Bricknell noted that the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) experienced an unexpectedly high number of deaths during this time frame.

Within this period, ninety individuals passed away in prison custody, including 26 who were Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.

Although Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities constitute roughly four percent of the overall Australian population, they account for over one-third of the incarcerated population.

Bricknell highlighted that while there has been an increase in the proportion of Indigenous deaths in custody over the last three years, the rate of death among Indigenous prisoners has remained relatively stable.

For 19 of the 26 deaths in custody, the causes were identified, with an even split between natural causes and self-inflicted incidents, according to Bricknell.

Cause of death was available for 19 of the 26 deaths in prison custody, with an equal number due to natural causes and self-inflicted, Bricknell said.

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