The Beechworth Correctional Centre is a minimum security prison, located in

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. It was opened in January 2005 as a replacement for the now-closed HM Prison Beechworth. Accommodation in the prison is made up of several self-catered and fully catered units. Prisoners in self-catered units are given a weekly budget to buy groceries and cook their own meals. As of 2006, the budget was $27.00. The prisoners work in a variety of areas, including landcare work, factory work, billet positions, and kitchen jobs, as well as several education options. Like other minimum security prisons, the Beechworth Correctional Centre has a

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. Any prisoner who tests positive for drugs is moved into a punishment

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and moved to a higher security prison.

Notable prisoners

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References

External links

Official Site(archived)
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