Four men sue ACT government over sexual assault allegations at detention centre
Four men have launched legal actions against the ACT government alleging they were sexually assaulted by a guard at a youth detention centre, with at least 12 other former detainees making similar allegations against the now-deceased man. An investigation launched today reveals the systematic abuse allegations spanning years. The claims have prompted outrage from the Albanese government.
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 19:53 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 20:00 UTC
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