164: Inspection of Karnet, Pardelup & Wooroloo Prison Farms

Western Australia has three minimum-security prison farms which form part of the Department of Justice’s (the Department) broader hierarchical custodial system. They are male-only facilities located in the south-west of the state: Karnet Prison Farm – situated 78 kilometres south of Perth Pardelup Prison Farm – situated 386 kilometres south-west of Perth, approximately 27 kilometres …

Not always the right person, right place, or time Over the past two years, rising custody numbers have strained Western Australia’s prison system, leading to increased placements at prison farms. Concerns emerged about mismatches between prisoners and the minimum-security environment, affecting perceptions of safety among staff and inmates. Additionally, First Nations people were underrepresented, and …

Recommendation 1 Create a policy or plan specific to the age-related needs of older prisoners. Recommendation 2 Improve the opportunity for foreign national prisoners to engage in external activities. Recommendation 3 Examine the reasons why recidivism rates for First Nations and non-First Nations people differ and implement mechanisms to reduce this disparity. Recommendation 4 Examine …