Supermax
Synopsis
Australia's toughest prison holds just 34 of the most dangerous criminals, raising questions about the balance between punishment and rehabilitation.
Synopsis
Goldman Jail in New South Wales houses some of Australia’s most dangerous criminals, including serial murderers and gang leaders. Inmates are separated along racial lines to prevent violence. The prison's population has doubled in the last 20 years, raising concerns about overcrowding and management. Staff describe the facility as a "pressure cooker." The documentary presents the challenges of maintaining order in a system that has evolved from a brutal past, while questioning the balance between punishment and rehabilitation.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See how inmates are separated by race to prevent violence.
- Find out about the use of lethal force in Australian prisons.
- Meet the toughest criminals in Australia's toughest jail.
Did You Know
- The Australian prison population has doubled in the last 20 years.
- Goulburn Jail is an exclusive facility for serial murderers and gang leaders.
- Western Australia and the Northern Territory have historically high imprisonment rates.
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What is the current state of the Australian prison population?
In the last 20 years, the Australian prison population has doubled.
What are the characteristics of inmates at Goulburn Jail?
Inmates at Goulburn Jail are separated along racial lines to prevent violence, and the nature of the inmate is described as more brutal and violent.
What is the imprisonment rate in New South Wales compared to other states?
New South Wales has a higher imprisonment rate compared to Victoria, which has kept its rate relatively low, and the Northern Territory has historically had a disproportionately high imprisonment rate.
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