The Latest Breaking News from ACT Corrective Services

'Devastated my life': how a junior officer paid the price for a search tactic now banned in Canberra jail

Officer was investigated a search technique the jail had been using for years.

The Canberra Times · Sep 6

'At least 10 gangs' operating in overcrowded jail: top official reveals daily pressures

Limited accommodation, outdated design 'challenge' improvements.

The Canberra Times · Aug 1

Rise in condom orders follows shift in prison's sexual violence policy

Official policy allows consensual sex in Canberra jail.

The Canberra Times · Jul 25

Mum 'constantly drowning in heartache' since Luke's death

Damning report finds ACT govt knew prison cells were unsafe.

The Canberra Times · Aug 22, 2024

$14,500 a door could have saved Luke's life, but there were 'budget constraints'

A coroner has severely criticised the ACT government over the death.

The Canberra Times · Aug 22, 2024

Brendan assaulted his pregnant ex-wife. His actions were deemed 'less risky' than others

'Significant, persistent' offenders were left to their own devices.

The Canberra Times · Jul 8, 2024

Calls for inquiry into ACT Indigenous man's death in NSW prison

An Aboriginal health organisation has called for an independent inquiry.

The Canberra Times · Aug 8, 2023

'Cowardly' killer joined prison gang, helped 'drive' riot, tribunal told

The murderer sued ACT Corrective Services, alleging racial discrimination.

The Canberra Times · Jun 8, 2023

Alexander Maconochie Centre detainees under investigation over alleged fraudulent transactions

Police are investigating allegations detainees at Canberra's jail were able to defraud a man of thousands of dollars while incarcerated.

ABC News · Apr 21, 2023

Jail had 'little or no effect' on 'aggressive' taxi groper

Rahul repeatedly touched a passenger in inappropriate ways.

The Canberra Times · Apr 13, 2023