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Ethan James

Kids' needs not met at Ashley: Tas premier

Evidence at a recent inquiry has renewed concern over detainee welfare at the detention centre. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Tasmania's premier has conceded current detainees at the troubled Ashley Youth Detention Centre have not had their needs met amid staffing shortages.

Jeremy Rockliff on Tuesday announced several new reviews into the facility, which has in recent weeks been the subject of harrowing evidence at a child sexual abuse inquiry.

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