Brisbane Correctional Centre Explained

Brisbane Correctional Centre, formerly the Sir David Longland Correctional Centre^[1] and also known as Wacol Prison, is a male prison facility located in the suburb of Wacol in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Opened in 1988, the prison complex was renovated and subsequently re-opened to inmates in June 2008.^[2] The complex houses a water conservation system, a unit specifically designed for 17-year-old prisoners (which has since been closed due to amended laws),^[3] and an ultra-modern maximum security wing for prisoners considered dangerous. The facility currently consists of 16 units, including a protection unit mainly for elderly prisoners and prisoners with sexual charges, as well as a medical unit for prisoners with serious psychological problems and suicidal thoughts. A typical unit has approximately 70 prisoners.^[4]

Brisbane Correctional Centre
Location:	Wacol, Queensland
Status:	Operational
Classification:	High-to-maximum security
Capacity:	558
Opened:	1988
Managed By:	Queensland Corrective Services
Former Name:	Sir David Longland Correctional Centre

Notable prisoners

• Brenden Abbottthe "Postcard Bandit".^[5]
• Geoffrey Robert Dobbslabelled Australia's worst paedophile, pleaded guilty to 124 sex offences and one count of attempting to pervert the course of justice on counts against 63 girls under his care as a teacher and youth leader from 1972 to 2000.^{[6] [7]}

See also

• List of Australian prisons

References

1. Web site: New prision throws doors wide open. 2021-02-01. Queensland Times. en.
2. http://www.correctiveservices.qld.gov.au/About_Us/The_Department/key_initiatives/bcc/background.shtml Brisbane Correctional Centre
3. Book: Youth Justice and Other Legislation (Inclusion of 17-year-old Persons) Amendment Bill 2016. Queensland Government. 2016. 17. 8 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190707232949/https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/pdf/asmade/act-2016-058. 7 July 2019. live. dmy-all.
4. Book: Custodial operations. Queensland Corrective Services. 2007. Page 5. 31 October 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20170218061705/http://www.correctiveservices.qld.gov.au/Publications/Corporate_Publications/Miscellaneous_Documents/Custodial%20Operations.pdf. 18 February 2017. live. dmy-all.
5. Web site: The Usual Suspect. Nyst. Chris (defence lawyer). Australian Story (program transcript); 27 October 2003. 26 January 2017.
6. Web site: Geoffrey Dobbs. 10 March 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20091009040404/http://www.mako.org.au/tempdobbs.html. 9 October 2009.
7. Web site: Child sex offender receives indefinite sentences. PM (ABC Radio Program). Aired 24 July 2003 18:34:00; Reporter: Louise Willis. 26 January 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170511163441/http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2003/s909619.htm. 11 May 2017. live. dmy-all.

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