Documents related to Comcare's investigation into the Lachlan 1 building at Villawood Detention Centre

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Comcare's FOI release concerns its investigation (MC00035139) into health and safety conditions in the Lachlan 1 Compound at the Villawood Immigration Detention Centre, operated by the Department of Home Affairs and involving Serco workers. The documents include a closure advice email dated 18 March 2025, an Inspector Report, s 155 notices to obtain information issued in August 2024 and January 2025, and related correspondence. The inspector found a reasonable belief that Home Affairs failed to comply with sections 19(1) and 19(3)(a) of the WHS Act and regulations 40 and 41, citing overcrowded workspaces, a demountable office of about 2.9 by 2.25 metres, poor ventilation and lighting, inadequate toilet and eating facilities, insecure windows and doors, and lack of worker consultation. The inspection remains active, with a verification inspection scheduled for the week of 1 September 2025. Access decisions and exemptions applied are not evident in the excerpt.