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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7632 incident reports 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 1-349311

    Occurred On
    Type
    Self Harm - Actual
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    At about 1520hrs Client s. 47F(1) has cut his left forearm with an unknown object causing a very Minorlaceration.
    Location Details
    Green 1 NWP
    In. Number
    1-349311 see details →

  2. Incident 1-34935J

    Occurred On
    Type
    Failure - IT Systems
    Location
    Villawood IDC
    Incident Summary
    At approximately 0610 hours Stage Three Zone Six Electric Fence was activated for a Fence Alarm Check in Stage Three & found to be faulty.
    Location Details
    Stage Three - Fence Alarm Zone Six (behind Clarence Building) - Wayne Coleman (ISIS) was advised for maintenance of the zone & informed Stage Three Supervisor (Acting CMS M Afualo) that the contractors will be attending to Zone Six Fence Alarm by end of business day Wednesday 27th Jan 2010.
    In. Number
    1-34935J see details →

  3. Incident 1-34IJED

    Occurred On
    Type
    Disturbance - Major
    Location
    Maribyrnong IDC
    Incident Summary
    At approximately 0730 hours, Client s. 47F(1) was found in zone e courtyeard at the top of the basketball ring, the client had climbed up the basketball ring to avoid removal today.
    Location Details
    Zone Echuca (E)
    In. Number
    1-34IJED see details →

  4. Incident 1-34IJBV

    Occurred On
    Type
    Failure - IT Systems
    Location
    Villawood IDC
    Incident Summary
    System Failure of Zone 10/11 beam
    Location Details
    Stage 1 VIDC Zone 10/11 beam
    In. Number
    1-34IJBV see details →

  5. Incident 1-34RSGX

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client admitted to CI Hospital
    Location Details
    North West Point
    In. Number
    1-34RSGX see details →

  6. Incident 1-34RSIL

    Occurred On
    Type
    Demonstration - Onsite
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    On Thursday the 28th of January a group of 75 Sri-Lankan clients have staged a passive protest in relation to the VISA process. At the same time a group of 12 Arabic and Kurdish Clients have staged a passive protest in relation to the same matter.
    Location Details
    North West Point Green Heart
    In. Number
    1-34RSIL see details →

  7. Incident 1-34RT8F

    Occurred On
    Type
    Voluntary starvation (<24 hrs)
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    140 Clients involved in passive protest at North West Point have stated that they will not be consuming any food however they have been drinking water and have been observed taking sugar from single serve satches.
    Location Details
    North West Point Green Heart
    In. Number
    1-34RT8F see details →

  8. Incident 1-34RSIC

    Occurred On
    Type
    Voluntary starvation (<24 hrs)
    Location
    Maribyrnong IDC
    Incident Summary
    s. 47F(1) is in detention again and states he will not eat or drink.
    Location Details
    MIDC Zone B room 3
    In. Number
    1-34RSIC see details →

  9. Incident 1-34RSQ8

    Occurred On
    Type
    Voluntary starvation (>24 hrs)
    Location
    Maribyrnong IDC
    Incident Summary
    s. 47F(1) has been on voluntary starvation for over 24 hours. Seen by IHMS staff,
    Location Details
    Zone Colac
    In. Number
    1-34RSQ8 see details →

  10. Incident 1-350AT9

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Code Yellow Called in Blue 1 Compound Client s. 47F(1)
    Location Details
    North West point Blue 1 Compound Block D
    In. Number
    1-350AT9 see details →

  11. Incident 1-350AYJ

    Occurred On
    Type
    Voluntary starvation (>24 hrs)
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    140 Sri Lankan Clients conducting a hunger strike , Clients are still taking fluids mixed with sugar sachets.This incident is now over 24 hrs .
    Location Details
    NWP
    In. Number
    1-350AYJ see details →

  12. Incident 1-350BGB

    Occurred On
    Type
    Disturbance - Minor
    Location
    Christmas Island
    Incident Summary
    Advised by Serco staff of altercations between clients
    Location Details
    Phosphate Hill Cricket Club Sports Oval
    In. Number
    1-350BGB see details →

  13. Incident 1-350AZ3

    Occurred On
    Type
    Voluntary starvation (>24 hrs)
    Location
    Maribyrnong IDC
    Incident Summary
    s. 47F(1) has now passed 24 hours of voluntary starvation. The previous IR will be replaced by this.
    Location Details
    Zone B room 3
    In. Number
    1-350AZ3 see details →

  14. 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 →

  15. Incident 1-357DYT

    Occurred On
    Type
    Use of Observation Rm > 24 hrs
    Location
    Villawood IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) eceived 48 hour removal notification while Client resided in SIRH and was relocated to Stage 1 Annex
    Location Details
    Client relocated from SIRH to Annex and placed on Constant SASH
    In. Number
    1-357DYT see details →

  16. Incident 1-350BG3

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    Christmas Island
    Incident Summary
    IHMS advises Client to be transported to Christmas Island Hospital.
    Location Details
    Phosphate Hill Construction Camp.
    In. Number
    1-350BG3 see details →

  17. Incident 1-35R1SI

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client collapsed in Green i compound
    Location Details
    NWP Green 1 Compound
    In. Number
    1-35R1SI see details →

  18. Incident 1-357DML

    Occurred On
    Type
    Voluntary starvation (>24 hrs)
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) stated on Friday29th January at approximately12.00 hrs that he was going on Hunger Strike . Client Services Manager. Nelson Meechan.
    Location Details
    Nort West Point Green Compound .
    In. Number
    1-357DML see details →

  19. Incident 1-357E6D

    Occurred On
    Type
    Removal - Aborted
    Location
    Villawood IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) removal aborted.
    Location Details
    Stage 2 Diac interview room
    In. Number
    1-357E6D see details →

  20. Incident 1-35I19H

    Occurred On
    Type
    Assault - Not OBH
    Location
    Maribyrnong IDC
    Incident Summary
    Dimboola Common Area.
    Location Details
    At approximately 2145hrs CSO Michelle Healy whilst performing her duties in Dimboola Area had an altercation with s. 47F(1)
    In. Number
    1-35I19H see details →

  21. Incident 1-364TE9

    Occurred On
    Type
    Disturbance - Major
    Location
    Perth IDC
    Incident Summary
    Clients upset when informed by shenton park hospital medical staff they could not visit each other
    Location Details
    Shenton Park hospital Ward 6 Room 3
    In. Number
    1-364TE9 see details →

  22. Incident 1-364TC7

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client was taken to CI hospital for an X-ray appointment at 1030 hrs on the 3 February 2010. Whilst at the hospital, the client was experiencing severe pain. Client was examined by medical staff and admitted to hospital.
    Location Details
    Christmas Island Hospital - Phosphate Hill Road
    In. Number
    1-364TC7 see details →

  23. Incident 1-35R2GX

    Occurred On
    Type
    Use of Observation Rm > 24 hrs
    Location
    Villawood IDC
    Incident Summary
    The client received Notification of Removal at approximately 2.00pm on 02/02/10. The client reacted poorly, was agitated and stated that he could not be removed. For his safety he was placed on constant observation until reviewed.
    Location Details
    Stage One Annex
    In. Number
    1-35R2GX see details →

  24. Incident 1-364TMV

    Occurred On
    Type
    Self Harm - Threatened
    Location
    Brisbane ITA
    Incident Summary
    client advised DIAC case officer she will self harm if she does not receive a visa within 7 days
    Location Details
    DIAC manager's office
    In. Number
    1-364TMV see details →

  25. 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 →

  26. Incident 1-39R90X

    Occurred On
    Type
    Use of Force
    Location
    Maribyrnong IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client was removed from zone C by placing the client in a wheel chair. The client was then transfered to an escort van and transported to Melbourne Airport for removal from Australia.
    Location Details
    Zone C
    In. Number
    1-39R90X see details →

  27. Incident 1-368DBF

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    Maribyrnong IDC
    Incident Summary
    CSO M Murray hit head on rubbish whilst security checking rubbish truck on exit of the MIDC.
    Location Details
    Sally port of MIDC
    In. Number
    1-368DBF see details →

  28. Incident 1-368DVZ

    Occurred On
    Type
    Self Harm - Threatened
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client attepted Self Harm.
    Location Details
    Gold 2 Compound North West Point
    In. Number
    1-368DVZ see details →

  29. Incident 1-36KKKT

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    Perth IDC
    Incident Summary
    MinorMotor vehicle accident. No Injuries to Client or staff
    Location Details
    Crn Great Eastern Hwy and Brearley Av. Redcliffe
    In. Number
    1-36KKKT see details →

  30. Incident 1-36KKK7

    Occurred On
    Type
    Failure - IT Systems
    Location
    Villawood IDC
    Incident Summary
    Power failure to all clients accommadtion, gym and the officers station in Stage 3 after rain had got into the power box
    Location Details
    Power Box MSU compound. Contractors working area and left cover open
    In. Number
    1-36KKK7 see details →

  31. Incident 1-36KKDX

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    Villawood IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) presented to Medical with Chest Pains - IHMS called the NSW Ambulance
    Location Details
    Stage 2 Medical Centre
    In. Number
    1-36KKDX see details →

  32. Incident 1-36NYL9

    Occurred On
    Type
    Assault - Minor
    Location
    Perth IDC
    Incident Summary
    Assault - alleaged/suspected
    Location Details
    Shenton Park Hospital
    In. Number
    1-36NYL9 see details →

  33. Incident 1-36NYMD

    Occurred On
    Type
    Damage - Minor
    Location
    Maribyrnong IDC
    Incident Summary
    At approximately 2030hrs Friday 5th February, s. 47F(1) proceeded to throw a chair at the wall.
    Location Details
    MIDC Zone Colac.
    In. Number
    1-36NYMD see details →

  34. Incident 1-36NYPF

    Occurred On
    Type
    Failure - IT Systems
    Location
    Villawood IDC
    Incident Summary
    On 5th February,2010 whilst doing an alarm check on the external alarms it was noticed that the PIR on Zone 10 was not activating. On call Manager notified 2225 hrs
    Location Details
    Stage.1 External alarms Zone 10
    In. Number
    1-36NYPF see details →

  35. Incident 1-36NYRN

    Occurred On
    Type
    Transfer to APOD
    Location
    Villawood IDC
    Incident Summary
    SKSA arrival s. 47F(1) transferred tio APOD via RFS from DIAC
    Location Details
    Rydges Hotel Bass Hill
    In. Number
    1-36NYRN see details →

  36. Incident 1-36NYUP

    Occurred On
    Type
    Self Harm - Threatened
    Location
    Christmas Island
    Incident Summary
    On the 6th of February 2010 at 0130 staff where informed that client s.47F(1) was going to self harm by other clients.
    Location Details
    F Block
    In. Number
    1-36NYUP see details →

  37. Incident 1-36NYTB

    Occurred On
    Type
    Failure - IT Systems
    Location
    Villawood IDC
    Incident Summary
    Power outage at Villawood Stage 1 2 and 3
    Location Details
    Villawood all stages
    In. Number
    1-36NYTB see details →

  38. Incident 1-3WZYGW

    Occurred On
    Type
    Assault - Minor
    Location
    Villawood IDC
    Incident Summary
    Allagation that client s. 47F(1) was assaulted by client s 47F(1) in the T.V room
    Location Details
    Fowler T.V room Villawood IDC
    In. Number
    1-3WZYGW see details →

  39. Incident 1-36SGVA

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client transferred to CI Hospital
    Location Details
    NWP Marquee Compound
    In. Number
    1-36SGVA see details →

  40. Incident 1-36SGVC

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client transferred to CI Hospital
    Location Details
    NWP Marquee Compound
    In. Number
    1-36SGVC see details →

  41. Incident 1-36SGR3

    Occurred On
    Type
    Damage - Minor
    Location
    Villawood IDC
    Incident Summary
    Vehicle and roller door damaged in stage 1
    Location Details
    Stage 1 Airlock
    In. Number
    1-36SGR3 see details →

  42. Incident 1-36SGWN

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    Brisbane ITA
    Incident Summary
    Client escorted to Royal Children Hospital Brisbane by Hospital
    Location Details
    Brisbane
    In. Number
    1-36SGWN see details →

  43. Incident 1-36XM7F

    Occurred On
    Type
    Transfer to APOD
    Location
    Villawood IDC
    Incident Summary
    Clien s. 47F(1) unauthorised arrival via Sydney International Airport transferred to alternative place of detention.
    Location Details
    Transdferred from Sydney Airport to Rydges Hotel Bass Hill
    In. Number
    1-36XM7F see details →

  44. Incident 1-36XMGX

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    Maribyrnong IDC
    Incident Summary
    Staff member Gerrad Jacobsen attended medical with chest pains and was transported to hospital by ambulance for treatment.
    Location Details
    MIDC Medical
    In. Number
    1-36XMGX see details →

  45. Incident 1-36XMG1

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    Maribyrnong IDC
    Incident Summary
    Staff member CSO Cyn JONES attended medical with chest pains and was transported to hospital by ambulance.
    Location Details
    MIDC Medical office
    In. Number
    1-36XMG1 see details →

  46. Incident 1-36XMN9

    Occurred On
    Type
    Abusive/Aggressive Behaviour
    Location
    Maribyrnong IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) became very aggressive and abusive while talking with his DIAC case manager.
    Location Details
    Zone C common room
    In. Number
    1-36XMN9 see details →

  47. Incident 1-375C0T

    Occurred On
    Type
    Assault - Minor
    Location
    Perth IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client alleged to have been inappropriately touched by another client.
    Location Details
    Multi Purpose room, PIDC.
    In. Number
    1-375C0T see details →

  48. Incident 1-375C65

    Occurred On
    Type
    Transfer to APOD
    Location
    Brisbane ITA
    Incident Summary
    Clien s. 47F(1) collected from DIAC offices in Brisbane and transferred to Virginia Palms hotel as per rfs
    Location Details
    Virginia Palm Hotel Virginia Qld
    In. Number
    1-375C65 see details →

  49. Incident 1-375C6Q

    Occurred On
    Type
    Transfer to APOD
    Location
    Brisbane ITA
    Incident Summary
    RFS received from Brisbane International Airport requested we collect cleint from Airport and transfer to Virginia Palm Hotel Boondall
    Location Details
    Cnr Sandgate Rd & Zillmere Rd Boondall Qld
    In. Number
    1-375C6Q see details →

  50. Incident 1-37E1C1

    Occurred On
    Type
    Disturbance - Minor
    Location
    Villawood IDC
    Incident Summary
    Car accident occurred external of VIDC
    Location Details
    Miowera Road Villawood
    In. Number
    1-37E1C1 see details →