Former Australian of the Year Fiona Stanley said the WA government was ignoring evidence about the children that showed the current punitive approach at Banksia Hill would not work.

Source: https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/state/wa/2023/01/20/banksia-hill-detention-scandal/

Promises for better health outcomes across the region will see continued work on the $53 million Gunnedah Hospital redevelopment, building a better Banksia mental health unit, and a stand alone palliative care ward at the Tamworth hospital.

Source: https://www.northerndailyleader.com.au/story/8058756/water-security-top-priority-as-anderson-eyes-off-fourth-term/?src=rss

Reports of unease within his party emerged this month after he likened riots at Banksia Hill to terrorism and claimed conditions such as fetal alcohol spectrum disorder were being used to excuse poor behaviour.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/politics/pugilist-premier-goes-out-on-top-after-bruising-fights-c-10808494

When completed, Banksia, with more than 17,000 square feet, boasted more than 30 rooms, including 15 bathrooms and a full-size ballroom.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/aikenstandard/we-are-aiken/we-are-aiken-county-former-winter-colony-estate-now-helps-tell-aiken-county-s-story/article_a1f027a8-9dac-11ed-864c-734732873ab1.html