[1] The site was originally an experimental agricultural school, similar to the one at nearby Hagley, that opened in 1914 as the State Farm.
In 1922 the Deloraine school site was reopened as the Ashley Home for Boys, taking over the Hobart facility's function.
[3] In September 2021, it was announced that Ashley Youth Detention Centre would close within 3 years, and be replaced by 2 new facilities.
Another former staff member was accused of using sexual violence and intimidation, including forced masturbation, against 26 former child detainees.
[7][needs update] As part of this inquiry, the Commission engaged researchers at the Australian Catholic University to work with children and young people involved in government run institutions in Tasmania including the Ashley Youth Detention Centre.