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Almost half of prisoners return to jail within two years. Shannon was one of them

Tasmania’s prison system returned 46.6% of released inmates to custody within two years as a small rehabilitation program helped about 60 people.

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Almost half of those released from prison end up back behind bars within two years. Convicted drug trafficker Shannon Pursell was one of them.

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Almost half of prisoners return to jail within two years. Shannon was one of them

Almost half of those released from prison end up back behind bars within two years. Convicted drug trafficker Shannon Pursell was one of them.

·Ultimo, Australia
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ABC Australia broke the news in Ultimo, Australia on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
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