Petition from ‘deceived’ community tabled as politicians slam Goulburn jail closure

Key points

• A petition calling on the NSW Government to halt the closure of a maximum security wing at Goulburn jail was tabled in parliament after gathering 20,000 signatures. Goulburn MP Wendy Tuckerman said residents feel let down and accused the government of deceiving the town.
• Corrections Minister Anoulack Chanthivong said the wings were no longer fit for purpose, citing limited ventilation, natural light and hygiene facilities.
• He said about 200 staff remain at the centre and that there would be no forced redundancies or transfers.