Minister for Corrections and Justice Health Emma Davidson:
This is a very distressing situation for the family involved, staff and other people in the Alexander Maconochie Centre. My thoughts are with the family, friends and community of the deceased.
Every death is a tragedy and felt deeply across the community. I recognise many people will be struggling with this news today.
ACT Corrective Services is providing support to people within AMC and the family involved. The matter has been referred to the ACT Inspector of Correctional Services and Worksafe as required by law.
As this is a matter for the police, I will make no further comment at this time.