The Commission of Inquiry is today continuing its hearings into the Ashley Youth Detention Centre.
The evidence is distressing for the young people who have spent time at the centre, for their families, and for those still detained there.
It is also distressing for staff and the community broadly.
The Commission of Inquiry relies on the bravery of those re-living their trauma and giving evidence. They do this so hopefully no one else ever has to again.
The Commission of Inquiry needed to happen to shine a light on our institutions – institutions where society’s most vulnerable should have been safe.
We sincerely hope the government is listening, and particularly encourage them to take immediate steps to ensure young people in Ashley are safe, and staff are supported.
Sarah Lovell MLC
Shadow Minister for Child Safety
