‘Devoted father, loving brother and son’: Perth man who died in Bali remembered
Cameron Hughes, a 39‑year‑old man from Perth, died while in an immigration detention centre in Bali after being taken into custody for alleged visa breaches. His family has called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death, working with Australian consular officials. Local authorities are examining whether a heart attack or self‑harm contributed to his passing.
- ▪Cameron Hughes was detained in Bali on accusations of breaching his visa conditions following a separation from his Indonesian wife.
- ▪He was found unconscious in a detention centre bathroom and later died, prompting his family to seek answers about the events leading to his death.
- ▪The family is cooperating with Australian consular officials and urging a full picture of the circumstances to be clarified.
- ▪Bali authorities are investigating possible causes of death, including a heart attack or self‑harm.
- ▪Western Australian Premier Roger Cook acknowledged the situation and noted the visa‑related nature of the custody.
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| Publication time | Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:42:14 +1000 |
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