New spate of stabbings, overdoses and fires at Australian immigration detention centres run by ICE-linked US prison firm
Internal documents reveal a series of violent incidents, including stabbings and overdoses, at Australian immigration detention centers managed by the US-based Management and Training Corporation. The Australian government is under pressure as these security lapses suggest potential breaches of workplace safety laws.
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It highlights the risks associated with privatizing government detention services and raises questions about corporate accountability in human rights and safety standards.
Sydney’s Villawood immigration detention centre, where eight fires were reported to have been lit between February and May. Sydney’s Villawood immigration detention centre, where eight fires were reported to have been lit between February and May. Australian immigration and asylum New spate of stabbings, overdoses and fires at Australian immigration detention centres run by ICE-linked US prison firm Exclusive: Federal government under scrutiny as documents reveal serious security lapses at Melbourne and Villawood immigration detention centres
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Prefer the Guardian on Google A new spate of stabbings, overdoses and drug use in Australia’s immigration detention centres has put the Australian government in likely breach of laws designed to protect staff and detainees, internal documents show.
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