Youth detention population in Australia 2023

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Last updated: 13 Dec 2023

Topic: Youth justice

AIHW (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare) (2023) Youth detention population in Australia 2023, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 16 June 2026.

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This report contains information some readers may find distressing as it refers to young people’s experiences of youth justice. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (First Nations) young people are also over-represented in the data.

If you or someone you know needs help, visit Lifeline or call 13 11 14 or 13YARN (13 92 76).

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