Queensland Corrective Services have revealed the extent of overcrowding in Queensland prisons as part of a watchdog investigation into corruption risks in jails.
Since January 2012, the states prison population has increased by more than 50 per cent and as of March this year, Queensland correctional centres were operating at a capacity of 131 per cent.
Due to prisoners doubling up in cells intended for one person, assaults on guards have doubled and prison authorities have provided inmates with more gym equipment and headphones to prevent violence as a result of overcrowding.