Latest twist in fake collar bomber's parole bid

While the State Parole Authority today recommended fake collar bomber Paul Douglas Peters be granted supervised parole in August, there is now a new twist in his bid to walk free.

A Current Affair crime editor Simon Bouda told the program's host Leila McKinnon that Peters shouldn't be packing his bag just yet.

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Peters was behind the collar bomb extortion attempt on Sydney schoolgirl Madeleine Pulver in 2011.

A Current Affair first broke the story about Peter's impending release from prison and that he was on a work release program six weeks ago.

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Today, the State Parole Authority's intention to grant Peters parole in August was supported by the Serious Offenders Review Council and Community Corrections.

However, Bouda said, "what I can exclusively reveal tonight is the Corrective Service Commissioner and the Government will oppose Peters being granted parole in August".

Bouda said the decision came about "because he needs to participate in further pre-release preparation … such as day or weekend leave".

So, now there will be a public hearing in early August where it's expected his bid for parole will be disputed.