The New South Wales Minister for Corrections is a minister of the

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who is commissioned with responsibility for the administration of correctional services, juvenile justice, and prisons in the state of

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. The current Minister for Corrections is

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, since 5 April 2023. The minister administers the portfolio through the Stronger Communities

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, in particular through the

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, a

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of the Government of New South Wales, and additional agencies. Ultimately the minister is responsible to

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List of ministers

Former ministerial titles

Counter Terrorism

Justice

Juvenile Justice

Notes

References

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