Victoria is also increasing
appears to be increasing at a rate higher than that
for non-Koori women, and at a significantly faster
rate than that of Koori male prisoners.
(Presentation to Aboriginal Justice Forum 9 November 2012).
State of Victoria, `Indigenous Offenders and Prisoners
March 2013', above n 3.
than male prisoners are in prison on remand.
remand than non-Koori women. In 2012, 67 out of
89 Koori women entering prison were on remand.
As at September 2012, 38 per cent of Victorian female
prisoners were on remand, compared to 19 per cent
of all male prisoners. Thirty-two per cent of Koori
female prisoners compared to 27 per cent of non-Koori
female prisoners. State of Victoria, Corrections Victoria,
`Indigenous Offenders and Prisoners November 2012',
above n 4.
State of Victoria, Department of Justice, Koori Justice
Unit, above n 8. Note also, that on 31 May 2013, 22
per cent of all Koori prisoners (male and female)
were on remand compared to 18 per cent of non-
Koori prisoners. State of Victoria, Corrections Victoria,
`Indigenous Offenders and Prisoners Data Report to the
July 2013 AJF' above n 1.