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New statistics show Indigenous Australians 12 times more likely to be in jail over general population

By ABC NEWS (Australia)

Published : June 21, 2023 - 07:51

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Startling new statistics have revealed the extent of Indigenous over-representation in South Australia's prison system. First Nations people are now 12 times more likely to be imprisoned than the general population, with the S-A Government hoping an 11-million-dollar overhaul will deliver results.