CORE—the Public Correctional Enterprise

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CORE—the Public Correctional Enterprise was established 1 July 1996 following a review and restructure of the administration of Victoria's corrections system by the Department of Justice (VA 3085). he name was a portmanteau of 'correction' and 'rehabilitation'.

CORE was responsible for the establishment, management and security of public prisons and the welfare of prisoners. It was also responsible for the administration of services related to community based corrections and the welfare of offenders, and other correctional services. CORE also assumed responsibility for the management of Victoria's prison industries from the Victorian Prison Industries Commission (VA 5734).

CORE oversaw the decommissioning of Pentridge (VA 863), Fairlea (VA 926), Sale (VA 982) and Morwell River (VA 4105) Prisons and the Metropolitan Reception Prison (VA 4107).

On 1 July 2003, CORE and the Office of the Correctional Services Commissioner (VA 4276) were integrated into a single business unit, Corrections Victoria (VA 4819).