Woomera Immigration Reception and Processing Centre
Woomera Immigration Reception and Processing Centre, Immigration detention facility in South Australia.
The Woomera Immigration Reception and Processing Centre spans across a large compound in the remote Australian outback, surrounded by security fences.
Established in 1999 with a capacity of 400 people, the facility reached its peak occupancy in 2000 with approximately 1,500 detainees.
The center became a symbol of Australian immigration policy debates, leading to the creation of various artistic works addressing detention conditions.
The facility operated under strict security protocols, requiring visitors to obtain special permits and undergo thorough screening procedures.
In June 2000, 480 detainees managed to escape the facility simultaneously and walked to the nearby township during organized protests.
Location: South Australia
Inception: 1999
GPS coordinates: -31.18528,136.80750
Latest update: March 15, 2025 07:47
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