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Number of female prisoners rise by 65% within the last decade!

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The number of female inmates in Australia has dramatically increased by 65% in the past decade due to conviction in several charges mainly related to government support fraud.


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By Stephanie Andary, Fares Hassan

Presented by Good Morning Australia 6-9 AM

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The number of female inmates in Australia has dramatically increased by 65% in the past decade due to conviction in several charges mainly related to government support fraud.



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