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Jack Gramenz

Risk reduction focus after two deaths at private prison

There have been two inmate deaths at Parklea prison in 2024, operators confirm. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Two inmates at a privately operated prison have died in custody in as many months, renewing debate about jail safety and control. 

Prison operator MTC Australia confirmed a 53-year-old man died on Saturday and another man, 58, died on January 12 at Parklea Correctional Centre in Sydney's northwest.

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