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Australian detention centres face security lapses under US-linked operator

Internal documents reveal a new spate of stabbings, overdoses, and drug use at Melbourne and Villawood immigration detention centres, likely breaching Australian laws protecting staff and detainees. The operator, Management and Training Corporation, a US prison firm, has faced prior scrutiny for security failings. This raises questions about government oversight and detainee safety.

Guardian Worldabout 9 hours agoAU, USengCredibility 28%View source

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Mosaic Score5.3
Model confidence0.5
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.3

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