Mr Hort is requesting detailed data on the operational capacity and population of all custodial facilities in WA, including adult prisons, Banksia Hill Detention Centre, and Unit 18/19, for the year 2026 to date.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 2320Legislative Assembly
Asked
6 May 2026
Portfolio: Corrective Services

Question

(1) For each custodial facility in Western Australia — including all adult prisons, Banksia Hill Detention Centre and Unit 18 — what is the current operational capacity, broken down by facility?(2) For each custodial facility in WA - including all adult prisons, Banksia Hill Detention Centre and Unit 19 - what is the current prison population, broken down by facility?(3) For each custodial facility, what has been the average daily population for 2026 (YTD) broken down by facility?(4) For the 2026 calendar year to date, on which date was the highest total daily population recorded across the adult prison estate, and what was that total prisoner population? (1) For each custodial facility in Western Australia — including all adult prisons, Banksia Hill Detention Centre and Unit 18 — what is the current operational capacity, broken down by facility? (2) For each custodial facility in WA - including all adult prisons, Banksia Hill Detention Centre and Unit 19 - what is the current prison population, broken down by facility? (3) For each custodial facility, what has been the average daily population for 2026 (YTD) broken down by facility? (4) For the 2026 calendar year to date, on which date was the highest total daily population recorded across the adult prison estate, and what was that total prisoner population?

Answer

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