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#news #politics #act government #act policing #act youth detention centre #australian youth detention #belconnen #bimberi youth detention centre #brett dennis #civil claims #criminal damage #duty of care investigation

Abuse in Canberra youth detention: 13 allege guard's assault
Four men describe sexual abuse by guard Brett Dennis at Quamby and Bimberi youth detention centres between 2003 and 2013. The ACT government faces civil claims and accusations of stonewalling.
the Guardian · 4m
Four men sue over abuse at ACT detention centre
An investigation into sexual assault allegations at an Australian youth detention centre launches as four men pursue legal action against the government.
the Guardian · 2m
Ball bearings used in Canberra building attacks
Police investigate after windows smashed at two government buildings in Belconnen on Thursday night.
Abc · 1m