Seven inmates have been isolated after a riot at Goulburn jail in which guards used tear gas to subdue prisoners.
The riot erupted on Saturday afternoon after inmates lost a good behaviour privilege for verbally abusing NSW correctional staff.
"Inmates caused damage to yard fencing and equipment which will undergo repairs," a corrective services spokesman said on Monday.
Guards and specialist officers used tear gas to break up the rioting prisoners and segregated seven inmates.
Four prisoners sustained minor injuries.
No corrective services staff were hurt.
Authorities are investigating the incident and will take further disciplinary action against those involved.
Corrective services said they had "no indication the disturbance was in any way prompted by religious beliefs".
The riot took place in the mainstream prisoners' area, not at the Supermax where convicted terrorists are held.
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