Bathurst Correctional Complex is an Australian prison located 3 kilometres west of Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia. The current structure incorporates buildings constructed in 1888^[1].

Riots

In October 1970, prisoners rebelled at the then-titled Bathurst Gaol, as a result of dissatisfaction with their living conditions. Lavatories and sink basins were said to overflow regularly; windows without glass and a lack of central heating meant exposure to the elements^[2]. Prisoners spent 18 hours of each day in their cells. Prison officials retaliated after the protestes by beating and punishing prisoners, in what came to be termed the 'Bathurst Batterings'.

Larger riots in February 1974 caused $10 million in damage, partially due to a fire started by petrol bombs. As a result of this and other problems, J. F. Nagle of the Supreme Court of New South Wales was appointed to a royal commission to oversee reforms to the Australian penal system^[3].

Notable prisoners

• Rodney Adler, (2006) disgraced businessman

External links

• Bathurst Correctional Centre webpage - part of the NSW Department of Corrective Services

References

1. ↑ Walkabout - Bathurst
2. ↑ The abuse of prisoners in New South Wales 1943-76 [in: Wayward governance : illegality and its control in the public sector]
3. ↑ Four Corners - 07/11/2005: Chronology - A History of Australian Prison Reform