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Australia is undergoing one of its largest prison infrastructure overhauls in decades, with states investing billions to combat overcrowding, modernise ageing facilities, and improve safety and rehabilitation outcomes. Nationally, inmate numbers have surged to nearly 47,000, prompting major builds and upgrades across youth justice centres, maximum-security units, and regional prisons.

From Queensland’s new $1B Woodford Youth Detention Centre and the 1,500-bed Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre, to Victoria’s $727M expansion across Cherry Creek, Parkville and Malmsbury, investment is accelerating nationwide. Tasmania, WA and SA are simultaneously rolling out critical upgrades, security modernisation programs, new technology systems, and expanded bed capacity—many incorporating AI, VR training, body-worn cameras and advanced perimeter security.

As states push to address rising remand populations, improve mental health support, and deliver safer environments for staff and inmates, Australia’s corrections sector is entering a transformative new era of large-scale construction, modernisation and innovation.

The Future Justice and Corrections Summit will bring together key stakeholders across government departments, private and public operators, architects and health practitioners to come together and discuss the future of Corrections in Australia and NZ.

With continued investment in the justice and corrections space, as well as ongoing work in helping create the right environments for inmates, it’s never been a better time to talk and collaborate with the leaders shaping future justice.

The event will be held on the 2 – 3 March 2027 in Melbourne, Australia. Download the sponsorship guide to see why you should be a part of this event.

Ahead of the Future Justice and Corrections Summit 2026, take a look back at some of the most interesting, informative and transformative presentations from the 2025 event.

Explore Exclusive insights from

• Youth Justice NSW & Allawaw Aboriginal Corporation
  
• Queensland, Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs
• Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
• G4S & Lifeline 
• Eastern Health
• Frank Baxter Youth Justice Centre & Shine for Kids
• Grieve Gillett Architect 
• Women's and Girls' Emergency Centre (WAGEC)
• CentreCare 

Ahead of the Future Justice and Corrections Summit 2025, take a look back at some of the most interesting, informative and transformative presentations from the 2024 event.

Explore Exclusive insights from

• Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network NSW 
• Corrections Victoria
• Youth Justice NSW
• Eastern Health
• SMART Recovery

Earlier this year in March we ran the 8th Annual Future Justice and Corrections Summit for ANZ in Sydney. We would like to share this exclusive presentation by NSW Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network on Harnessing data for sustainable healthcare improvement.

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Earlier this year in March we ran the 8th Annual Future Justice and Corrections Summit for ANZ in Sydney. We would like to share this exclusive presentation by NSW Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network on Bridging the Gap: Leadership and Transparency in Custodial Environments Across States. 

Earlier this year in March we ran the 8th Annual Future Justice and Corrections Summit for ANZ in Sydney. We would like to share this exclusive presentation by Corrections Victoria on Understanding and Responding to People Demonstrating Cognitive Impairments within Prison Settings.

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Earlier this year in March we ran the 8th Annual Future Justice and Corrections Summit for ANZ in Sydney. We would like to share this exclusive presentation by Youth Justice NSW on Empowering Youth Voices in Youth Justice Centres: Reform and Cultural Inclusion. Download the presentation to learn more.

Earlier this year in March we ran the 8th Annual Future Justice and Corrections Summit for ANZ in Sydney. We would like to share this exclusive presentation by SHINE for Kids on UAdvancing Rehabilitation Programs: Empowering Inmates for Successful Reintegration. Download the presentation to learn more.

Earlier this year in March we ran the 8th Annual Future Justice and Corrections Summit for ANZ in Sydney. We would like to share this exclusive presentation by Eastern Health on Embracing Voluntary Treatment and Holistic Care under The Mental Health & Wellbeing Act 2022. Download the presentation to learn more.

Earlier this year in March we ran the 8th Annual Future Justice and Corrections Summit for ANZ in Sydney. We would like to share this exclusive presentation by American Judge on International Legal Perspective on Justice System: Exploring Alternative Sentencing and Youth Justice. Download the presentation to learn more.

Earlier this year in March we ran the 8th Annual Future Justice and Corrections Summit for ANZ in Sydney. We would like to share this exclusive presentation by SMART Recovery on Inside Out: Through Care AOD Justice Program. Download the presentation to learn more.

Earlier this year in March we ran the 8th Annual Future Justice and Corrections Summit for ANZ in Sydney. We would like to share this exclusive presentation by Yoga on the Inside on Exploring Diverse Support Programs for Inmate Rehabilitation and Reintegration. Download the presentation to learn more.

We would like to share this exclusive research presentation by one of our Speakers Judge Victor Reyes on Leading a Balanced Life: Recognizing Secondary Trauma and Mitigating Its Effects.

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Earlier this year in March we ran the 8th Annual Future Justice and Corrections Summit for ANZ in Sydney. We would like to share this exclusive presentation by Yoga on the Inside on Building and Maintaining Relationships between Partnerships Service Providers and Corrections. Download the presentation to learn more.