Prisoners—Escapes
Answer
Hon Dan Caddy (Parliamentary Secretary) (5:04 pm): I have an answer to question without notice 661 I was asked earlier by Hon Nick Goiran.
(1) It is 19 September 2025.
(2) No.
Given that parts (3) to (5) have a significant amount of detail in them and the answer is in tabular form, I seek leave to have them incorporated into Hansard.
Leave granted for the following material to be incorporated.
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Date |
FACILITY |
CIRCUMSTANCES |
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22/07/2024 |
CASUARINA PRISON |
Prisoner escaped from Fiona Stanley Hospital as part of medical assessment/treatment and was recaptured by escort staff in nearby carpark. |
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3/08/2024 |
BROOME REGIONAL PRISON |
Prisoner absconded from Wyndham Work Camp temporarily and returned to the camp 20 minutes later. |
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26/09/2024 |
GREENOUGH REGIONAL PRISON |
Prisoner escaped during transit. He was re-captured by WAPOL and returned to Greenough Regional Prison. |
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3/11/2024 |
BORONIA PRE RELEASE CENTRE |
Following a social visit, a breach was detected in the perimeter fence. A search was conducted of the area and Police apprehended the prisoner. |
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1/03/2025 |
BROOME REGIONAL PRISON |
Prisoner absconded from Wyndham Work Camp, returned to WAPF. |
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1/03/2025 |
BROOME REGIONAL PRISON |
Prisoner absconded from Wyndham Work Camp and returned voluntarily. |
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1/03/2025 |
BROOME REGIONAL PRISON |
Prisoner absconded from Wyndham Work Camp and was taken into custody by WAPF. |
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21/06/2025 |
HAKEA PRISON |
Prisoner escaped from Ventia staff at Kununurra Airport whilst in transit from Kununurra Police Station to Broome Regional Prison, recaptured by WAPF in the vicinity of the airport. |
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22/07/2025 |
MELALEUCA WOMEN'S PRISON |
Prisoner escaped from Ambulance upon arrival at Fiona Stanley Hospital Emergency for assessment following a fall from her bed. Prisoner was recaptured by escort staff in nearby carpark. |
(4) Between 1 January 2024 to 25 August 2025, a total of nine prisoners escaped or attempted to escape from custody (involving seven incidents) which were referred to People Culture and Standards (PCS) for investigation.
(5) Investigation outcomes as of 10 September 2025:
Three investigations found no staff misconduct was identified.
Three investigations are still on ongoing.
One matter was identified as a duplicate report and was not progressed further.
