Northern Territory Government
In 1989 the Department of Correctional Services was formed when Correctional Services separated from the Department of Health and Community Services to once again become a Department in its own right. During this period the Department built and took responsibility for the Don Dale Detention Centre. In 2001 Correctional Services was absorbed into the new Department of Justice.
1984 - 1987 Department of Correctional Services
1987 - 1989 Department of Health and Community Services - Correctional Services
1989 - 2001 Department of Correctional Services
2001 - 2013 Department of Justice
2013 - Department of Correctional Services
Prepared by: Karen George, Megg Kelham and Gary George
Created: 8 April 2014
Last updated: 4 August 2023
Cite this: https://www.findandconnect.gov.au/ref/nt/biogs/YE00366b.htm
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