Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre
 Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre, 2015 | |
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| Location | Wacol, Queensland |
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| Status | Operational |
| Security class | High Security |
| Capacity | 890 |
| Opened | 1992 |
| Managed by | Queensland Corrective Services |
Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre is a high security remand centre for males, primarily accommodating individuals who a judge or magistrate has ordered to be held in custody as they await, and during, trial.[1] The centre is located on the Ipswich Motorway at Wacol in the south-western suburbs of Brisbane, Australia. It is the largest correctional centre in Queensland.[2] The centre's Maximum Security Unit was closed on 1 March 2013, with maximum security inmates moved to other maximum security facilities within the state.[3]
The centre is relatively modern with televisions, showers and toilets in all rooms and shared dining facilities.
Managed by the Queensland Corrective Services the Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre was the second of Queensland's privately operated non-government prisons (previously managed by Geo Group), sharing the notation with the Southern Queensland Correctional Centre (previously managed by Serco). Both of which were announced to be transitioned to be managed by Queensland Corrective Services in 2019.[4]
The facility is named after Arthur Gorrie.[5]
In June 2018, the contract for the facility was up for tender.[6]
In 2020, after more than 28 years, Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre transitioned from GEO Group services to Queensland Corrective Services.[7]
Violence and overcrowding
[edit]In June 2018, a report by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation revealed widespread inmate violence, overcrowding and brutality by prison guards at Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre. The rate of prisoner assault in 2016 was more than twice that of the next most violent prison in the country.[6]
Notable prisoners
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References
[edit]- ^ "Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre – the GEO Group Inc". Archived from the original on 24 July 2013. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ Khalil, Shireen (21 June 2018). "Investigation reveals shocking level of violence in Queensland jail". news.com.au. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "Inmate death triggers MSU closure – Yahoo!7". Archived from the original on 17 September 2013. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ "About Queensland Corrective Services". Queensland Corrective Services. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
- ^ "Public Speaking Training in Queensland: District 69 Toastmasters". Toastmastersd69.org. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
- ^ a b "Inside Australia's 'powder keg' private prison". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 20 June 2018. Archived from the original on 25 September 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ "About". The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd. Retrieved 24 July 2021.