Macquarie and Hunter Correctional Centres

We will conduct inspections of Macquarie and Hunter correctional centres in December 2019 and January 2020.

• Macquarie Correctional Centre is a male maximum security facility located in Wellington
• Hunter Correctional Centre is a male maximum security facility located in Cessnock
• Both centres have dormitory-style accommodation for up to 400 inmates.

Our inspection will focus on:

• custodial conditions, including safety and security
• treatment, care and wellbeing of inmates, including privacy
• rehabilitation of inmates, including programs, education, and preparation for release
• reparation through inmate employment
• resources and systems, including the staffing and management of each correctional centre.

The Inspector of Custodial Services may consider any other relevant matters in the course of this inspection.