Senators allege they were ‘treated with contempt’ when police called to remove them from WA prison

Dorinda Cox and Lidia Thorpe were visiting Hakea prison to discuss a death in custody when they claim meeting with superintendent was suddenly cancelled

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Two senators allege they were treated with contempt and disrespect" at Western Australia's Hakea prison when a visit with the superintendent was suddenly cancelled and police were called to remove them from his office.

Greens senators Dorinda Cox and Lidia Thorpe - both prominent Aboriginal women - say they had a meeting booked" to speak with the prison superintendent on Wednesday and were inside the facility before being told it would not take place.

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