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These pages outline the policies that guide the Board's activities and considerations.

Policy 1 – Framework Policy
One of the functions of the Board is to develop policies about how it conducts its business.  The Board’s first policy, the Framework Policy, establishes guidelines for the development of further policies. (View the full policy).

Policy 2 – Requests for early consideration of applications for parole
Policy guiding how the Board deals with applications from offenders to be considered for parole at a time other than when they are due to be heard. (View the full policy).

Policy 3 – Oral submissions from Victims
Policy guiding how the Board deals with oral submissions from victims. (View the full policy).

Policy 4 – Attendance at recall, section 107 and ESO hearings

Policy guiding attendance by offenders at recall, section 107 and Extended Supervision Order (conditions) hearings.  (View the full policy).

Policy 5 – Media presence at hearings
Requests from the media to attend hearings of the Board may be granted subject to strict conditions. (View the full policy).

Policy 6 – When an offender should be considered for parole if they are recalled to prison
In the absence of any Board decision to the contrary, an offender will be considered for parole by the Board as soon as practicable after three months following their recall to prison. (View the full policy).

Policy 7 – the Extended Board
Policy guiding the membership and operation of the Extended Board. (View the full policy).