Australian Prisons Cause Record Indigenous Deaths in Custody Since 1980

Australian Prisons Cause Record Indigenous Deaths in Custody Since 1980

11 December, 20251 sources compared
Australia

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    33 Indigenous people died in custody in the year to June, highest since 1980

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    Indigenous deaths comprised 33 of 113 total Australian custody deaths in the 12 months to June

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    Indigenous prisoners account for more than one-third of Australia's prison population

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Indigenous deaths in custody

Information about Australian prisons shows record Indigenous deaths in custody since 1980.

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Indigenous deaths in custody in Australia hit highest level since 1980

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