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Northern Territory government announces new privately operated prison
The Northern Territory government has unveiled plans to construct a new private prison to address severe overcrowding within regional correctional facilities.
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Darwin
The Northern Territory government is outsourcing the operation of a new prison facility to a private company.
- The Northern Territory government confirmed the facility will be privately operated.
- Advocates have raised immediate concerns regarding human rights and accountability in private prisons.
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- 3:40 AM
ABC News confirms the Northern Territory government's announcement of a new privately operated prison.
- 1:20 AM
ABC News confirms the Northern Territory government has announced plans for a new privately operated prison.
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- The exact timeline for construction and selection of the private operating firm.
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- 3:40 AM
ABC News confirms the Northern Territory government's announcement of a new privately operated prison.
- 1:20 AM
ABC News confirms the Northern Territory government has announced plans for a new privately operated prison.
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