‘Deaths, after deaths, after deaths’: Indigenous deaths in custody reach their highest level since 1980

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Douglas Smith Indigenous affairs reporterDecember 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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A recent report by the Australian Institute of Criminology revealed that Indigenous deaths in custody in Australia reached a high of 33 in 2023-2024, the highest number since 1980. The report, released on Wednesday, documented a total of 113 deaths in custody nationally. The widow of an Indigenous man who died in a Western Australian prison in 2023 expressed her disappointment, stating that little has changed to prevent these deaths. The report highlights ongoing concerns about the treatment and safety of First Nations people within the Australian justice system. Support services are available for Indigenous Australians and others affected by these issues.

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Western Australia

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