China expresses ‘grave concern’ as internal documents reveal suicide warning before death in Melbourne immigration detention
Summary
A Chinese citizen died by suicide in a Melbourne immigration detention center less than 24 hours after being detained. Internal documents reveal she had expressed suicidal thoughts and had a history of self-harm before her death, prompting China to express serious concern and call on Australia to protect its citizens.Key Facts
- The detainee was a Chinese woman in her mid-30s, held for allegedly overstaying her visa.
- She was transferred to Secure Journeys, a US-based company's Australian subsidiary running immigration detention.
- Internal documents show she had recent suicidal thoughts and prior self-harm attempts.
- She was found hanging in her room at the Broadmeadows detention center the morning after detention.
- Victoria police found no suspicious circumstances and are investigating the death.
- The Chinese embassy expressed “grave concern” and requested the Australian government safeguard Chinese citizen rights.
- The Australian home affairs minister is already dealing with security problems involving Secure Journeys.
- There were 360 reports of threatened or actual self-harm across Australia’s onshore immigration detention centers.
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