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EXPLAINED: Parole loophole closed for tasmanian prisoners | Rare Historical Photos

Tasmania Legislative Council Elise Archer

The Tasmanian government has closed a loophole in how parole eligibility dates are calculated. (David Gray/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Tasmanian criminals will spend more time behind bars after the government closed a parole loophole.

Outdated laws meant criminals who committed more offences while out on parole were handed new non-parole periods that could expire before they were sentenced for their fresh crimes.

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