This report presents information on deaths in custody in Australian states and territories for the 2006 calendar year, including comparisons by jurisdiction and Indigenous status. (humanrights.gov.au)
There were 11 recorded incidents of Indigenous deaths in custody: four in prison custody, six in police custody and custody - related operations, and one in juvenile detention. (humanrights.gov.au)
There were more deaths in custody last year than ever before, staffing levels have seen deep cuts, there's a shortage of places and violence against prison staff is up sharply. (politics.co.uk)