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Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) can confirm the Department has safely evacuated the low security Palen Creek Correctional Centre today due to the effects of nearby bushfires on the Queensland and New South Wales border in the Mount Barney National Park. The decision to evacuate was made...
Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) is working on removing one of the biggest obstacles facing prisoners when they are released: finding stable and appropriate housing. The PRSA, launched in October, is for male prisoners eligible for parole but who remain in custody because they don’t have suitable...
Good afternoon QCS Media and Communications is moving premises over the weekend. Consequently, we will be contactable for media inquiries only on the mobile 0447 174377 until Monday mid-morning. We appreciate your patience. QCS Media and Communications. ...
The first building of the Capricornia Correctional Centre expansion was officially opened yesterday in Rockhampton by Deputy Commissioner Organisational Capability, James Koulouris and Corrective Services Minister Mark Ryan MP. The X8 block is a services building that is part of the ongoing Capricornia Correctional Centre expansion...
The Code Silver incident at Capricornia Correctional Centre has been resolved, with the prisoners surrendering peacefully a short time ago. They have been taken to the Detention Unit. The prison is in its usual nighttime lockdown. ...
Queensland Corrective Services can confirm that two officers have been injured during an incident at Capricornia Correctional Centre this afternoon. A number of prisoners climbed onto the roof of a unit block and the centre has been locked down in line with standard procedure. Three prisoners remain...
Three custodial correctional officers have been suspended from duty after being charged with criminal offences relating to use of force and misconduct in public office at Capricornia Correctional Centre. As a top-tier public safety agency, Queensland Corrective Services is committed to the highest standards of conduct,...
A custodial corrections officer has been suspended as a result of an ongoing investigation relating to inappropriate behaviour towards other officers at the Borallon Training and Correctional Centre. As a top-tier public safety agency, Queensland Corrective Services is committed to the highest standards of conduct, transparency...
Queensland Corrective Services can confirm that an officer was subject to an alleged assault at Wolston Correctional Centre this morning. It will be alleged that the officer was conducting a muster of prisoners when a 49-year-old man touched him inappropriately. The officer, who was uninjured, immediately challenged...
Queensland Corrective Services can confirm that two officers were injured during a confrontation with a number of prisoners at about 12 noon today at Townsville Correctional Centre. It is believed the two male officers received head, arm and hand injuries. They were assessed and transported to...
