Prisons in Sydney Prisons in Sydney Cockatoo Island is an island in Sydney Harbour, Sydney, Australia. The island was originally used as a prison and later developed as a shipyard. Many naval ships were built and maintained at Cockatoo Island Dockyard. The shipyard was closed during the 1980s. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cockatoo Island, New South Wales"
Darlinghurst Gaol was an Australian prison located in Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia. Construction on Darlinghurst Gaol wall began in 1822, with completion of some of the cellblocks in 1840. The gaol was ready for occupation in a year later, with the first prisoners occupying the gaol on 7 June 1841 (Faro, 2000). ...more on Wikipedia about "Darlinghurst Gaol"
Long Bay Correctional Complex is located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ...more on Wikipedia about "Long Bay Correctional Centre"
The Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre is an Australian prison located in Silverwater, 15km from Sydney, Australia. The Prison opened in 1997. ...more on Wikipedia about "Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre"
The Mulawa Correctional Centre is an Australian female prison facility located in Silverwater, 15km from Sydney, Australia. It is located in amongst a number of other complexes and currently is being expanded. ...more on Wikipedia about "Mulawa Correctional Centre"
Parklea Correctional Centre is a medium security Australian prison for young male offenders mainly between the ages of 18 and 25. The prison is located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The centre also incorporates a low security work release centre for young inmates nearing release. ...more on Wikipedia about "Parklea Correctional Centre"
Parramatta Correctional Centre is an Australian prison facility located near Parramatta, New South Wales. ...more on Wikipedia about "Parramatta Correctional Centre"
Silverwater Correctional Centre is a minimum security Australian male prison facility, located in Holker St, Silverwater, 21km west of the Sydney central business district in New South Wales, Australia. ...more on Wikipedia about "Silverwater Correctional Centre"
Villawood Immigration Detention Centre (IDC) is an Australian immigration detention facility located in the suburb of Villawood in Sydney, Australia. The purpose of the facility, according to The Department of Immigration and Indigenous Affairs, is to "mainly accommodate over-stayers, people in breach of their visa conditions, or people refused entry at Australia's international airports”. It has been the focus of much controversy, with accusations of human rights abuses. ...more on Wikipedia about "Villawood Immigration Detention Centre"
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