A New South Wales politician has accused the state’s corrections agency of unlawfully intercepting her phone conversations with prisoners, raising serious questions about surveillance practices within the justice system.
Greens MP Sue Higginson revealed that Corrective Services NSW had recorded her calls with inmates without proper authorisation.
Higginson, who has a background in legal advocacy, said the monitoring appeared to breach legal protections that normally shield communications between elected officials and people in custody.
The allegation has prompted calls for an independent investigation into how the agency handles phone surveillance inside correctional facilities.
Critics argue the practice, if confirmed, could undermine the ability of politicians to carry out oversight of prison conditions and respond to complaints from incarcerated individuals.
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Corrective Services NSW has maintained that its monitoring procedures comply with relevant legislation. The agency has not provided a detailed public response to the specific claims raised by Higginson.
The matter is expected to draw further scrutiny in state parliament with crossbench members signalling their intent to push for greater transparency around prisoner communication policies.
Legal experts have noted that the unauthorised recording of such calls could carry significant legal consequences for the agency involved.
