Cameron Welsh: Notorious Prisoner’s Freedom Bid BLOCKED as Commissioner Steps In
- Cameron Welsh, who sparked statewide industrial action after assaulting prison officers, faces opposition to his release
- The Commissioner of Corrective Services has submitted “detailed” submissions opposing Welsh’s parole
- The State Parole Authority will hold a public hearing on November 21 to review the decision to rescind Welsh’s parole
- Premier Chris Minns says the Director of Public Prosecutions is considering an appeal against the leniency of Welsh’s sentence
Notorious prisoner Cameron Welsh, who sparked widespread outrage after assaulting four prison officers, has been dealt a significant blow in his bid for freedom. The Commissioner of Corrective Services has stepped in to oppose Welsh’s release, submitting “detailed” submissions to the State Parole Authority.
Welsh, who was sentenced to a three-year community corrections order for the brutal assault, remains in custody after his parole was revoked. The incident, which left two officers hospitalised and unable to return to work, sparked a statewide industrial action by Corrective Services officers.
“Given the seriousness and complexity of this case, the Authority has decided to stand the matter over to a public court review hearing on Friday, 21 November 2025,” the State Parole Authority said in a statement.
Premier Chris Minns has weighed in on the controversy, revealing that the Director of Public Prosecutions is considering an appeal against the leniency of Welsh’s sentence. “The sentence handed down to Cameron Welsh has been described as lenient, and we’re taking a close look at it,” Minns said.
Welsh’s history of violence is well-documented. In 2021, he was jailed for a maximum of six years for grievous bodily harm charges. After his release in June 2024, he was rearrested for allegedly threatening a relative, and his parole was revoked. While in custody, he assaulted the four prison officers, leaving them with serious injuries.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for tougher sentencing laws. “This is a wake-up call for our justice system,” said one corrections officer. “We need to start taking a harder line on violent offenders like Cameron Welsh.”