Queensland watch houses still overcrowded nearly a year after internal review
Queensland watch houses remain overcrowded nearly a year after a police review identified the issue. The Toowoomba facility, designed for 23, averaged 45 prisoners daily in March 2026, while the four-bed Maryborough watch house housed 11 daily. The Queensland Police Union warns these conditions pose serious health and safety risks for both inmates and officers.
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Published 21 Jun 2026, 23:00 UTC · Updated 21 Jun 2026, 23:10 UTC
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