Goulburn Correctional Centre

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Goulburn Correctional Centre
Main entrance with the gaol buildings designed by the Colonial Architect. James Barnet in 1884
Main entrance with the gaol buildings designed by the Colonial Architect. James Barnet in 1884
Location: Goulburn, New South Wales
Status: Operational
Security class: Maximum/Minimum (Male)
Managed by: New South Wales Department of Corrective Services

Coordinates: 34°44′29″S, 149°44′26″E The Goulburn Correctional Centre is an Australian maximum security male prison located in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia. The prison is the most secure prison in Australia, its High Risk Management Unit (HRMU), opened in September 2001, conforming to US Supermax-like standard.

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[edit] References

  • (2001). "Backpacker Killer Ends Hunger Strike." Sydney Morning Herald. July 16.
  • Cronin, Michelle (2001). "Goulburn jail a hell-hole, says activist." Canberra Times. March 17.
  • ---- (2001). "Australia's 'most secure' prison to open at Goulburn today." Canberra Times. June 1.
  • (2007). "Gang Rapist Bashed in Prison." Canberra Times. February 10.
  • (1997). "George back in jail after two minutes in court." Daily Telegraph (Sydney). March 22.

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