The Latest Breaking News from Alexander Maconochie Centre

Health care offered to women in prison should match community standards – and their rights

On this International Women’s Day, let’s not forget women in prison.

The Conversation · Mar 7, 2023

Canberra woman suing Alexander Maconochie Centre says her human rights were violated in 'degrading' strip search

A former prisoner says it felt like she was being "pack raped" when officers removed her from her cell before a strip search that she says breached her human rights.

ABC News · Mar 7, 2023

Call to waive fees for safe driving courses

The answer to safer roads lies in the classroom, advocates say.

The Canberra Times · Jan 5, 2023

Detainee punished for $4.6m 'rampage' after consuming 'prison brew'

Garang Dau Deng sentenced to seven years jail for Alexander Maconochie Centre arson, property damage.

The Canberra Times · Apr 25, 2022

'Very violent man' refused bail after allegedly controlling woman from jail

Transcripts of calls suggested the man may be "dominating" a woman while behind bars.

The Canberra Times · Mar 31, 2022

Women prisoners warn of jail trouble as COVID staff shortages bite

Alexander Maconochie Centre "serious incident" fears as 8 per cent of staff go absent

The Canberra Times · Feb 12, 2022

Prisoner found dead at Canberra prison

A prisoner in a punishment unit at Alexander Maconochie Centre has been found dead.

The Canberra Times · Feb 2, 2022