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Corrections Act 1986
73ASafety and protection of the community paramount in parole decisions
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73A Safety and protection of the community paramount in parole decisions
The Board must give paramount consideration to the safety and protection of the community in determining—
(a) whether to make or vary a parole order; or
(b) whether to cancel a prisoner's parole or revoke the cancellation of parole; or
(c) the period specified in an order under section 74AAD; or
(d) whether to make a restricted prisoner declaration and the period specified in the declaration.