Future use of Ashley Youth Detention Centre

On Tuesday 26 May 2026, the Hon Guy Barnett MP, Deputy Premier and Minister for Justice, Corrections and Rehabilitation announced the Government’s intention to repurpose the Ashley Youth Detention Centre site into a minimum-security adult prison and agriculture-based prisoner rehabilitation and training facility.

Information and updates on the announcement of the Future use of Ashley Youth Detention Centre, including a feedback form on the future use of AYDC, can be found on this website.