Prison conditions for Netflix star Matt Wright revealed
Matt Wright, star of Netflix's Outback Wrangler, has been moved to a specialized unit at the Darwin Correctional Centre, which offers better conditions than the general prison population.
Matt Wright, known for his role in Netflix's Outback Wrangler, has been relocated to the Complex Behavioural Unit at the Darwin Correctional Centre. This unit provides significantly better living conditions compared to the overcrowded and uncomfortable circumstances faced by most inmates, including air conditioning and recreational facilities such as a pool table and basketball court. His transfer has raised questions regarding the appropriateness of such accommodations for someone in custody due to his actions related to a fatal helicopter crash in 2022.
The Northern Territory opposition has highlighted that the Complex Behavioural Unit is intended for inmates with specific needs including mental health, disabilities, or behavioral support requirements. The contrast between Wright's living conditions and those of other inmates has sparked debate about fairness and equality in treatment within the prison system, especially as many inmates continue to endure harsh environments without similar privileges.
Wright is currently serving a five-month non-parole period after being found guilty of attempting to interfere with a police investigation. The circumstances of his transfer to a more comfortable unit suggest a potential disparity in treatment for those in the correctional system, leading to discussions about reforming how prisoners, particularly those in similar legal situations, are treated and housed in Australian correctional facilities.