Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

CORRECTIONS MANAGEMENT ACT 2007 - SECT 59

    (1)     A detainee may complain to an official visitor about any aspect of the detainee's detention or treatment in detention, including—

        (a)     the operation of a correctional centre where the detainee is detained; or

        (b)     conditions, or work or activities provided, at a place where the detainee is, or has been, directed to work or participate in an activity.

    (2)     The director-general must ensure that an official visitor is told as soon as practicable about any detainee who has told a corrections officer that the detainee wants to see an official visitor.

    (3)     A detainee is not required to explain to the director-general or a corrections officer why the detainee may want to see an official visitor.