Criminals breaching parole will face further penalties, including three months extra in prison, under tough new laws that will make breaching parole an offence.

Under a bill to be introduced to State Parliament this week, parolees will be charged and face further jail time for breaching parole as well as face up to $4200 in fines.

Denis Napthine. Credit:Pat Scala

Premier Denis Napthine said the bill would give police new powers to arrest and charge a parolee for a breach of parole terms and conditions, such as drinking alcohol if a ban has been put in place, whether or not the breach involves further offending.

"This means police effectively have extra powers to deal with parolees before they have committed further offences, by arresting them for parole breaches and putting them back behind bars," Dr Napthine said.