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

  1. Incident 1-2PQQH5

    Occurred On
    Type
    Abusive/Aggressive Behaviour
    Location
    Christmas Island
    Incident Summary
    Male mino s. 47F(1) had been aggressive and insulting to at least two other Minorpeople in detention and may have made physical contact with one of them. s. 47F(1) eparated from other Minors and counselled as to his actions
    Location Details
    Accommodation area in Construction Camp APOD
    In. Number
    1-2PQQH5 see details →

  2. Incident 1-2OGQKD

    Occurred On
    Type
    Assault - Minor
    Location
    Christmas Island
    Incident Summary
    On the 23rd of October Staff from Christmas island Construction camp where informed of a incident at Christmas Island School involving Client s. 47F(1) striking another Client child.
    Location Details
    Christmas Island District High School.
    In. Number
    1-2OGQKD see details →

  3. Incident 1-2OA433

    Occurred On
    Type
    Theft
    Location
    Christmas Island
    Incident Summary
    On Sunday the 25th of October 2009 I Mark Bonaccorso was rostered as Operations Manager Christmas Island at about 2100hrs I was contacted in relation to the theft of property from canteen at Construction Camp.
    Location Details
    Construction Camp Canteen
    In. Number
    1-2OA433 see details →

  4. Incident 1-2QR9FR

    Occurred On
    Type
    Escape
    Location
    Perth IDC
    Incident Summary
    A female client escaped from Immigration Detention when mistaken for a Client Visitor.
    Location Details
    Perth IDC, Mlti Purpose Room, Reception Area.
    In. Number
    1-2QR9FR see details →

  5. Incident 1-2PQQHC

    Occurred On
    Type
    Self Harm - Threatened
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Six Sri Lankan nationals threatened self harm as a result of a negative decision on their case management. One of the nationals climbed a floodlight pole and the five others positioned theemselves around the base of the pole refusing to disperse.
    Location Details
    Floodlight pole outside of Green Two compound centre of NWP IDC
    In. Number
    1-2PQQHC see details →

  6. Incident 1-2P43C9

    Occurred On
    Type
    Self Harm - Actual
    Location
    Perth IDC
    Incident Summary
    suspect client injested washing powder that had been mixed in a cup client had vomitted and a cup with the washing powder mix was observed on a sink
    Location Details
    Area1 accomodation
    In. Number
    1-2P43C9 see details →

  7. Incident 1-2PDPSN

    Occurred On
    Type
    Escape - Attempted
    Location
    Perth IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client attempted to climb over the wall in area one recreation yard.
    Location Details
    Area 1 west wall
    In. Number
    1-2PDPSN see details →

  8. Incident 1-2PDPVF

    Occurred On
    Type
    Self Harm - Actual
    Location
    Perth IDC
    Incident Summary
    The client presented to serco staff at 0930hrs with a 6cm superficial laceration on the left forearm.
    Location Details
    Dorm 10 short stay
    In. Number
    1-2PDPVF see details →

  9. Incident 1-2PK97X

    Occurred On
    Type
    Escape
    Location
    Brisbane ITA
    Incident Summary
    On Sunday, 1st November 2009 at approximately 0930 hrs DSO Coleman was conducting the morning headcount . DSO Coleman could not locate Client ith the assistance of the following officers DSO'S Renata, Bainbridge, Sherrit, Phillips
    Location Details
    with the assistance of the following officers DSO'S Renata, Bainbridge, Sherrit, Phillips did a complete check of the BITA . At approximately 0943 hrs I received a phone from DSO Bainbridge to say they could not locate the client.
    In. Number
    1-2PK97X see details →

  10. Incident 1-2RG4E3

    Occurred On
    Type
    Assault - Minor
    Location
    Christmas Island
    Incident Summary
    A number of Afghani Minors (16-17 years) shaved their heads. Allegation that one Minorwas held down to shave head. Investigations revealed no malicious intent or complaint of assault.
    Location Details
    Construction Camp accommodation areas.
    In. Number
    1-2RG4E3 see details →

  11. Incident 1-2Q68TF

    Occurred On
    Type
    Self Harm - Actual
    Location
    Perth IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client self harmed whilst in Tribunal courtroom. Whilst being attended by Ambulance resonse staff client became refractory. Staff responded to prevent injuries to Ambulance Staff and restrain client.
    Location Details
    Self Harm and refractory incident took place at: 26 St Georges Terrace, Perth CBD
    In. Number
    1-2Q68TF see details →

  12. Incident 1-2Q68TH

    Occurred On
    Type
    Escape
    Location
    Perth IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client escaped from staff whilst they attended to another refractory client during escort to Tribunal. Refer transport number 1-164009161
    Location Details
    26 St Georges Terrace, Perth CBD
    In. Number
    1-2Q68TH see details →

  13. Incident 1-2RG4DT

    Occurred On
    Type
    Abusive/Aggressive Behaviour
    Location
    Christmas Island
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) notified staff of bulling behaviour of other clients at Construction Camp and School toward himself.
    Location Details
    Construction Camp and Christmas Island District School
    In. Number
    1-2RG4DT see details →

  14. Incident 1-2RG4E2

    Occurred On
    Type
    Disturbance - Minor
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    On the 13th of November 2009 at 1800hrs Clients where invoved in a Minordisturbance over phones in White 2.
    Location Details
    White 2 North West Point
    In. Number
    1-2RG4E2 see details →

  15. Incident 1-2RG4EW

    Occurred On
    Type
    Abusive/Aggressive Behaviour
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Two Clients within White 2 became involved in a verbal altercation with each other over the use of the Telephones.
    Location Details
    White 2 North West Point
    In. Number
    1-2RG4EW see details →

  16. Incident 1-2RITXH

    Occurred On
    Type
    Escape - Attempted
    Location
    Perth IDC
    Incident Summary
    client had attempted to to break into a run from Escorting officers He was successfully stopped and returned to the escort vehicle
    Location Details
    Beach Road Girrawheen WA 6064
    In. Number
    1-2RITXH see details →

  17. Incident 1-2RIUAL

    Occurred On
    Type
    Disturbance - Minor
    Location
    Villawood IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) ntered the female compound in Stage 2 after visiting medical
    Location Details
    Stage 2 Lima Compound Tweed building room 6B.
    In. Number
    1-2RIUAL see details →

  18. Incident 1-2RIUBN

    Occurred On
    Type
    Abusive/Aggressive Behaviour
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    On Sunday the 15th of November staff where informed by Client s. 47F(1) that he was being harassed by Client s. 47F(1)
    Location Details
    Blue 2 Compound North West Point
    In. Number
    1-2RIUBN see details →

  19. Incident 1-2S9S9H

    Occurred On
    Type
    Visitor-Other refused
    Location
    Perth IDC
    Incident Summary
    DSP unable to facilitate visit. client to be visited was in process of being discharged and departing for Perth airport on an escorted removal
    Location Details
    Perth IDC
    In. Number
    1-2S9S9H see details →

  20. Incident 1-2RIUCY

    Occurred On
    Type
    Contraband found
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    On Monday the 16th of November 2009 due to a seperate interview with Client s. 47F(1) was found that he may have possession of a prohibited substance. This substance was located under a set of clothes within his accomadation area
    Location Details
    Blue 2 Compound
    In. Number
    1-2RIUCY see details →

  21. Incident 1-2RIU6K

    Occurred On
    Type
    Removal - Aborted
    Location
    Perth IDC
    Incident Summary
    Removal of Client aborted due to Court action.
    Location Details
    Perth International Airport
    In. Number
    1-2RIU6K see details →

  22. 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 →

  23. Incident 1-2RX3NX

    Occurred On
    Type
    Self Harm - Actual
    Location
    Villawood IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) attempted self harm by swallowing prescribed medication
    Location Details
    Lima Compound Tweed building 9A
    In. Number
    1-2RX3NX see details →

  24. Incident 1-2RX3V6

    Occurred On
    Type
    Self Harm - Actual
    Location
    Maribyrnong IDC
    Incident Summary
    SelfHarm Actual
    Location Details
    On Tuesday 17th November 2009 Client Services Manager G.Jacobsen was called to Zone Room at approximately 17.55hrs by CSO H.Raimona, This room houses Client s. 47F(1) Cso Raimona was asking Client s. 47F(1) if he was ok, Cso Raimona then noticed some cuts on the Clients Left Wrist First Aid was administered on the superficial wounds, At 18.00 Client s. 47F(1) was to be moved to Zone C and placed on Constant Obs. I submit this report for your information and attention. G.Jacobsen.
    In. Number
    1-2RX3V6 see details →

  25. Incident 1-2RX3T9

    Occurred On
    Type
    Voluntary starvation (>24 hrs)
    Location
    Maribyrnong IDC
    Incident Summary
    Vol starvation
    Location Details
    Client transferred to Zone C after self harm attempt, placed on constant watch at 1802hrs on 16-11-09. Client has declined offers of food since placement in Zone C. It is unclear if client had lunch prior to placement. Food has and is been continuously offered to the client but he has declined all offers. However he is taking fluids including fruit juices. Client is communicating with personal Officer. The client has been observed spending extensive time reading the bible which given his self harm attempts, is concerning.
    In. Number
    1-2RX3T9 see details →

  26. Incident 1-2RX42D

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    Christmas Island
    Incident Summary
    On Tuesday the 17th of November at about 1945 hrs Client s. 47F(1) was escorted to Christmas island Hospital with an injury to her right hand.
    Location Details
    A Block Construction camp
    In. Number
    1-2RX42D see details →

  27. Incident 1-2RX49V

    Occurred On
    Type
    Use of Observation Rm > 24 hrs
    Location
    Villawood IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) returned from Bankstown Hospital and was placed on Constant SASH and placed into the Observation room Lima Compound, this Incident relates to IR 1-2RX3NX
    Location Details
    Stage 2 Lima Compound Observation room
    In. Number
    1-2RX49V see details →

  28. Incident 1-2RX4AZ

    Occurred On
    Type
    Damage - Minor
    Location
    Villawood IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) damaged the table tennis table outside the fishbowl area in Stage 1
    Location Details
    Stage 1 fishbowl area
    In. Number
    1-2RX4AZ see details →

  29. Incident 1-2S9RNH

    Occurred On
    Type
    Self Harm - Threatened
    Location
    Maribyrnong IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client stated to Psychologist that he intended to commit suicide
    Location Details
    On Thursday 19th November 2009Client Services Manager Nelson Meechan was informed by Ihms Manager Ivan De Santanna that Client s. 47F(1) had stated that he was going to commit suicide by eating soap and other chemicals in his suicide attempt. a SASH Meeting was convened where it was decided that Client s. 47F(1) would be placed on const observations and relocated to Zone C. I submit this report for your attention Nelson Meechan
    In. Number
    1-2S9RNH see details → Detail Report

  30. Incident 1-2S9SAU

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    Christmas Island
    Incident Summary
    On Thursday the 19th of November 2009 Client s. 47F(1) as transported to Christmas island Hospital with a Medical condition. Client s. 47F(1) was returned at 2130hrs to see IHMS the morning of the 20th November 2009.
    Location Details
    Bravo Compound
    In. Number
    1-2S9SAU see details →

  31. Incident 1-2S9SAJ

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    Christmas Island
    Incident Summary
    On Thursday the 19th of November Client s. 47F(1) was escorted to Christmas Island Hospital with a Medical condition
    Location Details
    Construction Camp Christmas Island
    In. Number
    1-2S9SAJ see details →

  32. Incident 1-2S9S9Z

    Occurred On
    Type
    Transfer to APOD
    Location
    Villawood IDC
    Incident Summary
    Serco recevied a RFS from DIAC officer Jasvir GILL to pick up new arrival Client s. 47F(1) from SKSA and transfer to APOD being the Rydges Hotel Bass Hill - Client due to depart Australia November 21st 2009
    Location Details
    Rydges Hotel located at Bass Hill
    In. Number
    1-2S9S9Z see details →

  33. Incident 1-2S9SBD

    Occurred On
    Type
    Removal - Aborted
    Location
    Perth IDC
    Incident Summary
    The client was to be removed from Autralia and the removal aborted by DIAC.
    Location Details
    Perth International Termial Building
    In. Number
    1-2S9SBD see details →

  34. Incident 1-2SQC4L

    Occurred On
    Type
    Disturbance - Minor
    Location
    Villawood IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) complained of chest pains just after his interview with Compliance at VIDC Property. Department. NSW Ambulance was contacted at approximately 0845 PM hrs.
    Location Details
    Stage Two Property
    In. Number
    1-2SQC4L see details →

  35. Incident 1-2SQC4T

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    Maribyrnong IDC
    Incident Summary
    Zone A GYM
    Location Details
    Client informed SERCO staff that he was unable to keep up the speed of the treadmill that he was operating. He fell from the machine grazing his right knee. s. 47F(1) endered first aide and informed Duty Manager G Tolley. The client declined any further medical treatment.
    In. Number
    1-2SQC4T see details →

  36. Incident 1-2SQCAN

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    Perth IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client injured himself in groin area.
    Location Details
    Area 1 recreation room
    In. Number
    1-2SQCAN see details →

  37. Incident 1-2SOSJ2

    Occurred On
    Type
    Disturbance - Major
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    On Saturday the 21st of November 2009 about 20 clients being Afghani and Sri Lankan became involved in a altercation in relation to Afghani clients from Gold 2 using the pool table within Green 1.
    Location Details
    Green 1 compound North West Point
    In. Number
    1-2SOSJ2 see details →

  38. Incident 1-2SOSIL

    Occurred On
    Type
    Disturbance - Major
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    On Saturday the 21st of November 2009 at 8.50PM a physical confrontation took place between approximately 150 Clients of both Afghanistan and Sri Lankan nationalities. This Incident lasted for approximately 30 minutes.
    Location Details
    Green 1 compound, Green Heart area. North West Point Christmas Island.
    In. Number
    1-2SOSIL see details →

  39. Incident 1-2SPH9H

    Occurred On
    Type
    Notification by Welfare Auth
    Location
    Maribyrnong IDC
    Incident Summary
    Smoke alarm actIvated room 1 Zone A
    Location Details
    On Sunday 22nd November at 13.00hrs Duty Operations Manager Nelson Meechan was alerted to a Fire Alarm, He was informed that the Alarm was coming from Room 1 Zone A which houses Client s. 47F(1) When Mr Meechan arrived a the room he could smell cigarette smoke he asked the clients if they were smoking in the room they said yes, Mr Meechan then informed then of the Code Of Conduct,. At approximately 13.07 hrs the Melbourne Fire Brigade arrived on site Senior Station Officer Mathews asked to to be taken to Zone A, On his arrival, Mr Mathews was satisfied that all was safe, All alarms were re-set and the response was stood down at 13.17. At 13.18 all fire units left site I submit this report for your information and attention Duty Operarations Manager Nelson Meechan
    In. Number
    1-2SPH9H see details →

  40. Incident 1-2SQC2L

    Occurred On
    Type
    Media - Incident of interest
    Location
    Perth IDC
    Incident Summary
    Media presence at Fremantle Hospital awaiting arrival of injured Clients from Christmas island
    Location Details
    fremantle hospital
    In. Number
    1-2SQC2L see details →

  41. Incident 1-2SQCAH

    Occurred On
    Type
    Contraband found
    Location
    Maribyrnong IDC
    Incident Summary
    KItchen Knife Located Zone E
    Location Details
    On Monday 23rd November 2009 Duty Operations Manager Nelson Meechan was called to Zone E where a client informed him that he had found a knife, The knife was about 10 inches in length and was rusted in parts it appeared that the knife had been secreted for a period of time . THe knife was placed in an evidence bag and handed to Operations Manager Ron Grinter. I submit this report for your information and attention. Nelson Meechan
    In. Number
    1-2SQCAH see details →

  42. Incident 1-2TB9XR

    Occurred On
    Type
    Contraband found
    Location
    Maribyrnong IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client found with Contraband item
    Location Details
    On Tuesday 24th November CSM.N.Meechan was informed by DIAC Officer Felicity Wicks that Client s. 47F(1) was in possession of a contraband item namely a cigarette lighter , Mr Meechan after being informed by Miss Wicks approached Client s. 47F(1) n Zone B and asked if he had a cigarette lighter, Client s. 47F(1) said yes and handed Mr Meechan the lighter. THe lighter was then disposed off in a rubbish bin . I submit this report for your attention . Nelson .Meechan . Client Services Managaer
    In. Number
    1-2TB9XR see details →

  43. Incident 1-2SY043

    Occurred On
    Type
    Damage - Minor
    Location
    Villawood IDC
    Incident Summary
    Staff checking the Visit area found the roller Shutter damaged and 1 x Camera cover smashed and 1 x camera turned in the wrong direction
    Location Details
    Stage 1 Visits
    In. Number
    1-2SY043 see details →

  44. Incident 1-2TB9BJ

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    Maribyrnong IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client reported to SERCO staff at about 0800 on 26Nov09 that he had injured his left ankle playing volley ball on the previous night at about 1930hrs. Medical staff are in attendance and examing the client.
    Location Details
    Volley ball court
    In. Number
    1-2TB9BJ see details →

  45. Incident 1-2TB9NT

    Occurred On
    Type
    Damage - Minor
    Location
    Perth IDC
    Incident Summary
    officer noticed ceiling airconditiong vent loose in dorm 6
    Location Details
    PIDC Area2 Accomodation Dorm 6
    In. Number
    1-2TB9NT see details →

  46. Incident 1-2TB9HT

    Occurred On
    Type
    Disturbance - Minor
    Location
    Berrimah Accommodation Facility
    Incident Summary
    A member of the public accidently reversed his vehicle into the side of a stationary NIDC escort vehicle with 1 client and 2 escort officers on board causing Minordamage to NIDC vehicle. NIL injuries to any persons involved
    Location Details
    Royal Darwin Public Hospital car park.
    In. Number
    1-2TB9HT see details →

  47. Incident 1-2TB9ZJ

    Occurred On
    Type
    Damage - Minor
    Location
    Maribyrnong IDC
    Incident Summary
    Damage to Room Window Zone Room E 55
    Location Details
    On Saturday 28th November 2009 CSM.N.Meechan was called to Zone Room 55 where he was informed that a window security screen in room 55 was damaged , The Client housed in that room was asked if he had damaged the window he said no , It was damaged when he moved in . A officer and Maintanence form was submitted. Nelson Meechan Client Services Manager
    In. Number
    1-2TB9ZJ see details →

  48. Incident 1-2TXMUZ

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    Villawood IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) informed CSO Gil Rodrigues he was not feeling well complaining of headache and abdominial pain.After consultation with triage nurse the client was escorted to Bankstown Hospital.
    Location Details
    Stage 2 Property Office
    In. Number
    1-2TXMUZ see details →

  49. Incident 1-2UMYAD

    Occurred On
    Type
    Abusive/Aggressive Behaviour
    Location
    Villawood IDC
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) displayed aggressive and abusive behaviour towards kitchen staff member Ruzica who was serving lunch to stage 3 clients
    Location Details
    Stage 3 dining room
    In. Number
    1-2UMYAD see details →

  50. Incident 1-2UEIUH

    Occurred On
    Type
    Disturbance - Minor
    Location
    Perth IDC
    Incident Summary
    Clients scuffled - Clients have since been removed from PIDC.
    Location Details
    PIDC Active recreation yard area 1
    In. Number
    1-2UEIUH see details →