The Age
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·4 hours ago
Papalia confirms WA government eyeing Bullsbrook white elephant to ease prison pressure
West Australian Corrective Services Minister Paul Papalia confirmed the state is considering converting the unused Bullsbrook quarantine facility into a prison. The $400 million center has been idle since its completion in 2022 as the prison population surged by 38 percent, prompting concerns over overcrowding in existing facilities. Discussions on the facility's potential are ongoing amid challenges with its ownership.
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