6 November 2026
Banksia Hill roof climb: signs of strain at Perth’s youth detention centre
Aerial footage shows damage to windows and an air-conditioning unit after three detainees climbed onto the roof at Perth’s Banksia Hill youth detention facility. The episode raises urgent questions about security, staffing and the balance between containment and rehabilitation in youth justice.
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Families and neighbourhoods near youth detention facilities want assurance that centres are secure, that detainees are managed humanely, and that local taxpayers are getting effective outcomes from youth justice spending.
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