Dennis Wells, Villawood Detention Centre (SINGLE SHOT 2021)

There are 472 people held in detention at The Villawood Detention Centre. Some came here seeking asylum and have claimed refugee status in order to be granted protection. Having overstayed their visas, others are awaiting deportation. They all came looking for a better life. Ninety percent of people claiming refugee status are not granted final protection visas. Their average stay at Villawood is 553 days.

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