Question - Alexander Maconochie Centre

Question

Number
679
Subject
Alexander Maconochie Centre
(Emergency Preparedness at the AMC)
Asked by
Morris, Deborah
Directed to
Minister for Corrections
Question asked on
22 September 2025
Answer due on
26 October 2025
Question asked
  1. What emergency management framework is in place at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC), and what emergencies are covered under this framework.
  2. What specific training and refresher training is provided to ACT Corrective Services officers on emergency response at the AMC, and how often is this training conducted.
  3. What procedures are in place to protect and evacuate visitors present at the AMC during an emergency.
  4. What are the operational procedures for responding to (a) an armed inmate, (b) an armed intruder from outside the centre and (c) an unauthorised but unarmed intruder.
  5. What exercises, drills or simulations of emergency scenarios have been conducted at the AMC in the past five years, and on what dates.
  6. Who outside of ACT Corrective Services holds formal responsibility for ensuring the AMC is compliant with emergency preparedness requirements, including (a) ensuring all staff receive training, (b) ensuring response plans are up-to-date and tested and (c) ensuring management oversight and reporting of compliance.