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Experts slam WA Premier Mark McGowan over ‘terrorism’ link to Banksia Hill detainees

Advocates have long protested against the treatment of youths at the Banksia Hill detention centre. Photo: AAP

Following another riot at the notorious Banksia Hill Youth Detention Centre, the union that represents prison guards has added its voice to those calling for a change in the way youth justice is approached in Western Australia.

Aboriginal, legal and health experts and the CPSU/CSA all say the problems at Banksia Hill have been well documented and represent a failure of government policy and investment.

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