Rebecca Minty appointed ACT Inspector of Correctional Services

OICS is delighted to announce that Rebecca Minty has been appointed the new ACT Inspector of Correctional Services, following the completion of Neil McAllister’s 5-year appointment.

Rebecca has worked with OICS as Deputy Inspector since 2018, working in close partnership with Neil McAllister, the inaugural ACT Inspector of Correctional Services, since its inception to establish and operationalise OICS. Rebecca has also worked in human rights law and policy for more than fifteen years, both in the ACT and internationally. Her work has focused particularly on conditions and treatment of persons deprived of their liberty, including with the Association for the Prevention of Torture. Congratulations Rebecca!

We would also like to thank Neil, for the incredible contribution he has made here in the ACT through his work as Inspector. Neil commenced his role as inaugural ACT Inspector of Correctional Services on 14 March 2018, establishing the office, and accomplishing 3 whole of centre reviews, 2 thematic reviews and 14 critical incident reviews during his 5 year term. We wish you all the best for the next chapter, we will miss you!

“I am looking forward to working constructively to improve conditions and treatment of persons deprived of their liberty.” Rebecca Minty, ACT Inspector of Correctional Services.