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Samantha Lock

Inquiry to examine how prison guard could rape inmates

Former prison guard Wayne Astill was sentenced in March to 23 years jail for the rape of nine women. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The prolific sexual abuse of women inmates perpetrated by a former NSW prison officer and allegedly covered up by colleagues and dismissed by management will be investigated in an independent inquiry.

Wayne Astill was sentenced in March to a maximum of 23 years jail for the rape and indecent assault of nine women while working as an officer at the Dillwynia Correctional Centre in Sydney's west.

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