Internal documents reveal that a Chinese detainee expressed suicidal thoughts less than 24 hours before her death in a Melbourne immigration detention centre. This incident has prompted scrutiny regarding the monitoring practices of the facility, operated by a US private prison company, and whether appropriate measures were taken given her mental health history.
The Chinese embassy has formally expressed its grave concerns to Australia, emphasizing the need to safeguard the rights of its citizens. This situation adds pressure on Australian officials amid ongoing investigations into the contractor's management of the detention system, which has faced criticism for safety lapses and understaffing issues.