Operational Inspection Reports For The Melbourne And Villawood Immigration Detention Centres, 2026 ​

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The Department of Home Affairs released operational inspection reports for Melbourne and Villawood Immigration Detention Centres conducted in February 2026. The reports document findings from an Australian Border Force Operational Inspection Team (OIT) established in September 2025 to assess onshore Immigration Detention Network (IDN) facilities and Alternative Places of Detention (APODs). The Melbourne inspection occurred 24-26 February 2026 and evaluated Secure Journeys' operational activities against the Facility Detention Services Provider (FDSP) Policy and Procedure Manuals using three methods: documentation review, operational observations including CCTV footage and logs, and staff interviews. The inspection assessed operational effectiveness ratings and conducted risk assessments. The six-week initial inspection phase was supplemented by daily operational assurance checks and scheduled for continuation over 12 months to maintain oversight of detention network safety, security, and sustainability. Reports include executive summaries, key findings and recommendations, immediate actions required, risk assessment matrices, and interviews with facility superintendents and centre managers.