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Photos - Immigration detention in Leonora (2011)

The Australian Human Rights Commission visited the immigration detention facility in Leonora, Western Australia in November 2010. Photos taken during the Commission’s visit are set out below.

Details regarding conditions in the Leonora immigration detention facility can be found in the Commission’s public statement, which outlines key observations and concerns arising from the visit.

Main street of Leonora township, Western Australia

Street leading up to Leonora immigration detention facility

Front gate and entrance to car park

Car park (outside fence of Leonora immigration detention facility)

Soccer pitch (outside fence of Leonora immigration detention facility)

DIAC and Serco offices (outside fence of Leonora immigration detention facility)

Children’s playground (outside fence of Leonora immigration detention facility)

Walkway from car park into Leonora immigration detention facility

New crèche room (outside fence of Leonora immigration detention facility)

View from external areas of fence surrounding Leonora immigration detention facility

View from inside Leonora immigration detention facility to external recreation areas

Accommodation block, Leonora immigration detention facility

Accommodation block, Leonora immigration detention facility

Accommodation blocks, Leonora immigration detention facility

Accommodation blocks, Leonora immigration detention facility

Accommodation block, Leonora immigration detention facility

Rear of accommodation blocks, Leonora immigration detention facility

Accommodation block and rear fence, Leonora immigration detention facility

Accommodation block, Leonora immigration detention facility

Bedroom, Leonora immigration detention facility

Dining room, Leonora immigration detention facility

Sign on dining room door, Leonora immigration detention facility

Laundry, Leonora immigration detention facility

Volleyball court, Leonora immigration detention facility

Garden, Leonora immigration detention facility

Old crèche room, Leonora immigration detention facility

Picture drawn by child, Leonora immigration detention facility