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flag The Northern Territory opened its first women’s prison in Darwin on January 19, 2026, to improve safety and reduce trauma for female inmates.

flag The Northern Territory has opened its first dedicated women’s prison at Darwin Correctional Precinct, a new 88-bed facility for low-security female inmates, effective January 19, 2026. flag The $8 million upgrade, part of a broader corrections overhaul, separates women from male prisoners to improve safety and reduce trauma from past harassment. flag The facility includes classrooms, vocational training, and recreational spaces. flag Higher-security female inmates will remain in the existing women’s sector until a new Alice Springs prison opens in early 2026. flag The government also plans additional facilities in Holtze and Katherine, with education programs being reinstated amid a rising female prison population. flag As of January 8, 174 women were in custody across the NT.

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