Escapes, fires, stabbing: catastrophic security failures revealed in Australia’s immigration detention network

Australia's immigration detention centers operated by US-based Management and Training Corporation (MTC) face catastrophic security failures, including detainee escapes, staff injuries from fires, and inadequate staffing. Investigations highlight MTC's 'minimalist staffing model' as a risk to both detainees and staff, with incidents like a high-risk offender escaping during a hospital escort and multiple untrained staff exposed to hazards.