministry to address shortcomings in the country’s penal institutions.
Samuda made the statement to update the nation on the internal audit conducted by the ministry into the death of Noel Chambers during Friday sitting of the Senate.
He said it was important that he addressed the matter frontally, given deficiencies in the medical unit within the Human Resource Department of the DCS.
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A townhouse tenant has towels at the ready after he claimed more water leaked through his roof which he has been rallying his landlord to fix.
Rod Chambers said he first reported the leaks to Rock Property, agent for the landlord, on December 12.
He claims the problem had not been solved before January 7 when he slipped down his wet stairs and broke his arm.
The Caloundra resident said he had cleaned up pools of water every time heavy rain poured down over Rufous Ct.
He claimed mould spots again appeared on his ceiling after rain last week when he was wiping up water.
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Digital and innovation leader joins Swinburne Council
Swinburne University of Technology Chancellor, Professor John Pollaers OAM, today announced the appointment of digital innovator John Chambers to the Swinburne Council.
Mr Chambers is a seasoned corporate and board executive, with a wealth of senior executive and advisor experience across startup, telecommunications and digital organisations.
A critical time for universities
Speaking of the appointment, Professor John Pollaers said he was delighted John would be joining Swinburne Council to help guide the university through a critical stage.
“Swinburne is committed to creating a rich learning environment that champions bringing people and technology together to create a better world. John’s rich digital, technology and innovation experience is the perfect mix to support Swinburne in its future endeavours,” Professor Pollaers said.