Corrections Act 1997

At the request of a prisoner who is a child's parent or guardian, the Director may permit the prisoner's child to live with the prisoner in the prison if the Director is satisfied that – it is in the best interests of the child to live with his or her parent or guardian in the prison; and the management, good order or security of the prison will not be threatened by the child living in the prison.

The prisoner is responsible for the safety and care of the prisoner's child while the child lives in the prison.

If the Director considers that the child's behaviour is threatening the security or good order of the prison or the child's safety is threatened, the Director may cause the child to be removed from the prison.