Banksia Hill Detention Centre “a tinderbox ready to ignite” lawyers warn WA Government Originally published on NIT written by Giovanni Torre Please note: This story contains reference to someone who has died and contains details readers may find distressing. Banksia Hill Detention Centre is a “tinderbox ready to ignite”, the law firm spearheading a prospective […]

An inquest into the drowning deaths of two Aboriginal boys Originally published on SBS written by Aaron Fernandes An inquest into the drowning deaths of two Aboriginal boys found the police that pursued them acted appropriately. Their families are now considering legal action. WARNING: This story contains images of Aboriginal people who have passed. The […]

Lockdown concerns for WA youth detainees Originally published on The West Australian By Michael Ramsey Juvenile detainees in WA are locked in cells 14 hours a day despite warnings it could spark riots. Juvenile detainees in Western Australia are being locked in their cells for 14 hours a day despite repeated warnings that extended lockdowns […]

Former inmates of Banksia Hill juvenile prison to sue, alleging mistreatment More than 250 former inmates of Western Australia’s juvenile detention centre have registered to be part of a class-action lawsuit alleging mistreatment at the centre. By Herlyn Kaur, originally publiushed on abc.com.au Key points Banksia Hill is WA’s only prison for 10- to 17-year-olds It was the […]