Mother's quest for change as dozens of inquests reveal mental health failures

Kirstie Wellauer, Joanna McCarthy, Josh Nicholas, and Katia Shatoba · ABC News (AU)

Published 31 Oct 2026, 5:50 am·1 h ago·1 min read

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Tracy Mackander thought the coronial inquest into her son Bailey's death in custody would bring change. Instead, it brought more heartache. An ABC investigation can reveal a prison system failing its most vulnerable.

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