The Destitute Asylum Act 1863 was passed in response to years of concerns and complaints about the management of, and conditions in, the Destitute Asylum. This Act gave the Government the power 'to make rules and regulations for the maintenance of order, discipline, decency, and cleanliness' among residents of the Asylum. It also allowed the Government to find suitable employment for the residents.
Despite the passing of the Act, conditions deteriorated further. The Destitute Asylum was publicly criticised and the Governor was urged to remove the children to a separate facility. The passing of the Destitute Persons Relief Act in 1866 allowed for the establishment of these separate facilities. This new legislation repealed the Destitute Asylum Act 1863.
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16 January 2023
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