Incident Reports

Incident Reports are records of events that occur in immigration detention, produced by detention centre staff for the Australian Government.

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1106 incident reports from Northern IDC between 3 Oct 2009 and 26 May 2011.

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  1. Occurred
  2. Type
  3. Location
  4. Summary
  5. Location Details
  6. Number

  1. Incident 1-2RIUCH

    Occurred On
    Type
    Failure - IT Systems
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Site suffered power outage during electrical storm. Outage lasted approximately 2 minutes
    Location Details
    Northern IDC
    In. Number
    1-2RIUCH see details →

  2. Incident 1-2WV8NF

    Occurred On
    Type
    Self Harm - Threatened
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client found standing on table in the cabana with a microphone lead round his neck attached to the rafter.
    Location Details
    Cabana South 2 compound
    In. Number
    1-2WV8NF see details → Detail Report

  3. Incident 1-2XHGJT

    Occurred On
    Type
    Removal - Aborted
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) refused to exit vehicle at Darwin International airport. DIAC NT removals spoke with client to no avail. Client transported back to NIDC
    Location Details
    Darwin International Airport
    In. Number
    1-2XHGJT see details → Detail Report

  4. Incident 1-2XM531

    Occurred On
    Type
    Weapon - Client in possession
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client found to have concealed a 26cm metal rod used as a construction retaining spike, on his person.
    Location Details
    South 2 compound, NIDC
    In. Number
    1-2XM531 see details → Detail Report

  5. Incident 1-2XM5EF

    Occurred On
    Type
    Abusive/Aggressive Behaviour
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    DIAC Interview Officer informed Serco that client threatened to damage facility if he was not placed on a flight home tonight.
    Location Details
    North Interview rooms, NIDC
    In. Number
    1-2XM5EF see details → Detail Report

  6. Incident 1-2YYR63

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) escorted to Royal Darwin Hospital with toothache and swollen lower face
    Location Details
    From South 2 Compound of NIDC to RDH
    In. Number
    1-2YYR63 see details → Detail Report

  7. Incident 1-357E5R

    Occurred On
    Type
    Failure - IT Systems
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Local Electricity supply failure to site. On site emergency back up generators kicked in immediately
    Location Details
    NIDC Centre and Berrimah House
    In. Number
    1-357E5R see details →

  8. Incident 1-368DH9

    Occurred On
    Type
    Assault - Not OBH
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client, s. 47F(1) alleged that a volley ball was purposely thrown at his face hitting him in the left eye. 17/02/09. s. 47F(1) s. 47F(1) since this incident is reported to have settled. The matter is considered closed.
    Location Details
    South 2 compound, NIDC.
    In. Number
    1-368DH9 see details →

  9. Incident 1-39AXHJ

    Occurred On
    Type
    Contraband found
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    A search of client s. 47F(1) property prior to transfer to Perth revealed a quantity of computer pornographic printoutsl s. 47F(1) admitted printing the material. IT investigating and looking into links.
    Location Details
    Stores area of centre
    In. Number
    1-39AXHJ see details →

  10. Incident 1-3ISDLX

    Occurred On
    Type
    Assault - Not OBH
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) pushed client s. 47F(1) off a chair
    Location Details
    South 3 Recreation Room
    In. Number
    1-3ISDLX see details →

  11. Incident 1-3DWZ2L

    Occurred On
    Type
    Media - Approach staff/clients
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Staff Member on reception received telephone call from media
    Location Details
    Reception Office
    In. Number
    1-3DWZ2L see details →

  12. Incident 1-3EGNUP

    Occurred On
    Type
    Abusive/Aggressive Behaviour
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) became aggressive and threw the keyboard at the monitor causing it to shatter
    Location Details
    South 3 Multi Function Room
    In. Number
    1-3EGNUP see details →

  13. Incident 1-3FED0L

    Occurred On
    Type
    Media - Approach staff/clients
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Chanel 9 film crew approached clients at Darwin Airport upon arrival from Christmas Island. The film crew continued to film the bus until through the security gate at Berrimah Base.
    Location Details
    Darwin Airport
    In. Number
    1-3FED0L see details →

  14. Incident 1-3J6QL1

    Occurred On
    Type
    Assault - Not OBH
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Clients fighting
    Location Details
    Recreation Room South 2
    In. Number
    1-3J6QL1 see details →

  15. Incident 1-3M2PUT

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client complained of chest pains. Duty triage contacted and requested immediate transfer to hospital.
    Location Details
    South Two accommodation area
    In. Number
    1-3M2PUT see details →

  16. Incident 1-3OUFE5

    Occurred On
    Type
    Abusive/Aggressive Behaviour
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) from North 1 Compound was abusive and non compliant while in Property
    Location Details
    Property office
    In. Number
    1-3OUFE5 see details →

  17. Incident 1-3PNZBF

    Occurred On
    Type
    Voluntary starvation (>24 hrs)
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client clams he is on a hunger strike until DIAC give him a permanent VISA
    Location Details
    NIDC North 1
    In. Number
    1-3PNZBF see details →

  18. Incident 1-3PIWA3

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) experienced loss of breath. iHMS reviewed client on site at NIDC clinic who then after review requested we call an ambulance.
    Location Details
    South 2 Compound
    In. Number
    1-3PIWA3 see details →

  19. Incident 1-3PNZ87

    Occurred On
    Type
    Assault - Not OBH
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Clients fighting
    Location Details
    NIDC South 1 Cabana area
    In. Number
    1-3PNZ87 see details →

  20. Incident 1-3PRFE9

    Occurred On
    Type
    Disturbance - Minor
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) was involved in an alercation in the mess
    Location Details
    Mess North 1 Compound
    In. Number
    1-3PRFE9 see details →

  21. Incident 1-3QOWLQ

    Occurred On
    Type
    Failure - IT Systems
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Computer system Failure
    Location Details
    Northren Immigration Detention Facility
    In. Number
    1-3QOWLQ see details →

  22. Incident 1-3QVRKK

    Occurred On
    Type
    Voluntary starvation (<24 hrs)
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    14 Clients from North 1 Compound is stating Hunger Strike until they have a decision from Immigration even if the decision is a refusal
    Location Details
    North 1 Compound
    In. Number
    1-3QVRKK see details →

  23. Incident 1-3R024Z

    Occurred On
    Type
    Self Harm - Threatened
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) threatened to Kill himself and everyone else if DIAC do not give him a chance for a second interview Client was seen by MHT- IHMS MHT Nurse Stated that they could not guarantee Clients safety
    Location Details
    South 1 Compound interview room 3
    In. Number
    1-3R024Z see details →

  24. Incident 1-3R214H

    Occurred On
    Type
    Voluntary starvation (>24 hrs)
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) stated to DIAC that he has not eaten for 5 days and plans on killing himself in Australia. Traige ahrs was contact and on there advise Client was placed on Constant SASH
    Location Details
    Client was relocated to the Oscar compound for his own safety until IHMS Medical Team can asscess Client condition.
    In. Number
    1-3R214H see details →

  25. Incident 1-3R218P

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) was in his accomadation area when a Client approached CSO D Williams and CSO A Chiang and stated that his friend was not well CSM A Stacpoole attended NT Ambulance service was contacted
    Location Details
    Leichardt R F 3 North Compound
    In. Number
    1-3R218P see details →

  26. Incident 1-3RAH4Z

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    07th May 2010 Client s. 47F(1) as escorted to RDH for medical assessment as request by IHMS
    Location Details
    From North 1 Compound Swan Building to RDH by Serco escort team
    In. Number
    1-3RAH4Z see details →

  27. Incident 1-3RJUV2

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) was having a interview with DIAC and informed the DIAC officer that he is in pain.
    Location Details
    North 1 Medical Station
    In. Number
    1-3RJUV2 see details →

  28. Incident 1-3S8XY6

    Occurred On
    Type
    Escape
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) Successful Escape
    Location Details
    Asti Motel Cnr Smith St and Packard Place Darwin
    In. Number
    1-3S8XY6 see details →

  29. Incident 1-3SRJ19

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client was taken to RDH with escorting officer. At 0210hrs s. 47F(1) presented himself with chest pains. An amublance was called at 0220hrs arriving at 0230hrs.
    Location Details
    South 1 compound NIDC
    In. Number
    1-3SRJ19 see details →

  30. Incident 1-3SZ79A

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) collasped at the ASTI Motel and required medical attention
    Location Details
    ASTI Motel Corner of Smith Street and Packard Place Darwin.
    In. Number
    1-3SZ79A see details →

  31. Incident 1-3SZ7BB

    Occurred On
    Type
    Media - Unauthorised presence
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Channel 9 news persent at the ASTI Motel, taking video footage of clients.
    Location Details
    ASTI Motel Corner of Smith Street and Packard Street Darwin
    In. Number
    1-3SZ7BB see details →

  32. Incident 1-3TIG7E

    Occurred On
    Type
    Media - Approach staff/clients
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Media approached staff and asked to speak with clients
    Location Details
    ASTI Motel corner of Smith Street and Packard Place Darwin
    In. Number
    1-3TIG7E see details →

  33. Incident 1-3TQTV7

    Occurred On
    Type
    Voluntary starvation (>24 hrs)
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client who resides in North 1 Leichardt G Block Room 1 stated to Serco Staff at 1359hrs on the 18th May 2010 that he was on hunger Strike. Client has not been sighted eating from evening of the 17th May 2010
    Location Details
    NorthBlock 1GCompoundRoom 1 Leichardt Building
    In. Number
    1-3TQTV7 see details →

  34. Incident 1-3TIG2T

    Occurred On
    Type
    Voluntary starvation (<24 hrs)
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) who resides in North 1 Leichardt G Block Room 1 stated to Serco Staff that he was on hunger Strike, Client was referred to IHMS to MHT
    Location Details
    North 1 Compound
    In. Number
    1-3TIG2T see details →

  35. Incident 1-3UL5VW

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) presented herself to officers at the Asti Motel APOD suffering from pregnancy related pains. An ambulance was called and the client escorted to RDH A&E
    Location Details
    Asti Motel
    In. Number
    1-3UL5VW see details →

  36. Incident 1-3V15NQ

    Occurred On
    Type
    Disturbance - Minor
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    client pushed another client
    Location Details
    South 2 compound NIDF
    In. Number
    1-3V15NQ see details →

  37. Incident 1-3WPQEX

    Occurred On
    Type
    Disturbance - Minor
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) attended officers station shaking stating that Client s. 47F(1) went Rec room Internet room to hit him with a closed fist
    Location Details
    Compound
    In. Number
    1-3WPQEX see details →

  38. Incident 1-3X44N0

    Occurred On
    Type
    Assault - Minor
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Alleged assault client on client
    Location Details
    South 2 compound
    In. Number
    1-3X44N0 see details →

  39. Incident 1-3X44JO

    Occurred On
    Type
    Disturbance - Minor
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    20 x indonesian clients thretened 1 indonesian client and can't guarntee they will no assault him in South 2
    Location Details
    South 2 compound.
    In. Number
    1-3X44JO see details →

  40. Incident 1-3XLQ7M

    Occurred On
    Type
    Self Harm - Threatened
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) was seen by IHMS MHT Member when Client informed MHT member of his thoughts of Self Harming by Hanging - Client was placed in PSP Constant and relocated to OSCAR
    Location Details
    South medical rooms
    In. Number
    1-3XLQ7M see details →

  41. Incident 1-3YN822

    Occurred On
    Type
    Assault - Minor
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) informed DIAC case management officers that an alledged assault occured on him by other clients.
    Location Details
    South 3 Compound
    In. Number
    1-3YN822 see details →

  42. Incident 1-3Z62HO

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client presented to Serco Staff with stomach pains. Triage advised to transport him to RDH.
    Location Details
    NIDC
    In. Number
    1-3Z62HO see details →

  43. Incident 1-3ZB4K4

    Occurred On
    Type
    Voluntary starvation (>24 hrs)
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) from North 1 Compound attended Medical and informed Medical that he has not eaten for 3 days, he also stated that he will not eat until Immigration give him answers
    Location Details
    North 2 Medical Clinic and North 2 Cabana
    In. Number
    1-3ZB4K4 see details →

  44. Incident 1-3ZQMRR

    Occurred On
    Type
    Disturbance - Minor
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Security Officer apprached by intoxicated local and verbally abused.
    Location Details
    Asti Hotel Darwin
    In. Number
    1-3ZQMRR see details →

  45. Incident 1-3ZQN2V

    Occurred On
    Type
    Voluntary starvation (<24 hrs)
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    North 1 Compound Client s. 47F(1) informed Client Service Manager Teresa Witt this morning that all IRAQI Nationalitys were not eating due to 7 Afghanistans given Visa's
    Location Details
    Mess area of North 1 Compound
    In. Number
    1-3ZQN2V see details →

  46. Incident 1-40L1QK

    Occurred On
    Type
    Assault - Minor
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client alleges that he was assaulted by another Client on two (2) separate occassions.
    Location Details
    South Three Compound
    In. Number
    1-40L1QK see details →

  47. Incident 1-409F0Z

    Occurred On
    Type
    Self Harm - Threatened
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client attempted Self Harm by dehydrating himself in his room.
    Location Details
    North Compound NIDC
    In. Number
    1-409F0Z see details →

  48. Incident 1-40HJHU

    Occurred On
    Type
    Demonstration - Onsite
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    27 Clients in South Compound have not attended for meals and have remained outside their rooms since 16/06/10.
    Location Details
    South 1 Compound
    In. Number
    1-40HJHU see details →

  49. Incident 1-40Y2SF

    Occurred On
    Type
    Voluntary starvation (>24 hrs)
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    27 clients in South 1 and another 4 clients in north 1 have gone 24hrs without a meal.
    Location Details
    North 1 and South 1 compounds.
    In. Number
    1-40Y2SF see details →

  50. Incident 1-40N7WJ

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    Northern IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client had chest pains and seizure. An ambulance was called straight away. Client now at RDH.
    Location Details
    Asti Motel
    In. Number
    1-40N7WJ see details →