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An open forum, presenting information and discussion around issues faced by prisoners in the criminal justice system and migration detention centres.
s lived experience of prison and her trauma about fresh air being taken away from her was also discussed. The Victorian Charter of Human rightswas discussed in more detail.
s racist youth justice policies that are failing First nations kids. It was highlighted that essentially all Governments across Australia need two work on changing dangerous and discriminatory laws hurting First Nations children,families and communities. A new report was also discussed, entitled With us, not against us, A systemic inquiry to learn from the experiences of children who entered the criminal justice system before 14 Commission for Children and Young people,2026
s Dointime show, it starts off with an interview with Yarran from Gunditjmara, Djab Wurrong and Yuin lands. She is a law woman and Firekeeper. Violet Coco Flotilla activist also joined us during this extended yarn to discuss the Convergence on Pine gap. Stolen genartion and ongoing genocide of Aboriginal people was also discussed. There was also another extended interview with Debbie Kilroy Ceo of Sisters Inside and founder of the National NEtwork of incerated and formerly incarcerated women and girls. Tabitha Lean Aboriginal Prison Abolitionist and activist also joined the interview. Tabitha Lean an organising member of the National network of incarcerated women and girls. Tabitha and Debbie duscussed a recent report entitled The Business of family Policing in Queensland, which documented harrowing stories of women and children in prison and Residential settings, whithin the context of colonisation. To download the report please go to the Sisters Inside website.
Marisa interviewedMadeka Penrith and her Partner sam and coleagues about a beautiful Archival Exihibition in regards to her Grandfather Ray Jackson who has since passed away. It is a historical exhibition about his life and activism. Content warning This Episode of Dointime contains audio images of Abboriginal and Torrestrait islander people who have died and discussion of deahts in custody. Then Marisa was joined by Brett Collins from Justice action who talked about having computers in cells for prisonsers, and the work of Justice action. TThis included a conference that he attended in Adelaide about Prisoners. Finally Marisa interviewed David Glanz about a protest happening on Tuesday 30 June at the Melbourne Town hall about censorship and repression.
Radiothon 2026 Aboriginal Deaths In Custody Interview with Flotilla Activist Content Warning This week’s Episode of Dointime contains audio descriptions of Aboriginal and Torrestrait Islander people who have died, graphic discussion of deaths incustody, and the name and audio image of a First Nations Person who has passed away. Sexual assault and torture are also discussed. Please take care of yourself and reach out to community resources if you feel stressed or overwhelmed. Marisa promoted Radiothon on the show. There is still 171 dollars remaining of the 1000 dollar target for the dointime show. Please donate to dointime, and all shows at 3Cr. Marisa played an interview from the Archives from the 199’s with Uncle Ray Jackson Wiradjuri Warrior who dedicated his lifeto fighting for justiceand the human rights of aboriginal people. The interview was from an older doin show presented by Sasha, and it was around the time of the watch Committee which was founded by Ray. Uncle passed away on 2015 and Permission was given by the family to air this very special segment. Finally, Marisa interviewed Violet, a Flotilla Activist about being on the flotilla, trying to deliver life saving aid tostarving Civilians in Gaza. Violet spoke indetail about her texperiences at the hands of the guards and authorities. It was a powerful interview focusingon the importance of exposing genocide of Gaza.Violations of human rights were discussed in detail.
The proceedings have just been dropped. Jeanette, Ethan and Marisa also sent Solidarity messages to all the flotilla activists.Marisa spoke quite briefly about the Myall Creek Memorial event happening over the long Weekend. Please refer to the Myall Creek website (link is external)for more information.
, a joint report by the Human Rights Law Centre, Flat Out and the Formerly Incarcerated Girls Justice Advocates Melbourne (FIGJAM) collective that was published in March this year.After that, Marisa speaks with Tabitha Lean, First Nations prison advocate who will yarn about Crim Con 2026 which is a gathering built by and for criminalised and formerly incarcerated people, grounded in the belief that the people most impacted by prisons, policing and punishment are not just participants in these conversations, but leaders, theorists, artists and organisers in their own right.
s call for a Human Rights Act, made in an address to the National Press Club. Megan emphasized that evidence provided to the Disability Royal Commission documented widespread experiences of violence, abuse, neglect and exclusion, and made clear that existing legal protections are not sufficient to prevent these harms or respond when they occur.
which provides a dedicated space for First Nations people who have experienced incarceration in Victoria to share their stories culture and lived experiences through the artworks they produce. The event will be held at the Glen Eira city Council gallery. They discussed the personal journeys of the artists, and how art provides healing for First Peoples.
s Doin Time Show, Marisa interviewed David Glanz from the Refugee Action Collective and he gave an update on what is happening with asylum seeks and refugees. He also spoke about the war in Iran. Marisa also read out part of a report entitled Ending Strip Searching in Australian prisons, co authored by members of FIGJAM, the Human Rights Law Centre and Flat Out. FIGJAM are Formerly Incarcerated Girls Justice Advocates Melbourne, and the report can be found at https://www.hrlc.org.au/reports/end-strip-searching/
s failure to properly care for land; and Phil Zylstra, adjunct associate professor at Curtin University and fire behaviour scientist speaking more about how colonisation has corrupted approaches to environmental care and much more. (For further listening of the March 4 Forests speeches, please refer back to the Monday Breakfast show from the 23rd of March.)
s happening with the Iranian asylum seekers being deported, and unfair government policies regarding asylum seekers and refugees. Ian also gave background to the war in Iran. Then, there was an interview with Uncle Kelvin Brown, First Nations Warrior from the Friends of Myall Creek. Uncle Kelvin yarned with us about First Nations solidarity towards Palestine, Native Title, and shared his personal story about getting land back. We also talk about the upcoming annual Myall Creek Massacre memorial coming up in June. Keep up to date with Friends of Myall Creek and read about the massacre here.
s response to the Palestine Action Group rally in Sydney calling for an independent review of NSW Police conduct. Redfern Legal Centre calls on the Commissioner of the New South Wales Police Force, Mal Lanyon, to stand down officers whose use of force at the protest appears excessive, based on the available footage.Following that, Marisa interviewed David Murray, Strategic Projects Lead from Jesuit Social Services, about the expansion of Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre -- which is a significant investment at the wrong end of the system, using money that would be far better spent on evidence-based solutions that prevent crime from occurring.Then we heard from Katie Kiss, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner to discuss a new bill to establish a National Commission for First Peoples children, which is welcomed by top human rights advocates. Katie is a proud Kaanju and Birri/Widi woman who grew up in Rockhampton, Central Queensland, on the lands of the Darumbal people.
Content Warning This episode of Dointime contains audio images of Aboriginal and Tores Strait Islander people who have died, and graphic discussion of deaths in custody, and the Stolen Generation. This week’s show is a Special Commemoration broadcast honouring Aboriginal teenager Tj Hickey. Tj, a 17-year-arold teenager, was killed in February 2004 after racist police chased him through the streets of Redfern when he was riding his bicycle. The result? He was impaled on a fence and he died at the hands of police. First up we heard from Aunty Dianne, a strong First Nations woman and relative of Tj. She spoke about Tj Hickey and police investigating police. Lots of grief was expressed about his death and the ongoing campaign for justice led by Tj’s mother Gail. Then we heard from Cheryl Kaulfuss, from the Indigenous Social Justice Association Melbourne, (Isja) who spoke about the by2026 rally for Tj, and sent a solidarity message from Isja. FINALLY WE spoke with Bj Newton, a proud Wiradjuri woman and Associate Professor at Nsw Sydney. She leads the Bring them Home Keep them Home Research. In partnership with Abroriginal organiseations, her research drives sector-wide impact through truth-telling, generating new evidence, community-led initiatives, and advocacy. Bj spoke in detail about how the systematic removal of Aboriginal children is worse than ever, 18 years on from the National Apology to the Stolen Generations. The interview focused on her research and campaigns showing us that the Stolen generation continues to the present day. It was also discussed that the National Apology speeches included harmful stereotypes and minimization of past injustices, reflecting broader systemic racism that persists in contemporary policies.
s genocide. The show ends with Marisa reading out an article by Sydney Criminal Lawyers about the terror attack on the Boorloo/Perth Invasion Day rally. You can read the full article here.
s CBD, which was originally set to last 6 months,Uncle Kelvin Brown, the first Aboriginal councillor for Inverell Shire, Myall Creek committee member and a Respected Elder, about the history of the massacre and committee, and his activities ahead of Invasion day 2026,Dan from R.A.D. Faction, about the new organisation and collaborative information sharing and alternative media with their workshops and zines, for incarcerated folk, their loved ones, and vulnerable communities. You can get in touch via email on 1312@radfaction.com.au
s shameful detention and prison regime. For further information about upcoming events offganised by the Refugee Action Collective please see their website. [https://rac-vic.org/]
s own 2024 data, revealing that Aboriginal people are now 15 times more likely to be searched and 10 times more likely to have force used against them than white people. Racialised communities are subjected to over-policing that frequently escalates into police violence.
s proposed overhaul of the youth justice system, describing it as rushed, punitive, and dangerously out of step with evidence-based approaches to reducing youth crime.
Content warning for audio descriptions of Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people who have died. Marisa is joined on the show with David Glanz from the Refugee Action Collective talking about the rise of the far right. Later in the show Marisa is joined by Senator Lidia Thorpe about Treaty, the rise of the far right and white supremacists organising with help of governments.
action in Sydney.Finally, Marisa spoke with David Glanz from the Refugee Action Collective who gave an eyewitness account of the Melbourne March for Australia.
Warning that this epispode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and graphic discussion of deaths in custody.On today's show Marisa speaks with David Mejia-Canales, Senior Lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre about protest laws.Following that Brett Collins from Justice Action joined the show to speak about youth justice and the work of Justice Action in prisons. The show ends with a conversation with Boe Spearim, First Nations activist and podcaster about the Frontier Wars, police powers and Aboriginal deaths in custody.
Warning that this episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and graphic discussion of deaths in custody.First up on the show we will bring you an interview with Anneliese Cooper, Acting Senior Lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre, who will discuss a new report showing the price women whistleblowers pay for speaking out. Then we will hear from David Glanz from the Refugee Action Collective who will give an eyewitness account of what happened at the so-called Australia First rally in Melbourne.After that, we will cross over to Queensland to Uncle Wayne 'Coco' Wharton — who will yarn with us about what happened in Queensland. The violent Nazi attack on Camp Sovereignty was discussed, as were the anti-immigration rallies all over Australia. A call out for people to come and to guard the camp was also put out on the show.
This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and graphic discussion of deaths in custody. On the Doin' Time show today Marisa played some live coverage audio from the 12 August Defend and Dissent Rally, featuring an interview that she did with David Glanz from the Refugee Action Collective, on the steps of Parliament about an anti protest bill possibly being introduced into the Victorian Parliament by the Allan Government. She also played some speeches from that rally. After that, Marisa interviewed Keiran Stewart-Assheton, First Nations activist and President of the Black Peoples Union, about Treaty and Aboriginal deaths in custody.
This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and graphic discussion of deaths in custody.First up on the show Marisa interviewed Farida Iqbal, Rally Organizer from the Defend Dissent Coalition, who spoke about an anti-protest Bill being introduced by the Allan Government in Victorian Parliament. Farida has lived experience of disability, and spoke about her Long Covid, and the impact on the health of the community should police ask protestors to remove masks because of extended powers. That rally happened on 12 August on the steps of the Victorian Parliament.We were also be joined by Stacey in the studio. She has lived experience of prison, and is from Figjam and was also a speaker at the Bail Saves Lives Snap Rally last week. Stacey spoke about her lived experience of prison and also wcussed the bail laws, and how this impacts marginalised communities, particularly First Nations people, and youth.
This episode of Doin Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and graphic discussion of deaths in custody.First up on the show we will bring you some audio from the Bail Saves Lives Snap Rally last week.The Rally was held by VALS (Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service) in conjunction with Flat Out Inc, last Wednesday 30th July at 9.30AM on the steps of Victorian Parliament. After that we will bring you an extended interview with Dr Jill Gallagher CEO of VACCHO (Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation), who will talk to us about tough new bail laws introduced to Parliament by the Victorian government, Aboriginal deaths in custody and the Yoorook Justice Commission report.
On today's show: Marisa speaks with Ilo Diaz of the Centre Against Racial Profiling to understand Victoria Police's powers within 'Designated Areas' as well as the historic lead up to the shooting of Abdifatah Ahmed in Footscray back in April of this year. The show ends with two speeches from yesterday's Free Palestine rally here in Naarm by: Rathy Barthlote and Dr Mohammed Mustafa.
This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.Welcome to the Doin' Time show for Monday the 21st of July 2025. On today's show we are joined by Senator Lidia Thorpe on the Yoorrook Commission's findings and truth-telling, genocide and treaty. Following that, Associate Legal Director from the Human Rights Law Centre, Laura John, and her client Leila speaks with the Doin' Time show on moves to end 12 years of offshore detention for people seeking asylum. * pseudonym used to protect identity.
*This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.This is a special broadcast dedicated to NAIDOC Week, where we also honour First Nations peoples in prison. The Doin time show is also committed to building the movement to stop Aboriginal deaths in custody.All First nations Contributors aired sensitive material.On the show today we will start by yarning with Uncle Kelvin Brown, the first Aboriginal councillor for Inverell Shire, Myall Creek committee member and a Respected Elder. He talked about his personal story, and also disccussed the Myall Creek Massacre. He shared the good news that the Myall Creek Massacre has been approved to by the Education Department of NSW to be taught in schools as part of the curriculum. Then we were joined by Erica Dixon, recent graduate from NAISDA and Myall Creek committee member, who talked about Naidoc Week, and their awesome community work, in Dance, Performance and Education. Erica also talked about young leaders and the theme of NAIDOC Week, namely continuing the generations.Finally, we spoke with Kuyan Mitchell from Impact Policy. He's doing amazing work in the community, primarily looking at making certain that First nations communities are embeded in policies. We discussed young people's leadership, NAIDOC Week, stolen wages and Kuyan's personal story.
*This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody. On this week's episode of the Doin' Time show, Marisa had an extended interview with Marie Mitchell a proud Yorta Yorta woman from the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service,Director of Community Justice Programs. Marie joined Marisa on the show to discuss deaths in custody, and Vals' services. Truth-telling, particularly in the context of overpolicing, Aboriginal deaths in custody, child protection, the Yoorook report and the impacts of colonisation were discussed. Marie shared some of her personal story as well.Marisa then spoke to Brett Collins who updated listeners on the work of Justice Action, with a particular focus on Youth Justice and computers in cells to aid with education and external counselling.
This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody. This episode will showcase content from over the last year, as well as featuring special listeners and guests, including Joseph Pugliese, Indigenous rights activist and close friend of Uncle Ray Jackson, and Cheryl from ISJA (Indigenous Social Justice Association Melbourne). The Doin' Time show reflects lived experience, First nations content and marginalised communities. This June we really need your support to help keep 3CR on the air for another year. Your donation ensures that we remain free of government and corporate influence, and a true voice for the community. To make a tax-deductible donation go to 3cr.org.au/donate, call 3CR at 9419 8377, or visit us during hours at 21 Smith Street, Fitzroy.
Content warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody. This show is a special broadcast on remembering the Myall Creek massacre, which happened on the 10th of June 1838. The Myall Creek memorial site, which opened in June 2000 in an act of truth telling and reconcilliation. This show commemorates the 25 year anniversary of the erection of this monument. We hear from Uncle Collin Isaac, the artist who created the art at the Myall Creek memorial. Collin Isaac is excited by the challenge to work in a new medium, and offers his artistic talents as a means of bringing people together. We also speak with Auntie Sue Blacklock, a decendant of the victims and survivors of the massacre, Sue Blacklock speaks on her understanding of her families need for somewhere to grieve, believing that healing could only come through acknowledgment of the past where desendants of perpetrators truly express sorrow for those who suffered in the capacity to give in their hearts. Lastly we hear from Keith Monro, cochair of the Myall Creek committee.
Content warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.First up on the show we were joined by Rachana Rajan Associate Legal Director in the Human Rights Law Centre's First Nations Justice team, with an extended interview on the Crisafulli Government's shameful adult sentencing laws and the ways the Queensland Government will harm kids, families, and communities, particularly First nations communities. After that, we brought listeners an interview with Brett Collins from Justice Action who gave some important Updates on the Youth Justice Senate Inquiry. A few weeks ago, the Community Justice Coalition presented to the Youth Justice Senate Inquiry and is now building on that work. Justice Action discussed their report and the crucial importance of essential services in Prison such as External counselling and computers in cells for children and young people, to build important connections with family, education and the Arts.
This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.First up on the show we will be joined by Arif Hussein Senior Lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre. We will bring you an interview about how the South Australian Government must take historic opportunity and adopt Human Rights Act after Parliamentary inquiry recommendation. Then we will hear from Renuga Renuga Inpakumar, Tamil Refugee Council spokesperson about the genocide Sixteen Years Since Mullivaikkal: The Tamil Genocide Continues. A debrief of the Free Palestine 77th anniversary of the Nakba rally from the Monday Breakfast was also played in which presenters Rob and Edmi give accounts of the rally, its coverage in the mainstream media, and lessons learned of resilience from Palestine and the Free Palestine Naarm rally's organisers.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody. First up on the show , marisa Interviews Marianne Mackay First nations activist provides updates and much needed commentary on what's happening in Western Australia with youth and bail laws. They discuss incarceration and criminalisation of youth.Next, Marisa crosses over to Queensland to speak with Boe Spearim, podcaster with Frontier War Stories, who has done some excellent radio episodes on first nations content, particularly on Massacres. They discuss Native police, historial context and link it to the present and deaths in custody, and how police brutality has contributed to genocide and colonization.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.This special Doin' Time program is a dedication and tribute to the much loved and honourable Uncle Ray Jackson, born 27 March, 1941 and died on April 23 2015. He was a Wiradjuri warrior who dedicated his life to fighting for justice and human rights for Aboriginal people, and much more. Our first Tribute to Ray is Joseph Pugliese longtime activist and much loved guest on Doin Time, and close friend of Uncle Ray Jackson. We will hear from his loved ones throughout the show.We will also interview Carolyn Jackson daughter of Uncle Ray. She has been a much loved part of the show since 2015 when her father passed away. Ray is missed by Carolyn, and her beautiful family.Lastly, we will bring you an interview with Rob from Monday Breakfast. On Saturday the 26th of April around 450 activists attended a counterprotest in the name of trans liberation. The action was countering the reactionary 'WOMEN WILL SPEAK' rally, organised by TERFs and white nationalists. A similar event held last year by the Women's Action Group, an organisation dedicated to spouting transphobia, was attended by members of the National Socialist Network. A group of trans and queer people, antifascists, and other allies disrupted Saturday's action by making noise and dancing to music in numbers vastly higher than that of the transphobic rally. Police set up a designated area during the day and used these powers to force activists, many of whom are disabled, to remove their masks before searching them with a wand. VicPol later used brutal force against protestors who were chanting about Victoria Police's murder of Somali man Abdifatah Ahmed in Footscray two weeks ago. Doin' Time spoke to Rob Harrison, a proud non-binary, transgender and queer person, who attended the rally and witnessed the police violence. They are a co-host of the Monday Breakfast show at 3CR Community Radio. I invited Rob on to the show today because Uncle Ray was very committed to fighting police powers, and always stood in solidarity with our trans siblings. Rob gave an eyewitness account of the rally, and the police brutality.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody. Marisa speaks with with Travis Lovett, a proud Kerrupmara/Gunditjmara man,Traditional Owner, and Deputy Chair and Commissioner of the Yoorrook Justice Commission, who has spent his life advocating for truth and justice for First Peoples. They discuss The Walk for Truth, Travis will be walking from Portland to Parliament from May 25 to June 18 to bring Victorians together as part of the state's truth-telling process. Travis is passionate about practicing his Culture, working with Community and preserving Aboriginal languages. They also reflect on the fact that the four year Commission will end on 30 June 2025.We also hear speeches by Rathy Barthlote from Refugee Women Action for Visa Equality, and Jasmine Fischer, a member of the Refugee Action Collective (Vic), introduced by Nasser Mashni, President of APAN, from yesterday's Palm Sunday Refugee Rally which was combined with the Palestine rally outside the State Library Victoria in Naarm.
Refugees and supporters rally for justic.First up on this week's Doin Time is an interview with Associate Professor Dr Hannah McGlade of Curtin University, expert member of the UN Permanent Forum for Indigenous Issues and complaint author. We speak to her about a complaint which has been submitted to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, with the support of the Human Rights Law Centre.Joining us after that we have David Glanz from the Refugee Action Collective, who will update us about a rally on Saturday in Brunswick to demand that Labor's deportation laws are scrapped and refugees in limbo are given permanent visas.
On this week's Doin Time, Marisa brings us an interview with Lee Carnie, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Federation of Community Legal Centres. They speak to us about the expansion of draconian police powers impacting marginalised communities.We then hear from Nina from Flat Out, who shared her thoughts on the snap action regarding bail laws, and discussed her lived experience representing women in prison. We also played some audio of her speech from the snap action. Marisa also spoke with David Glanz, who was one of the Rally organizers for the 19 March Rally at Parliament over protest laws. David reported on the events of the rally.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.This week's Doin Time features an extended interview with Josephine Langbien, Associate Legal Director from the Human rights Law Centre, regarding brutal new anti-migrant laws rushed through Parliament last year. Next is an extended interview with Sohini Mehta, Senior Lawyer from the Human Rights Law Centre. She works on First Nations Justice, and we hear from her about The Allan Government's proposal to revivive the worst of dangerous and discriminatory bail laws which will harm Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and generations of Victorian children by keeping people needlessly locked away in pre-trial detention.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.On this week's Doin' Time, Marisa speaks to Denham Sadler of the Liberty Victoria Rights Advocacy Project regarding a new report on reform in police searches.Next, we hear from Coordinator for Justice Action Brett Collins about the International Prisons and Corrections Association conference he just attended in Thailand, as well as about the prospects of computers in cells for prisoners.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody. On this week's Doin Time, Marisa interviews Ilo DIaz from the Centre Against Racial Profiling regarding sweeping new police powers which will exacerbate racial profiling. Folliowing that interview, we present a recording of the rally against Islamophobia that took places at the office of Andre Giles in Thomastown.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.This week's show is a Special Commemoration Broadast honouring Aboriginal Teenager TJ Hickey, who died at the hands of police on 14 February, 2004.First up you will hear from Aunty Dianne and Uncle Coco, who will talk about TJ Hickey and the 2025 rally which happened on 14 February at Waterloo Gree. Aunty and Uncle were both speakers at the rally.In between you will hear coverage from the streets on Invasion Day, interviewing Cheryl from ISJA Melbourne and a number of other rally attendees. A warning: deaths in custody were spoken about at great length on the show. There are graphic descriptions.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.First on this week's Doin Time, Marisa spoke to Trinity Ford, President of People With Disability Australia, who spoke about the Queensland Government's Trans Health Ban and what this means for trans and intersex young people with disability. Next, we bring you an interview with David Glanz, one of the organizers of the Anti-Zionist Jewish rally which took place on Sunday, 9 February.After that we hear from Sarah Schwartz, Human Rights Law Centre Legal Director, about the Albanese Government's mandatory minimum sentences.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.This episode of Doin' Time discusses commemorations for the Myall Creek Massacre, Melbourne's recent Invasion Day march, and the ban on police attending the Midsumma pride March.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.First up in this week's episode of Doin Time, Marisa speaks to Maggie Munn of the Human Rights Law Centre about the new laws in Queensland that will allow children to be given adult sentences, and how they will disproportionately affect Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander children. Next, she speaks to Trinity Ford, interim president of People With Disability Australia. Trinity gives us a summary of the year in disability rights across Australia. Lastly, we hear from Meena Singh, Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People in Victoria, about Victoria's Youth Justice bill and the factors affecting human rights of young people in Victoria.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.On this week's Doin Time, Marisa starts by speaking to Tabitha Lean regarding the terrible conditions in Darwin women's prisons. Shortly after, we hear from solicitor Samantha Lee regarding the thousands of invalid Covid fines being withdrawn by the Victorian government.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.In this special episode of Doin Time, we start off with a special report produced by 3CR volunteer Pilar Aguilera on the Australian National Campaign for Truth and Justice in Chile and their fight to extradite former Pinochet agent Adriana Rivas to Chile for her alleged role in torture and extermination under the Pinochet regime.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.This week Marisa spoke first to Ian Rintel from Refugee Action Coalition for updates from the protests outside of the office of Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke. After, she heard from Keiran Stewart-Assheton of Black Peoples Union about his brand new 3CR show, and podcaster Boe Spearim about his show Frontier War Stories.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.In this episode of Doin Time, Marisa brings us updates from the Melbourne asylum-seeker encampment regarding their battle with the fast-track visa system. After, she speaks to Laura John from the Human Rights Law Centre about the High Court's ruling on ankle bracelets and curfews.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody. In this episode of Doin Time, Marisa speaks to Keiran Stewart-Assheton and Uncle Coco of the Black Peoples Union about the day's protests against the visit of King Charles.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.In this episode of Doin Time, Marisa speaks to Sue-Ann Hunter, Deputy Chair & Commissioner of Yoorrook Justice Commission, to provide updates on Victoria's Truth-Telling process and the land injustice inquiry.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.In this episode of Doin Time, Marisa is joined by David Glanz of the Refugee Action Collective to discuss the Sunday Free Palestine protest fromt he 6th of October, marking a year of genocide in Palestine. After, she interviews Nadez from 12,000 Captive Souls about the current state of the refugee encampment in Docklands.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.The Disrupt Land Forces protests on Wednesday September 11 were met with unprecedented violence from the Victoria Police. To discuss this gross violation of Melburnians' right to protest, Marisa spoke with David Glanz from the Refugee Action Collective. Later in the show, she interviewed Anthony Kelly from Melbourne Activist Legal Support about our legal rights in the face of such overreach.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.Sunday the 8th of September saw the official launch of Disrupt Land Forces 2024, with an event at Camp Sovereignty called "Lest We Forget The Frontier Wars." In this episode of Doin Time, Marisa plays us some recordings from the event, including speeches by Megan Krakouer and Uncle Ned Hargraves.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.First on the show is Keith Munro, the Director of First Nations Art and Cultures at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. Keith is continuing the extraordinary legacy of his grandfather Lyall Munro Senior through his passionate commitment to his people. He talks to Marisa about the importance of historical truth-telling in the context of the upcoming Myall Creek Massacre Memorial this upcoming weekendSecond on the show is senior solicitor at the Redfern Legal Centre, Samantha Lee. She joins Marisa to discuss a landmark class-action lawsuit challenging the legality of hundreds of strip-searches carried out by NSW police at music festivals over the past 6 years.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.In this episode, Marisa is joined by Nina, a formerly incarcerated woman and memeber of the FIGJAM collective, to discuss her advocacy for prisoners rights, as well the call to permanently prohibit the practice of strip searching people in Australian prisons.Next on the show is Bo Spearim, a First Nations activist and podcaster who will be speaking at the upcoming 2024 Myal Creek Massacre June Memorial commemoration. FInally, David Glanz from the Refugee Action Collective reflects on the vigil and march held last Friday to honor journalists who have lost their lives in Gaza.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.On this week's show Marisa is joined by Sue Ann Hunter, a proud Wurundjeri and Ngurai Illum Wurrung woman and the Deputy Chair and Commissioner of the Yoorrook Justice Commission. They discuss her significant work, with a particular focus on the recent land injustice hearing in which First Peoples are sharing their perspectives with Yoorrook, highlighting the importance of land, sky, and water, as well as the ongoing impact of colonization. Secondly, Marisa talks with Keiran Stewart-Assheton, president of the Black People's Union, and Traditional Owner of Wani-Wandian Country in the Yuin Nation. He updates on the recent May Day rally and march for International Workers' Day, centered around the message: 'No more Imperialist Wars: International Worker Solidarity Against Colonialism'. They also discuss the importance of standing in solidarity with all opressed people worldwide.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.In this episode Marisa is joined on the show by Chris Breen, a member of Teachers and School Staff for Palestine NSW who are advocating against the Australian Government's backing of Israel. Chris discusses the suppression of Pro-Palestinian voices in educational institutions, highlighting the actions taken to inhibit expressions of solidarity with the Palestinian cause.Next up, Marisa chats with David Glanz from the Refugee Action Collective. They dive into the potential impact of the recently suggested Deportation Bill, discussing how it could affect refugees from various backgrounds worldwide, including those affected by the conflict in Palestine.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.In this episode Marisa hosts a special 2024 tribute to the life of Uncle Ray Jackson. Uncle Ray was a Wiradjuri warrior who dedicated his life to fighting for justice and human rights for Aboriginal people affected by the so-called criminal justice system, and all people affected by state violence. A vocal and knowledgeable Deaths in Custody campaigner, and long-time President of the Indigenous Social Justice Association (ISJA), Uncle Ray received the prestigious French Human Rights, with the Australian state (despite its long history of atrocities) never allocating an award to him. The first tribute features Dr. Maria Giannacopoulos, Director of the Centre for Criminology Law and Justice at UNSW. As a distinguished scholar in decolonizing approaches to law and criminology, Dr. Maria Giannacopoulos reflects on Uncle Ray's invaluable activism, sharing insights and perspectives with Marisa on his enduring impact.Also joining the show is Carolyn Jackson, who shares heartfelt reflections on her father, Uncle Ray, discussing his lifelong commitment to human rights and his fight for justice for all.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.This week, Negar Panahi is welcomed to the show to discuss her work as Principal Managing Lawyer at Victorian Legal Service, and her advocacy around reducing the criminalisation of children and for more diversion opportunities for young people. Also on the show is Meena Singh, a proud Yorta Yorta woman and Commissioner for Victorian Aboriginal Children and Young People in Victoria. She joins Marisa to discuss her work in advancing the rights and interests of Aboriginal children and young people in Victoria, and how to address the over-representation of Aboriginal children in child protection and the youth justice system.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.To begin the show Marisa is joined by Aunty Glenda Chalker, an Elder of the Cubbitch Barta Clan, and descendant of a survivor of the 1816 Appin massacre. As well as Peter Jones, a Campbelltown resident and community worker who helps facilitate the Annual Appin Massacre Memorial. They discuss the importance of the upcoming April 17th Appin Massacre Memorial Ceremony by the Winga Myamly Reconciliation Group in honour of the Dharawal People who perished in the massacre of 1816. After that, we hear from David Glanz of the Refugee Action Collective, who talks about the recent change in government legislation and its consequential violation of the most basic human rights for refugees and asylum seekers.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.In this episode, Marisa reads from and responds to the final report from the Disability Royal Commission. Following this, Marisa shares some audio from the 'TJ Hickey: 20 Years and still no justice' speak-out that was held at the State Library Victoria on the 17th February. Featured speakers include, Sarah Schwartz, the manager of the Wirraway Police and Prison Accountability Practise at the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service, and a lecturer at the Melbourne Law School, as well as Ilo Diaz, the advocacy coordinator for the Police Accountability Project, and Cheryl Klaufuss of the Indigenous Social Justice Association (ISJA)
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.On this show Marisa is joined by Sarah Schwartz, the manager of the Wirraway Police and Prison Accountability Practise at the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service, and a lecturer at the Melbourne Law School. Following on from last weeks discussion, they talk about inquests into deaths in custody, and how the state of the parole system has been a causal factor in some of these cases. The conversation includes a discussion about Heather Calgaret, a Yamatji, Noongar, Wongi and Pitjantjatjara woman who died in custody in 2021. Heather had been eligible for parole for nearly a year, but rermained in prison because she had no suitable place to live. Marisa also reads some extracts from People with Disability Australia's formal response to The Disability Royal Commission.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.First on the show is Chloe de Silva, who is an activist with the Refugee Action Collective, a member of the Socialist Alliance and presenter of the Friday breakfast time ’Green Left Weekly Radio’ show, which has its home here on 3CR Radio. Chloe talks in commemoration of Reza Barati’s horrifically brutal murder, in which he was beaten to death by guards and other contractors during a violent rampage inside the Manus Island detention centre in 2014. Reza Barati was 23 when he was murdered. She discusses Australia’s brutal and cruel border policies and the ongoing struggle faced by refugees and their families in their fight for basic human rights.An event hosted by the Refugee Action Collective called 'Why does Labor support corrupt and racist border policies?' Will be held at the Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre in Carlton on 18th March at 6.30pm.Next up on the show is Ilo Diaz, the advocacy coordinator for the Police Accountability Project, which is associated with Inner Melbourne Community Legal. Ilo reports back on the 17th of February Speak Out at Melbourne’s State Library that was held to commemorate the tragic death of 17 year old TJ Hickey, in 2014. The event was organised by mother of TJ, Gail Hickey, who is still seeking truth and justice for her son. The conversation also discusses topics such as police accountability and the failure of police mechanisms to adequately investigate police complaints. Last on the show, Marisa talks with Sarah Schwartz, who was a speaker at the TJ Hickey Speak Out, and is the manager of the Wirraway Police and Prison Accountability Practise at the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service, as well as a lecturer at the Melbourne Law School. Sarah talks about her work in taking action against the police, protecting the rights of prisoners, and coronial inquests into Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander deaths in custody. She has previously represented the family of Veronica Nelson, who died in custody in January 2020, and is currently attending court for the coronial inquest of Heather Calgaret who also died in custody on November 2021. They discuss these cases in terms of prison healthcare, Victoria’s harsh system of parole, and how this has lead to the violation of human rights and contributed to the mistreatment of people in prison.Since the Royal Commission into deaths in custody, there have been over 560 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander deaths in custody. Sarah highlights the bravery and determination of the families fighting for justice on behalf of their loved ones who have died in custody, and highlights the importance of such organisations as the Dhadjowa Foundation in supporting their struggle.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.Firstly, Marisa speaks with Chris Breen, a high school teacher and active member of the Refugee Action Collective. Chris shares his first-hand experience of students and staff being censored against speaking out in support of Palestine. The second guest is First Nations activist and president of the Black People's Union, Keiran Stewart-Assheton. Keiran discusses the upcoming speak-out to commemorate TJ Hickey and raise awareness about Indigenous deaths in custody. 20 years after TJ hickey's death as a result of police action in 2004, the family of TJ Hickey is still being denied justice. The event will take place at Melbourne's State Library at 12pm on Saturday 17th February.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.The first guest is Coordinator for Justice Action and spokesperson for the Prisoners Action Group, Brett Collins. In the context of his ongoing work in prisoner justice, Brett discusses the recent inquiry into Mental Health Services in NSW, the Computers in Cells project, the impact of detention on youth prisoners, and other topics.Next up on the show is Cheryl Klaufuss of the Indigenous Social Justice Association (ISJA), who joins Marisa to remember TJ Hickey on the 20th anniversary of his 2004 death as a result of police action. This episode is dedicated to TJ Hickey and his family, who 20 years after his death are still fighting for justice. A Speak-Out to commemorate his death and to bring awareness to Indigenous deaths in custody will be held at Melbourne's State Library at 12pm on Saturday 17th February.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.In this special episode to mark this years Invasion Day, Marisa presents a selection of inspiring speeches from the event.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.First on the show is Arif Hussein, Senior Lawyer at The Human Rights Law Centre. In the context of the submission to the Covid-19 Pandemic Response Inquiry, Arif discusses Australia's failures to consider human rights in law and policy-making, and provides an update on the campaign for an Australian Charter of Human Rights to challenge injustice and prevent human rights violations. Secondly, a proud Wani-Wandian man and member of the The Black People's Union, Keiran Stewart-Assheton, joins Marisa to talk about Invasion Day, the Block The Dock Naarm movement and standing in solidarity with the Palestinian People.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.First on the show we hear from Sue-Anne Hunter. Sue-Ann is a proud Wurundjeri and Ngurai illum Wurrung woman, and the Deputy Chair and Commissioner of the Yoorook Justice Commission, as well as a professor of Global and Engagement at Federation University. She discusses the organisations work in addressing the historical and ongoing injustices experienced by First Nation's people in all areas of life since colonisation. Second on the show is David Mejia-Canales, a Senior Lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre, joins Marisa to discuss South Australia's anti-protest laws and the erosion of our civil liberties. The Human Rights Law Centre is calling for governments across Australia to better protect protest rights, by releasing the “Declaration of Our Right to Protest”. The Declaration is grounded in human rights law, asserts the fundamental right to protest and offers ten practical steps to safeguard the right from further erosion.Last on the show, David Glanz of the Refugee Action Collective, brings us the latest news about refugees and asylum seekers.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.In this special episode of Doin' Time, Marisa presents a showcase of some of the highlights of her many interviews with incredible guests throughout 2023.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.First on the show, Marisa speaks with Jenny Weather about her work at the Bob Brown Foundation and the case of Dr Collette Harsden, a Tasmanian veterinarian and environmental activist who was recently sentenced time in prison for peacefully defending Tasmania's native forests. Marisa is then joined by First Nation's activist and Change The Record Co-Chair Cheryl Axleby, to talk about the incarceration of children, and the campaign to raise the age of criminal responsibility across all states and jurisdictions in Australia. "Last year almost 500 children under the age of 14 languished behind bars, disproportionately Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children." Cheryl Axleby
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody. Pamela Curr is the campaign coordinator at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, and a tireless social justice advocate who works with the refugee advocacy movement to expose the harsh conditions in detention centres and assist men, women and children to adjust to a new life outside detention. She joins Marisa on the program to talk about the positive step forward taken by the Australian High Court to rule indefinite immigration detention unlawful. The second guest Nicole Lee, the President and Board Director of People With Disability Australia (PWDA). Nicole joins Marisa to discuss the final report of the Royal Commision into violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation of people with disbaility. The report included 220 reccomendations as to how to improve laws, policies, structures, and practises to ensure a more inclusive and just society that supports the independence of people with disability, and their right to live free from violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.Retired lawyer and Refugee Action Collective activist Max Costello, is back in the studio following his appearance last week to continue the discussion about the High Court’s ruling that indefinite immigration detention is unlawful. Josephine Langbien, a senior lawyer who is working to defend the rights of refugees and people seeking asylum at the Human Rights Law Centre also comes on the show to discuss the High Court ruling.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody. To mark the International Day of People with Disability, Marisa is joined first on the program by June Riemer, a Gumbaynggirr - Dunghutti woman and the CEO of First People's Disability Network. She discusses her work in changing how First Nations People with disabilities are viewed across society and educating people about the importance of social inclusion. Later on the show is Roslyn Sackley, who is a Nyiampaa and Wiradjuri woman and has taught in the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales primary, senior secondary, TAFE and University sectors. She joins Marisa to talk about the experience of First Peoples living with disability and what can be done to help improve their lives in meaningful way.Marisa is also joined by Marayke Jonkers, the retired paralympic swimmer and paratriathlete, and co-vice president of People With Disability Australia to talk about her role in advocating for the rights of First Nations people in the criminal justice system.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of massacres and Deaths in Custody. First up on today's program, Marisa speaks with Max Costello from the Refugee Action Coalition (Vic) about his recently published Article entitled 'Labor lost opportunity to respect human rights in wake of High Court decision', and in particular the differences in treatment between citizen and non-citizen offenders in this country. Next up, Marisa interviews Keiran Stewart-Assheton, Wani Wandian man and President of the Black Peoples Union, about refocusing collective energy post-referendum, colonial assimilation tactics, the unique clause in the Australian constitution that allows the government to make race-based laws, and more. Last on the program, Marisa speaks with Boe Spearim about massacres.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody. First up on today's program, Marisa speaks with veteran activist Pamela Curr, about a landmark court ruling that paves the way to end the indefinite detention of asylum seekers, whilst this is an important step in right direction, she also explains why there is more work to be done for the justice and human rights of all refugees and asylum seekers that have suffered the damage of our government's cruel and inhumane policies. Next, Marisa speaks with Nicole Lee from People with Disability Australia about the final report of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability and the 222 recommendations to be made to improve laws, policies, structures, and practices to ensure a more inclusive and just society that supports people with disability to live free from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation. Head to www.3cr.org.au/dointime for full access to links and previous podcasts.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody, and will contain audio images of genocide. This week, Marisa speaks with Omar from the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network and Free Palestine Melbourne, who discusses ongoing actions they have been organising throughout the year in the context of the 75-year-long and ongoing humanitarian disaster against Palestinians, colonial deceptions, and countering claims of anti-semitism in the course of Palestinian advocacy. Next up on the show, Marisa speaks with Brett Collins from Justice Action who gives listeners an update on some of their projects, including Computers in Cells and organising external counselling for incarcerated people in NSW. Head to www.3cr.org.au/dointime for full access to links and previous podcasts.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody. First up on today's show, Marisa speaks with Aunty Janelle Speed, Biripi/Dhungutti woman and community consultant, about the housing crisis in this country, highlighting the ability to access safe and affordable housing as one of the key issues affecting Aboriginal people. She also discusses her own story, her work and advocacy, and the importance of housing as a human right with huge impacts on other areas of marginalisation for Aboriginal individuals, families, and communities. Next, Marisa speaks with David Glanz from Refugee Action Collective (Vic), who discusses how many refugees are reaching breaking point after up to 11 years of uncertainty in this country, under the rigged fast-track system and other punitive measures that are actually cost the government money. He reports back on the various actions taking place, including the 'End the Cruelty: Permanent Visas for All Now' rally which was held on Sunday, and the 4th consecutive week of protest currently taking place outside Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neill's office by asylum seeker and refugee activists 12000 Captive Souls. Listeners are encouraged get down to her office daily from 10am-2pm, 17-19 Atherton Road Oakleigh, and get involved with the Refugee Action Collective. Lastly, Wani Wandian man, longtime activist, and President of the Black Peoples Union, Keiran Stewart-Assheton joins the program to who discuss the 'Stop Black Deaths in Custody: National Day of Action' rally which was held on Saturday, the disproportionate number of Aboriginal Australians dying behind bars, and fighting back against the government's disgusting lack of implementation of the recommendations from the now 32-year-old Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. Head to www.3cr.org.au/dointime for full access to links and previous podcasts.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody. First up this week on Doin' Time, Marisa speaks with Ian Rintoul from the Refugee Action Coalition, continuing last week's discussion about draconian detention and the rights of refugees and asylum seekers. He reports on the positive recent announcement that Tamil asylum seeker Neil Para has been granted permanent residency, but also sheds light on the future of the 10,000 asylum seekers rejected or still waiting for a decision under the rigged 'Fast Track' system originally introduced by Scott Morrison. Whilst Labor recognises the flaws in this system, they have not provided any systematic way to review the flawed system, let alone taken steps towards its abolition, reinforcing the ongoing fight for basic human rights for all asylum seekers and refugees in this country. Next up on the show, Marisa speaks with Gunditjmara woman and VACCHO CEO Aunty Jill Gallagher about her views on the Voice to Parliament, specifically after the launch of an Aboriginal health workers' survey in support of a Yes vote to improve health outcomes. She also discusses tackling widespread disempowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the human rights focus of Treaty, lack of trust in the government and a diversity of Mob viewpoints, consultation with Aboriginal elders in the design of the Voice, and improving conditions across various sectors by holding government accountable. Head to www.3cr.org.au/dointime for full access to links and previous podcasts.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody. First up on today's show, Marisa speaks with Nicole Lee, President of People With Disability Australia about the PWDA calling for a radical response to end segregration and discrimination, ahead of the release of the Disability Royal Commission Report. In her own words: 'we want a report that is frank and fearless, and if it's not we will be frank and fearless on the other side of that report'. Later Marisa speaks with Maryam and Mahboobeh from 12000 Captive Souls, a group of asylum seeker and refugee activists who are currently staging a week-long protest outside the office of Home Affairs Minister Claire O'Neill. They also discuss the victimisation of children under the Federal Government's cruel fast-track policy, what is happening overseas in places like Iran and Afghanistan that leads people to seek asylum, and the hunger strike of courageous 60-year-old Iraninan asylum seeker, Mr Saeed. The invite to attend this protest is open to all politicians, media and the public. Come along to listen to the stories, understand the suffering endured by those living in the communities and to recognise the dire need for action for permanent visas for all! Where? Minister Claire O'Neill's office: 17-19 Atherton Rd, Oakleigh VIC 3166 When? 8am - 5pm, 18-22 September 2023 Head to www.3cr.org.au/dointime for full access to links and previous podcasts.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody. This episode of Doin' Time is a special broadcast dedicated to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities, particularly children and new mothers. First up on the show, Marisa speaks with Wergaia/Wamba Wamba Elder and Chair of the Yoorrok Justice Commission Aunty Eleanor Bourke, about the tabling of their second interim report, Yoorrook for Justice: Report into Victoria’s Child Protection and Criminal Justice Systems, examining historical and current systemic injustices as a direct result of colonisation in the settler state. She goes into detail about the process, the report's findings, and the Commission's recommendations for reform. Later, Debbie Kilroy (Sisters Inside) joins the show to discuss Queensland's rushed new amendments to their watchhouse laws, allowing adult watchhouses to be used as youth detention centres for the next three years, categorically violating childrens rights and further exacerbating the human rights emergency in Queensland's already-broken youth justice system, disproportinately affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. You can find more info about the Sisters Inside National Conference 2023 here. Head to www.3cr.org.au/dointime for full access to links and previous podcasts.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody. First up on the show, Marisa invites Brett Collins from Justice Action on the show to discuss some of their work, particularly the Computers in Prison Cells project for prisoners' entitlements to web calls and whitelisted websites allowing access to family, telehealth, education, and legal services and information. He talks about teh NSW State government's $42M investment into the project, and what now needs to be approved so it can reach its full potential. Later he delves into human rights violations: the state-enforced assault at the most intimate base of incarcerated individuals — the chemical handcuffs of forced medication. In the second half of the show, Marisa speaks with Richard Trudgen, cross-cultural community educator and author, and also the special guest speaker for 2023 Myall Creek Massacre Memorial, Yarning About Truth Telling. He discusses the actively hostile attitude from mainstream institutions in the Northern Territory and the trauma that arises when First Nations individuals do not have access to their original languages. He highlights the sophistication of language and its immense power in understanding legal, medical, and economic systems (and much more), where English continues to fall woefully short. Head to www.3cr.org.au/dointime for full access to links and previous podcasts.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody. First up on today's show, Marisa speaks with Nicole Lee (President of People with Disability Australia) about the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of People with Disability, and in particular about a recent research report on eliminating restrictive practises experienced by people with disability, "such as seclusion and restraint that is not only a traumatic violation of our human rights, but is also state-sanctioned within current state and territory laws". PWDA urges the Disability Royal Commission to make this recommendation in their final report. Next, Marisa speaks with Ian Rintoul from the Refugee Action Coalition, who gives listeners a run-down on the 10 Years: Too (Bloody) Long, demonstrations that were held in 28 cities across Australia from 19th-23rd July, marking 10 years since Rudd introduced the PNG deal, detention centres on Manus Island and Nauru, to the 'Pacific Solution' of mandatory offshore detention for refugees and asylum seekers. He gives a background of the situation, calls for the immediate cessation of offshore detention, and why we need to act quickly to bring the 75 individuals that remain in Papua New Guinea to Australia. Last up, Marisa reads a media release from the Human Rights Law Centre about systemic aged pension inequality, and the Federal Government's failure to close the gap in life expectancy between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non-Indigenous people. Head to www.3cr.org.au/dointime for full access to links and previous podcasts.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody. First up on the program, Marisa speaks with Jenny Weber, forest activist from the Bob Brown Foundation, who discusses the recent 3-month prison sentence and further 6-months suspended sentence of the first female environmental defender in Tasmania, Dr Collette Harmsen. She discusses the history of peaceful protest and its vilification by the government specifically in relation to forest defence and habitat preservation. Next up, Marisa speaks with Cheryl Axleby (Co-Chair of Change the Record), about the age of criminal responsibility and human rights violations inflicted upon criminalised children in this country. She gives listeners a run-down on where each state and territory stands legally in regards to this issue, how our system is failing all kids and especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids, and offers alrernatives in the face of a government that - over 30 years after the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody - still refuses to commit to a safe future for our young people. Last up on the program, Marisa reads a media release from the Refugee Action Coalition: 10 Years Too (Bloody) Long! Head to www.3cr.org.au/dointime for full access to links and previous podcasts.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody. Many targeted racialised groups understand their differential treatment by police, but what kind of formal data collection or publication is available about police encounters with the public? This episode of Doin' Time features an extended interview with Dr Tamar Hopkins, following on from last week's discussion. Today she joins Marisa on the program to discuss her 2022 PhD thesis entitled Understanding Racial Profiling in Australia, providing an in-depth breakdown of her research methods, aims and findings, and the lack of formalised data or legal precedents (and experience at the Flemington & Kensington Community Legal Centre) which led her to this work, and what it means going forward. Importantly, she notes "clear evidence that there are two systems of policing in Victoria - a more 'textbook' version that the police roll out when they are policing white people," versus a "speculative, invasive, and humiliating type... when police are policing particular racialised groups." Head to www.3cr.org.au/dointime for full access to links and previous podcasts.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody. Inner Melbourne Community Legal recently released a report entitled Policing COVID-19 in Victoria: exploring the impact of perceived race in the issuing of COVID-19 related fines during 2020 - first up on today's show, Marisa speaks with lead researcher on the project, Dr Tamar Hopkins, about evidence of racial profiling by Victoria Police against people of African/Middle Eastern appearance during the lockdown, and also of First Nations people in an analysis of COVID fines data. Later, Marisa speaks with Renuga Inpakumar, young Tamil Eelam activist with the Tamil Refugee Council, who are urging Immigration Minister Andrew Giles to stop the deportation of Dixtan Arulruban and grant the young Tamil man a Permanent Visa. To quote their latest media release: Dixtan was just 13 years old when his father was murdered in the 2009 Mullivaikkal genocide in Sri Lanka. He is currently in detention in Australia. Last up on the show, Marisa interviews Wani Wandian man and President of the Black Peoples Union, Kieran Stewart-Assheton, about the BPU's progressive NO campaign in regards to the Voice to Parliament, alternative initiatives and also about their demands and recommendations to achieve true change for Mob in this country. Head to www.3cr.org.au/dointime for full access to links and previous podcasts.
First up on the Doin' Time show this week, Marisa speaks with Brett Collins from Justice Action about his ongoing work in prisoner justice, specifically the Computers in Cells project, which by the end of the week will provide all prisoners in NSW with either a computer, tablet, or laptop in their cells. He talks about recent successes in international conferences in both Adelaide and Nairobi, and the specifics of telecommunications as a basic human right, allowing imprisoned people vital connections with family, education and legal services, telehealth and counseling providers, to name a few. Next, Marisa speaks with Scott Cosgriff, Senior Lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre, who welcomes the news of the forthcoming evacuation of detainees in Nauru. Unfortunately, however, the Albanese Government is failing to take responsibility for those >80 men who have been resettled from Manus Island to Port Moresby, and living in poor conditions in Papua New Guinea since 2013 as a direct result of punitive and arbitrary Australian Government policy. He talks about the predictable and horrific health deterioration and "untold suffering" these individuals have been subjected to, and how it directly impacts their third-country resettlement options. Scott also highlights ongoing issues of transparency, how visa status is used to punish and deter people (including Australian-born children of refugees and their families), and why the Australian government should end this policy now to provide people a chance at livelihood and dignity. Later on the program, Marisa thanks all who donated to Doin' Time for Radiothon 2023, reads a media release from the Human Rights Law Centre entitled Independent review recommends overhaul of Australia’s modern slavery laws, about the persistence of modern slavery for Australian businesses, governments and consumers, and gives a run-down of some of the topics Doin' Time has highlighted throughout the past year. You can still donate to help Doin' Time reach our Radiothon target: make a tax-deductible donation online here, or give 3CR a call on (03) 9419 8377 during business hours. Head to www.3cr.org.au/dointime for full access to links and previous podcasts.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody. For this special Radiothon Episode of Doin' Time, Marisa speaks with Cheryl Kaulfuss from ISJA Melbourne, reflects on the Doin Time program as a listener of the program, talking about her highlights from the past year, her favourite annual memorial programs and why she believes supporting community-powered radio 3CR is so important. Later Marisa showcases some of the interviews of the past year, including: Cheryl Axleby (Change the Record), about the UN convention against torture and deaths in custody, Megan Krakouer (National Suicide Prevention & Trauma Recovery Project), about her work with children in detention in WA, Sue-Anne Hunter (Yoorrook Justice Commission) about her work with Yoorrook, and the road to Treaty, and the importance in supporting Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, The late Uncle Jack Charles, from his special Tribute Program last year, Joseph Pugliese (friend of the late Uncle Ray Jackson) speaking about Uncle Ray's life on his yearly Doin Time Memorial Program 2023, Nicole Lee (People with Disability Australia), about condemning neo-nazi and far-right anti-trans activism. Marisa also thanks those listeners who have already pledged toward Doin' Time's $850 target, noting that prisoners and detainees cannot donate... Stay Tuned and Stay Radical, and make a tax-deductible donation online here, or give us a call on (03) 9419 8377 during business hours with your pledge. Head to www.3cr.org.au/dointime for full access to links and previous podcasts.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images and discussion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died. FIrst up on today's show, Marisa speaks with Ian Rintoul from the Refugee Action Coalition who gives listeners an update on issues regarding refugees and asylum seekers, with particular focus on the Sudanese conflict and why the Australian govermnent has not resettled people fleeing violence in Sudan. He discusses arrests in Indonesia during a peaceful Sudanese-Afghan refugee vigil, as weekly protests against refugee detention continue in the country with no resettlement in sight. Later, Marisa has an extended interview with longtime cross-cultural community educator and author Richard Trudgen, special guest speaker for the 2023 Myall Creek Massacre memorial event Yarning about truth-telling. He gives an in-depth explanation of the the sophistication of Yolŋu language, and its immense power in understanding original medical, legal, and economic systems. He discusses the failings of mainstream English language education, the traditional courts and original higher education systems in Arnhem Land, and how it is crucial to teach higher levels of Yolŋu language for a comprehensive cultural understanding. Head to www.3cr.org.au/dointime for full access to links and previous podcasts.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and of deaths in custody. First up on today's show, Marisa speaks with Sue-Anne Hunter who is a proud Wurundjeri and Ngurai (Nu-Ray) Illum Wurrung woman and Deputy Chair and Commissioner with the Yoorrook Justice Commission. She informs listeners on Yoorrook's work toward Treaty in Victoria through redress and address of the historical and contemporary systemic injustices against First Nations people. With in-depth discussion of the public hearings they have been running since her last Doin' Time interview in February, she highlights the importance of making public record of the true history in this state. Next, Marisa speaks with David Mejia-Canales (Senior Lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre) about HRLC's call for the South Australian legislative council to block the proposed anti-protest laws that were recently rushed through the SA House of Assembly, discussing the potentially disastrous consequences of eroding civil liberties such as peaceful protest in this country. Last up on the program, David Glanz from Refugee Action Collective (Vic) joins the program to discuss updates and news about refugees and asylum seekers, in particular about a forum being held on 29th May on the problem of children in detention and also of those who may live in the community, but in the precarious situation where lack of permanency denies them a future. Listeners are encouraged to get involved with regular events held by RAC Vic - check out their Facebook page here. Head to www.3cr.org.au/dointime for full access to links and previous podcasts.
First up on today's program, Marisa speaks with Pamela Curr, longtime advocate of refugees and asylum seekers, condemning the disgusting display outside Victoria's Parliament on Saturday, where neo-nazis dressed in black held an anti-immigration rally, and were met with a large counter-protest. They discuss some of the appalling media coverage demonising these anti-fascist protestors, and the right's creation of division in Australia's political landscape. Each year, hundreds of people around the country gather at Myall Creek on the June long weekend to commemorate the premeditated and unprovoked massacre of Wirrayaraay women, children and older men by a group of 12 stockmen on Myall Creek Station on June 10, 1838. Marisa interviews Keith Munro, Gomeroi co-chair of the Friends of Myall Creek committee (and newly-appointed Director of First Nations Art and Cultures at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia) about their upcoming memorial commemoration of the massacre, held yearly since 2000 over the June long weekend, and other events they have planned for the weekend. He also discusses healing, memory, truth-telling, and what makes Myall Creek unique in our colonial history. See the full list of Friends of Myall Creek events this Friday 9th - Sunday 11th June here. Last up on the show, Marisa invites Cheryl Axleby (Co-Chair of Change the Record) to discuss the ACT Government's delays in raising the age to 14, defying advice from Aboriginal, legal and human rights organisations, and how it is too little too late - risking exposing an entire generation of children to the quicksand of this country's punitive and discriminatory criminal legal system. They also talk about the need for Aboriginal-led design and delivery of culturally appropriate diversionary programs to break the intergeneral cycle of incarceration for our younger generations. Head to www.3cr.org.au/dointime for full access to links and previous podcasts.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died. This special episode of Doin' Time falls on May Day, also known as International Workers' Day. First up on the program, speaks to activist and advocate Marianne MacKay, a Yoorgabilya woman from the Whadjuk Noongar Nation, about the importance of the voices of people with lived experience, inequalities in securing work for Aboriginal people such as unfair criminal history checks and lack of access to identity records. She also discusses modern forms of slave labour in prisons, and why she is voting "No" to the proposed Voice to Parliament. Next up on the program, Marisa interviews Kieran Stewart-Assheton, Wani Wandian man and President of the Black Peoples Union, about the atrocious history of slavery and forced labour of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in this country, and how the dehumanisation of Indigenous people which began before Australia's Federation continues to benefit state and private interests. He provides a comprehensive history, including of Queensland's links to the US slave trade, to indentured servitude, and now in the form of Stolen Wages and prison labour. Marisa ends up the show by reading a statement on the origins of May Day, by the Melbourne Anarchist Communist Group.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images and descriptions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and of deaths in custody.This episode of Doin Time is a yearly dedicatation and tribute to the much-loved honourable Uncle Ray Jackson (27 March 1941 – 23 April 2015). Uncle Ray was a Wiradjuri warrior who dedicated his life to fighting for justice and human rights for aboriginal people and much more. First up on the program, we hear from Julie Tongs, proud Wiradjuri woman, campaigner, and CEO of Winnunga, an organisation which provides culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the ACT and surrounding regions to access a broad scope of health and community services. She discusses culturally safe practises for Aboriginal people in prisons, in an follow-up interview of Doin' Time's broadcast of a recent VALS' Prison Healthcare Webinar, on which Julie featured. She discusses her 30+ years of experience fiercely advocating for the expansion of holistic community-controlled Aboriginal primary health services and organisations. Next up on the program, Marisa interviews Uncle Ray's daughter, Carolyn Jackson, remembering her father and his legacy, work and the ongoing fight for justice. Doin' Time apologises for the technical difficulties encountered during this interview. Lastly, Marisa speaks with Joseph Pugliese, Uncle Ray's friend and longtime activist, also co-editor of Mapping Deathscapes: Digital Geographies of Racial and Border Violence. Discussion ranges from from his work on the waterfront in the trade union sector, to battles in Indigenous Deaths in Custody, legislating family attendance for autopsies to ensure ceremony and respect. Joseph provides the historical context to Uncle Ray's life and work, and his warmth, vision and determination in battling for all victims of violence and injustice, and the strength of his legacy which lives on today.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images and descriptions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and graphic discussion of Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, as well as self-harm, violence, abuse, and racism. If this discussion raises concerns or issues, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people can call Yarning SafeNStrong for free and confidential support on 1800 959 563; non-Aboriginal people can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. This episode of Doin' Time features the VALS Prison Healthcare Webinar from Wednesday 29 March, about the health and safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait people in Victorian prisons. First up, you'll hear a discussion between Sarah Schwartz, and Megan Williams, about clinical and cultural safety access to public healthcare in prisons. Later there is a discussion, hosted by Nerita Waight, featuring Aunty Jill Gallagher and Julie Tongs, who have an in-depth look at topics including punitive vs. rehabilitative care and the Victorian Government Review into the culture of correctional services, issues faced by Aboriginal organisations, detainees and officers in Victoria's prisons, and how the provision of community based, culturally appropriate and ongoing care by Aboriginal healthcare providers is somehow more difficult and divisive for this Government to implement than the current "care" of privately-run companies.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images and descriptions of Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander people who have died. First up on the show, Marisa speaks with Nicole Lee (President of People with Disability Australia), about the anti-trans rally and counterprotest held outside Victorian Parliament last weekend. Standing in solidarity with the trans and gender-diverse community, they condemn the hateful transphobic vilification on the day by transphobic far-right activists and the neo-nazis who were also present. They also discuss the behaviour of police on the day, discrimination, and the urgent need to tighten anti-vilification laws for the safety of all. Next, Marisa speaks with Ian Rintoul from the Refugee Action Coalition about the refugee and anti-war rallies planned for Palm Sunday, 2nd April 2023, demanding permanent visas for all refugees and also saying no to war, specifically in response to AUKUS and Australia's $368Bn nuclear submarines. A list of rallies around the country is included below. Finally, Marisa speaks to Kieran Stewart-Assheton, Wani Wandian man and President of the Black Peoples Union, talking about their aims for Indigenous unity for the power to enforce sovereign rights, which will also ultimately benefit the wider working-class. He provides examples of the myriad ways in which government continues to oppress Indigenous peoples with ongoing divide-and-conquer tactics, and challenges in talking sovereignty as the right wing co-opts communal terms to individualistic ends. Importantly, Kieran gives a comprehensive critical analysis of the proposed Voice to Parliament and the BPU's non-conservative no campaign, pointing to the historical establishment of dozens of synonymous "representative" advisory bodies, and the notorious toothlessness of similar institutions around the world, discussing how to meaningfully plant the seeds of which "our kids and grandkids can bear the fruit". Links to Palm Sunday Rally Events discussed on this program, Sunday 2nd April 2023: VIC Melbourne 1:30pm, State Library Victoria Wonthaggi 2pm, Wonthaggi Mine Whistle (Apex Park) Bendigo 12.30pm, Bendigo Library Gardens Ararat 2pm, Alexandra Gardens (meet at the cafe) Ballarat 2pm, View Point Lake (Wendouree) ACT Canberra 1pm, Garema Place NSW Sydney 2pm, Belmore Park Lawson (Blue Mountains) 2pm, outside Catholic Church Somers St, Lawson Newcastle 1pm, Civic Park (King Street) Wollongong 2pm, Wollongong Town Hall Griffith 10:30am, Kooyoo St Mall (Griffith) - N.B. This event is for Saturday 8th April NT Darwin 5pm, Nightcliff Jetty (Nightcliff) QLD Brisbane 1pm, King George Square Townsville 4pm, meeting at The Rockpool, then walking to Gregory Street Amphitheatre Sunshine Coast 1pm, Tesch Park, Coral Street, Maleny SA Adelaide 2pm, Mukata (Hindmarsh Square) TAS Hobart 11am, Parliament Lawns (Hobart) - N.B. This event is on Saturday 1st April WA Perth 1pm, St Georges Cathedral
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images and descriptions of Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander people who have died, and of deaths in custody. First up on today's program, Marisa speaks with proud Gunditjmara man Alan Brown, an ambassador and life-member (and former chairperson/CEO) of the Victorial Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS), which this year celebrates 50 years of caring for community. He begins with a quick run-down on his experience broadcasting at 3CR with other First Nations Warriors since the 1970s, going on to share his insights on the historical and long-term resilience, courage, and vision of Victorian Aboriginal people, which led directly to the inception of VAHS as an organisation in FItzroy, and what makes it special. Next, Marisa speaks with Ian Rintoul from the Refugee Action Coalition, about their recent media release, entitled: Government must stop its immigration re-detention raids. Lastly, Marisa interviews proud Wurundjeri woman, Sue-Anne Hunter, Deputy chair and Commissioner with the Yoorrook Justice Commission, which on Wednesday will commence two weeks of public hearings as part of its inquiry into the systemic injustices experienced by first peoples within Victoria's child protection and criminal justice systems. You can watch the hearings online or make a submission at yoorrookjusticecommission.org
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains graphic audio images and descriptions of Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander people who have died, and of deaths in custody. This is the second part of the TJ Hickey commemoration, where Marisa begins the program by giving background on continued attempts by NSW police to weaken and subdue TJ's family, with claims that his death was merely an accident. She sends a message of support and strength. Before reporting on last week's rally, however, Marisa starts by interviewing Paddy Gibson, Anti-Racist Activist based in Sydney. He discusses the February 6 sentencing of the Neo-Nazi extremist who plead guilty to his part in attacking Paddy's suburban home 2021 — 2 years with a nonparole period of 18 months. Paddy gives background to why he has been a target of harrassment, facism in general, and also far-reaching issues in regards to homeless first nations people attacked and harrassed in NSW. For the second part of the program, Marisa is joined by Raul Bassi from the Indigenous Social Justice Association (ISJA) Sydney, who attended the rally on Feb 14, for the 19th anniversary of TJ Hickey's passing. He provides background for the rally, and the injustice of the racist system where, despite the petiton with 14,000 signatures presented to NSW Parliament for a full independent inquiry into TJ's death, it was determined that police were never responsible, and there was no appropriate outcome or inquest. He gives listeners a report on this year's rally, comparing and contrasting it with previous anniversary rallies, and how to keep important issues active, with plans for TJ's memorial plaque and more. The struggle continues.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains graphic audio images and descriptions of Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander people who have died, and of deaths in custody. This episode of Doin' Time is dedicated to TJ Hickey, who died in custody on 14 February 2004 as a direct result of the actions of the Redfern Police. First up on the program, Marisa speaks with Tuffy Morwitzer, campaigner with Goongerah Environment Centre GECO, about campaigning to protect native forests and wildlife from logging on Gunnai, Monero & Bidelwel Country in so-called East Gippsland. They also speak about the mass meeting GECO is organising in regards to erosion of human rights with Victorian anti-protest laws. You can attend GECO's mass meeting on the right to organise at 6.30pm on Tuesday March 7 at 535 Elizabeth St, central Melbourne, to discuss and then vote on practical ways to support climate action and the environment, and to defend the right to protest - go to geco.org.au/calendar to book your ticket. Next up on the show, Marisa is joined by Cheryl Kaulfuss from the Indigenous Social Justice Association (ISJA) Melbourne, about First Nations teenager TJ Hickey who died during a police pursuit in 2004. Cheryl gave a solidarity support message in the leadup to a rally happening on 14 February on the anniversary of his death. Finally, Marisa interviews Scott Cosgriff, Senior Lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre, about the plight of asylum seekers and refugees, despite there being good news about visas.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images and descriptions of Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander people who have died, in-depth discussion of Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, and other distressing content such as suicide in detention. First up on the program, Marisa invites proud Gunditjmara woman Jill Gallagher, CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO), on the program for the very first time to talk about her work, particularly in the decriminalisation of public intoxication, where Victoria's draconian laws continue to create an unsafe environment for all, and disproportinately impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. She discusses the 2017 death in custody of much-loved Yorta Yorta mother Tanya Day, and also her work over the past two years reviewing the culture of correctional services. Next, Marisa is joined by Nerita Waight, CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS), who provides a comprehensive summary of the findings of Coronial Inquest of the death in custody of Veronica Nelson, which were handed down last Monday, 30 January 2023. Finally, Marisa interviews Ian Rintoul from the Refugee Action Coalition, who calls for a full investigation on the suspected suicide of the young detainee found hanging in Villawood Detention Centre, the fourth or fifth since 2019 at this centre alone. He also gives an update on the campaign to free asylum seekers and refugees from detention, and why we need to act immediately to stop human rights abuses towards non-citizens, particularly in regards to Section 501 of the Australian Migration Act.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images and descriptions of Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander people who have died, and in-depth discussion of Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. This episode of Doin' Time, the first of 2023, is dedicated to Veronica Nelson, who died in custody at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre on January 2, 2020. This week's show begins with a recap of the Findings of the Coronial Inquest into the passing of Veronica Marie Nelson, delivered today at the Coroners Court of Victoria, and the statements issued today by Aunty Donna Nelson, Veronica's mother, and Uncle Percy Lovett, Veronica's Partner. Marisa then invites Cheryl Axleby (Co-Chair of Change the Record) on the program to discuss Australia's need to implement UN anti-torture protocols, calling for independent oversight of police and prisons in this country and changes to bail laws and the age of criminal responsibility. She discusses the limited adoption of the recommendations outlined in the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody over 30 years ago, and how not only are Aboriginal men women and children increasingly disproportionately imprisoned, but also now six times more likely to die in custody on average. Last up on today's program, Marisa invites Uncle Kelvin on the program to discuss several topics all coming back to the need for unity between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people, including "Australia Day", and his perspectives on processes affecting incarceration rates and the facets of the Voice to Parliament. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for further coverage on the Findings of the Coronial Inquest of Veronica Nelson.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images and discussion of Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander people who have died, and contains sensitive and triggering descriptions of racial violence. First up, Marisa is joined by Megan Krakouer and Gerry Georgatos (Project Director and National Coordinator of the National Suicide Prevention and Trauma Recovery Project, respectively) They discuss the death of a young man due to racial profiling, and a lawsuit taking on the WA State Government for the treatment of Aboriginal children at the Banksia Hill Detention Centre. Marisa also speaks with Brett Collins, Coordinator with Justice Action, about music in prisons and a book published earlier this year, Music-Making in Prisons: Listening to Incarcerated Voices, written by Mary L. Cohen and Stuart P. Duncan. For full access to links and previous episodes, head to www.3cr.org.au/dointime
Marissa speaks with disability advocate, Samantha Connor, Vice President with People With Disability Australia, about the Disability Royal Commission and guardianship orders. They discuss the importance of rights over decisions, and the "dignity of risk", which is the right to make the mistakes we all make.The Disability Royal Commission held a public hearing about experiences of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds with disability. Lived experience witnesses told the Royal Commission about their experience of intersectional discrimination as people with disability who are also members of another minority groupMarissa also speaks with lawyer, Nerita Waight, CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service about the harm caused by "tough on crime" politics, and the alertnative plan for Aboriginal justice in Victoria. They discuss how the government is dragging its feet on prison reform and they discuss what prison abolition would look like.Marrisa and managing lawyer, Monique Hurley, with the Human Rights Law Centre talk about how Australia is under scrutiny by the United Nations anti-torture watch-dog. Australia is a signatory to the Convention Against Torture, and yet youth in detention are suffering abuse. They discuss the horrors revealed in ABC's Four Corners episode, Locking Up Kids.
Imagine losing and needing to reclaim all your rights every six months -- your right to study, work, and access to healthcare.Today's broadcast is dedicated to refugees and asylum seekers, and focuses on two "No-one Left Behind" rallies, in Melbourne and Sydney, to demand the government makes good on its promise to provide permanent visas.Ian Rintoul spokesperson from the Refugee Action Coalition (NSW) reports on the rally outside the Sydney Town Hall, on 6th November 2022.David from the Refugee Action Collective (RAC, Vic), reports on the rally outside the State Library, Melbourne, on 5th November 2022, and the impact of protest laws.
Re-broadcasting excerpts from the state funeral for Uncle Jack Charles. The funeral took place on the 18th October 2022.
First up on the show, Marisa welcomes Ilo Diaz, Advocacy Coordinator in the racial discrimination work of the Police Accountability Project, to discuss the consequences of police investigating police for our vulnerable communities. Ilo gives us a run-down on where we are at with independent oversight while police investigate police. They also discuss the Victorian Government's ongoing lack of action on this issue. Next, Marisa speaks with Josephine Langbien, Senior Lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre (HRLC), about their submission outlining the issues of torture and ill-treatment that Australia should address in its forthcoming periodic report to the UN Committee against Torture. Issues include treatment of prisoners and conditions of detention; involuntary psychiatric treatment; and violence against women, specifically within Australia's refugee protection and immigration detention regimes. Marisa continues the conversation regarding the UN investigation later in the program with Tiffany Overall, Human Rights Officer at Youthlaw, about where children and young people fit in. She specifically describes the submission by a working group of Smart Justice For Young People, the coalition of over 40 organisations of which Youthlaw is a part. The submission itself calls for equivalency of healthcare, the need for the Government to implement the OPCAT protocol (including independent monitoring), raising the age of criminal responsibility of at least 14 years of age, and encourages visits to youth detention centres in Victoria such as Parkville and Malmsbury. The day before this program aired, it was announced that this visit by the UN Committee against Torture has been suspended.
Marisa speaks with prisoners’ rights activist Brett Collins from human rights group Justice Action, about their meeting with the United Nations Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture (SPT). On the meeting agenda were issues such as forced medication and strip searching.Following this interview, the SPT were in the news when NSW refused to allow the United Nations torture investigators entry into a state detention centre. The UN officials visit was part of an investigation by the United Nations Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture (SPT). NSW has so far been the only state in Australia to refuse to co-operate with the SPT, with NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet backing the decision, despite Australia ratifying the UN protocol in 2017. Marisa also speaks with Monique Hurley, a lawyer with the Human Rights Law Centre, who are calling for the end of torture and human rights abuses in Australian prisons and police cells. Monique describes how the U.N. is shining a light on Australia with regard to mistreatment of prisoners.
Today's show is dedicated to refugees and asylum seekers.Marisa speaks with Joey Tangaloa Taualii who is in detention at the Melbourne Immigration Transit Accommodation (MITA). Joey has experienced both prison and detention, and says detention is much worse. "It is designed to destroy you", he says. You can find Joey's youtube channel here, where he talks with other detainees.Ian Rintoul, spokesperson from the Refugee Action Collective (RAC), reports on the RAC rallies across the country, calling for the Labor government to come good on their promise to change temporary visas to permanent visas. He also comments on the injustice inflicted on non-citizens like Joey.Marisa reads and comments on an article about the Norwegian prison system, by Sonia Hickey, a freelance writer, magazine journalist, and member of the Sydney Criminal Lawyers content team.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images and discussion of Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander people who have diedMarisa dedicates this program to the late Uncle Jack Charles, First Nations elder, much loved actor, Indigenous theatre pioneer and musician. This tribute celebrates his work and legacy by returning to two past interviews with Uncle Jack Charles, (with permission from his family to use this audio). We hear Uncle Jack tell his life story in his own words, his activism, and offering advice on expunging criminal records, in interviews from 12 July 2021 and 9 August 2021.
Marissa speaks with Max Costello from Victoria's Refugee Action Collective about a disturbing development regarding safety breaches by Australian Border Force. Refugee advocates who wrote to the Comcare regulator over alleged safety breaches by Australian Border Force are outraged that the reply came from ABF itself, clearing itself of any wrongdoing.Marissa then speaks with Anthony Kelly, from Melbourne Activist Legal Support. They talk about the class action against Victoria Police’s use of capsicum spray and excessive force against protesters at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne in October 2019. Will we see accountability?
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images and discussion of Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander people who have died First up on the program, Marisa speaks with Ian Rintoul from the Refugee Action Coalition about their recent Media Release regarding the armed robbery of two Iranian refugees in Port Moresby. He discusses the increase in violent assaults targeting refugees in Papua New Guinea, and thow these and other health and safety concerns are yet another reason for immediate evacuation to Australia of everybody in indefinite offshore detention. Later, Marisa interviews Felicity, proud Ngarrindjeri woman with lived experience of incarceration, about her participation in The Torch program. Felicity speaks about how she began learning more about her mob, culture and art while participating inside, and her ongoing connection with the program from the other side of the prison walls - as an in-community participant. Lastly, Marisa speaks with Cath B and Kharen Harper, performer and Artistic Director (respectively) with the theatre company Somebody's Daughter. They discuss the company's ongoing work with women in prison, positive storytelling for marginalised people in the community arts, and their upcoming new theatre production, She Swallowed that Lie, created and performed in collaboration with women who have lived prison experience, and marginalised young people from regional Victoria. She Swallowed that Lie premieres this Thursday 25th August, running until Saturday 27th August at Chapel Off Chapel in Prahran, VIC. For tickets, head to www.chapeloffchapel.com.au/show/she-swallowed-that-lie/, or you can call the Box Office on (03) 8290 7000, 10am – 4pm Monday to Friday.
First up on the show, David Glanz from Refugee Action Collective (Vic) joins Marisa to discuss the new Albanese Government's approach to refugees and asylum seekers during its first 10 weeks in Parliament. He analyses their tendency to celebrate few high-profile positive announcements (such as permanent residency for the Nadesalingam 'Biloela' family) while downplaying cruel business-as-usual policies in the background, attributing lack of systemic change or plans to Labor's fear of being seen as 'soft' on immigration. He talks about Immigration Minister Andrew Giles, differences with the LNP, and RAC-Vic's recent press release, welcoming the spirit of the Ending Indefinite and Arbitrary Immigration Detention Bill 2022, introduced into parliament this week by independent MP Andrew Wilkie. David's take-home message is "Let's celebrate our victories - like the Home to Biloela family - but remember there are thousands of people who haven't won yet, and we need to keep campaigning and we need to keep on the street." For more information on their next Rally & Open Mic for Permanent Visas, at 2 Lonsdale St on Wednesday 24th August, you can check out the Facebook event, or call Lucy on 0404 728 104. RAC Vic also have weekly meetings every Monday 6pm at Kathleen Syme Library in Carlton (all welcome). Check their Facebook page for more details and options for online attendance. Later, Marisa invites Andreea Lachsz, Head of Policy, Communications & Strategy at the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS), to give us an in-depth look at the Ombudsman's report on investigations into the use of force at the Metropolitan Remand Centre and the Melbourne Assessment Prison. She notes the Ombudsman's reporting of "concerning behaviour or poor decisionmaking" by officers in all 8 incidents in his report, and discusses increasing prison and remand populations in Victoria, particularly of Aboriginal women and children. Andreea also draws links with the 2021 IBAC report on corruption and abuse in the prison system and how both of these reports look at difficulties in surveillance such as failures to utilise body cameras, and expands on why reform is necessary in the area of police and prison staff surveillance from a legal aid perspective. We encourage listeners to read and sign the VALS petition to fix Victoria's broken bail laws here.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images and discussion of Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander people who have died Marisa starts off the program by paying tribute to the late Uncle Archie Roach to whom this show is dedicated, and whose music is played throughout the hour. The first interview today is with Nerita Waight, proud Yorta Yorta woman and CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service. She comes on the show to discuss how Victoria's dysfunctional bail laws are worsening since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody over 30 years ago, with ever stricter conditions disproportionately affecting Aboriginal people for whom the remand prison population has increased to a horrific 50%. She also explains how there are more women in remand (many of which are incarcerated for crimes relating to poverty and survival), and how the same bail conditions apply for children, with devastating effects for those in state care. Read and sign the VALS petition to fix Victoria's broken bail laws here. VALS also released a new policy paper last week, entitled Reforming Police Oversight in Victoria - we encourage listeners to read their abridged policy brief (link to the comprehensive policy paper here). Later on the program, Marisa invites Uncle Jack Charles for an extended conversation to remember late Uncle Archie Roach, where he discusses working and singing together on the Bloodstream tour, and connecting after Uncle Jack spoke out about systemic issues with insidious questions of Proof of Aboriginality, which led to the Australia Council for the Arts amending their policy.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images and discussion of Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander people who have diedThis week, Marisa has an extended interview with Uncle Colin Isaacs, continuing last week's discussion about culture, young people, treaty, native title, the constitution and all about his life and art.You can check out and support Uncle Colin's artwork here.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images and discussion of Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander people who have died First up on the show, Marisa speaks with longtime Noongar activist Marianne Mackay, who discusses a recent deaths in custody vigil she attended and an update of what's been going on. She also talks about the importance of listening to a diversity of First Nations voices across so-called "Australia", and gives us a critique of seemingly ubiquitous corporate narratives during NAIDOC week that don't include Aboriginal activism or reflect true grassroots movements and change. Later, Marisa speaks with Bidjigal activist and artist Uncle Colin Isaacs about NAIDOC, treaty, and his artwork. They have a continuation of the previous discussion about why he opposes the Uluru Statement from the Heart, talking also about the failings in the current models for Treaty, including lack of proper consultation with Aboriginal people. This conversation will be continued in the next Doin' Time show on July 11 2022.Lastly, Marisa interviews David Glanz from the Refugee Action Collective who speaks on a number of issues: reporting back on a rally for NT death in custody Mr Walker, and also giving an update on what is happening in this country in regards to refugees and asylum seekers.
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This week, Marisa presents Doin' Time from Dja Dja Wurrung country. First up on the show, she interviews Chris Breen from the Refugee Action Collective, about the good, the bad and the ugly of the new Labor Government's policies regarding refugees and asylum seekers -- despite many hard-fought wins by on-the-ground refugee activism, and Labor's promise to provide permanent visas to those on temporary and SHEV visas, there is still a long way to go: Labor's deterrent approach is currently neglecting the >10,000 people on bridging visas, Medevac refugees, children of families on Nauru, the 9,700 refugees already rejected by the fast-track system (and were not even allowed an interview), the number of people remaining in offshore detention, and those in Indonesia. He discusses the contradictory attitude of this government who, on the same day of announcing the Murugappan family's return to Biloela in central QLD, turned their first boat back to Sri Lanka. You can tell the Albanese government to do more by attending the rally ahead of world refugee day: 1pm June 18th, State Library of Victoria. Later, Marisa speaks with Josephine Langbien, Senior Lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre, about their recent media release: "[We have] welcomed the appointment of Claire O'Neill as the Minister of Home Affairs and Andrew Giles as the Minister of Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs and have called on them to take action to end a decade of cruelty against refugees and people seeking safety". She discusses the years of cruelty, mistreatment and neglect that has been an intentional policy against people seeking safety and protection, and the opportunity this cabinet change offers to bring fairness and dignity to our refugee policy. Josephine details the five specific steps the HRLC is hopeful the new government can address as priority areas for change: Ending the use of temporary protectionShutting down offshore detentionAddressing the crisis in immigration detention within AustraliaBringing families back togetherRestoring our humanitarian resettlement program Lastly, Marisa invites Nerita Waight, proud Yorta Yorta woman and CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service, on the program. Nerita has been with VALS for almost a decade and has a vast amount of experience as both a lawyer and a social justice advocate. She discusses the case challenging aged pension discrimination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as it heads to Full Federal Court later this year. She highlights the need for fair and equal access to benefits for Aboriginal people who commonly do not reach pension age by virtue of lower life expectancy. Until this life expectancy gap is properly addressed, Aboriginal people have the right to retire with dignity; she notes that this change would also improve economic participation, financial security and the overall wellbeing of people who can no longer work. Marisa ends the program by reading a media release entitled Routine strip searching of children in Tasmanian jails to end.Tune in next week for our Radiothon special program, and please donate if you can. Your donation directly supports community owned and community run media free of corporate control: To donate you can call (03) 9419 8377 during business hours, or online at 3cr.org.au/donate
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images and discussion of Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander people who have died Each year, hundreds of people around the country gather on the Sunday of the June long weekend to commemorate the unprovoked massacre of at least 28 Wirrayaraay women, children and older men by a group of stockmen on Myall Creek Station on June 10, 1838. The Myall Creek Memorial was constructed near Bingara on 10 June 2000 by a group of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people working together in an act of reconciliation. In 2008 the massacre site and memorial were included on the national heritage register, and also received NSW state heritage listing in 2010. This week, Marisa presents part two of a yearly commemoration of the Myall Creek Massacre, interviewing Keith Munro, Aboriginal co-chair of the Friends of Myall Creek Memorial National Committee, and grandson of Uncle Lyall Munro Snr, to continue last week's discussion with co-chair Cecilia Blackwell and talk about their special upcoming annual memorial event. Keith gives listeners a comprehensive picture of the events and legal proceedings surrounding the massacre, including jurors openly admitting bias, and remembers the work of lawyer George Plunkett, without whom 7 of the 11 initially acquitted perpetrators would not have been re-trialed and convicted. He notes that despite continued colonial violence with widespread horrific massacres before and after the event, it shines through as a time in history where good people did fight for justice, and discusses the legacy of the Myall Creek memorial services in bringing together decendants of both perpetrators and survivors of the massacre, allowing everyone to remember history truthfully in a step to heal intergenerational trauma and educate the wider community. Alongside the memorial event this year, there will also be a community concert Myall Creek Rocks the Roxy taking place 3-5pm Saturday June 11 at the Roxy Theatre in Bingara. Memorial special guest speaker, local historian and author James Wilson-Miller, is also delivering a special program Yarning About Truth-Telling on Friday June 10 at the University of New England in Armidale. The memorial event will take place on Sunday 12th June 2022, at the memorial site located roughly mid-way between Bingara and Delungra - for more information, or to become a member of Friends of Myall Creek, you can go to their website www.myallcreek.org Later in the Show, Marisa interviews Ellen Maybery, Senior Lawyer at Environmental Justice Australia, about a controversial amendment they are urging the Andrews government to withdraw from parliament as it will see draconian law that criminalises peaceful protest. The Sustainable Forest Timber Amendment (Timber Harvesting Safety Zones Bill) 2022 was introduced by the Victorian Government last week, and would see protesters who are attempting to prevent native forest logging in Victoria face fines of up to $21,000 or 12 months in jail. Ellen comes on the show to discuss that in the face of recent catastrophic bushfires and devastating climate end ecosystem collapse, the protest of illegal logging should be protected. Instead, VicForests is facing 9 court cases brought by the community - where instead of regulating the logging indistry and cracking down on illegal logging, the Victorian Government is trying to introduce amendments to current laws to create tougher penalties for protesters, citing health and safety concerns.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images and discussion of Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander people who have died This week, Marisa presents part one of a yearly commemoration of the Myall Creek Massacre, interviewing Cecilia Blackwell, non-Aboriginal co-chair of the Friends of Myall Creek National Committee alongside Keith Munro, who will be joining the program next Monday 30th May. Each year, people around the country gather on the June long weekend to commemorate the unprovoked massacre of at least 28 Wirrayaraay women, children and older men by a group of stockmen on Myall Creek Station on June 10, 1838. The Myall Creek Memorial, constructed near Bingara was constructed on 10 June 2000 by a group of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people working together in an act of reconciliation. In 2008 the massacre site and memorial were included on the national heritage register and also received NSW state heritage listing in 2010. Cecilia discusses the brutal story of the Myall Creek Massacre and its aftermath, the history of commemorations and memorials, and the importance of representative descendants of both perpetrators and survivors acting in yearly reconciliation events, with an emphasis on truthfully remembering the past, reaching out to community and building a shared vision of the future. To find out more about the fundraiser and memorial events in Myall Creek on the 11th & 12th June 2022, or to become a member of Friends of Myall Creek, you can go to their website www.myallcreek.org Later in the program, Marisa speaks with Ian Rintoul from the Refugee Action Coalition about a tragic further suicide at Villawood Detention Centre, where a New Zealand woman in her early 30s took her own life 22nd May 2022, following at least two other suicides this year (and a large number of attempted suicides) in Villawood and other detention centres. He discusses this epidemic of self-harm and suicides within the detention regime in so-called Australia and the familiar story of distress and abuse of the hands of Serco guards, calling for an inquiry into the lack of oversight, timelines, and procedures involved in immigration detention. Also discussed are the large number of people from New Zealand in immigration detention and other temporary visa holders who do not necessarily fall under the umbrella of refugees or asylum seekers, but are commonly deported or detained under existing regulations of section 501 (and how many are unaware of the visa cancellation laws that put 80% of people in immigration detention through visa cancellations), and the struggle ahead in securing rights for all people in this system under the new Labor government, including those on bridging or expired visas and those already in detention, here and offshore. Lastly, Marisa speaks with Brett Collins from Justice Action about a recent partial win in the SA supreme court, allowing the distribution of the JUST US newspaper to prisoners in the state. JUST US, running since 2004, is the only newspaper for people in detention that allow prisoners to read a statement from state and federal political parties in regards to prison issues ahead of elections. Since this win, one newspaper will be made available per prisoner in detention nationwide. This is not a complete win, however, with many redactions including an advertisements for the Justice Reform Initiative for the words "justice is failing" and also "Jailbreak Prison Radio", and perhaps most alarmingly, contacts for NGO supports available to prisoners. The struggle continues. If you would like a copy of the JustUs newspaper, you can send a request to Justice Action at PO Box 386 Broadway NSW 2007. To donate to Doin' Time for 3CR's annual Radiothon fundraiser, you can make a tax-deductible donation on 3cr.org.au/donate, or call (03) 9419 8377 during business hours. Our target this year is $850 - Keep Community Strong and please donate if you can!
This special Doin’ Time program is the second part in a shining yearly tribute to the much-loved and honourable Uncle Ray Jackson, who died on April 23 2015.Uncle Ray was a Wiradjuri warrior who dedicated his life to fighting for justice and human rights for Aboriginal people affected by the so-called criminal justice system, and all people affected by state violence. A vocal and knowledgeable Deaths in Custody campaigner, and long-time President of the Indigenous Social Justice Association (ISJA), Uncle Ray received the prestigious French Human Rights medal, with the Australian state (despite its long history of atrocities) never allocating an award to him.The tributes on today's show are from Lisa Deluca, friend of Ray Jackson - she considers him her mentor. They worked together on Aboriginal deaths in custody campaigns.Sergio Zorino and Dick Whitehead, union friends who worked extensively with Ray in the trade unions. They will give a history of Ray's work especially in the area of occupational health and safety. They speak about Uncle Ray being politicised as a young man through his involvement with the union movement as a wharfie, and about Uncle Ray being a passionate activist and an indefinable and implacable opponent of injustice, oppression and the marginalisation of all disadvantaged people everywhere.Carolyn Jackson, Ray's daughter, who helped organise this show today. Raoul Bassi, friend and colleague from ISJA, who worked alongside Ray, campaigning to build the movement to stop Aboriginal deaths in custody.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images and discussion of Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander people who have died This special Doin’ Time program is the first part in a shining yearly tribute to the much-loved and honourable Uncle Ray Jackson, who died on April 23 2015. Uncle Ray was a Wiradjuri warrior who dedicated his life to fighting for justice and human rights for Aboriginal people affected by the so-called criminal justice system, and all people affected by state violence. A vocal and knowledgeable Deaths in Custody campaigner, and long-time President of the Indigenous Social Justice Association (ISJA), Uncle Ray received the prestigious French Human Rights medal, with the Australian state (despite its long history of atrocities) never allocating an award to him. Part two of this tribute with Uncle Ray’s daughter Carolyn Jackson and Professor Bronwyn Carlson will air in two weeks, on May 9 2022. Marisa speaks today with Joseph Pugliese, Uncle Ray’s friend, longtime activist, and editor of Doin Time’s recently featured book, Mapping Deathscapes: Digital Geographies of racial and Border Violence. Joseph gives a comprehensive introduction and historical context to Ray’s life and work, beginning with his trauma as a child of the stolen generations driving his burning desire to achieve social justice. Joseph highlights Uncle Ray’s extraordinary grasp and memory of complex legal cases, but importantly also the profound and heartfelt understanding he had for the human dimension of each and every case which makes his activism and legacy so powerful. Amongst the many topics discussed are his work in legislating family attendance for autopsies of Indigenous Deaths in Custody to ensure ceremony and respect, his strong history of trade unionism in Sydney, and his vast internationalist view of activism, from connecting with First Nations activists in North America to denouncing Israeli state violence in occupied Palestine. Tune in on Monday May 9 for part two of this special Uncle Ray Jackson Memorial program.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images and discussion of Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander people who have diedMarisa interviews Dr Maria Giannacopoulos about an upcoming online launch of the brilliant book Mapping Deathscapes: Digital Geographies of Racial and Border Violence, edited by Suvendrini Perera and Joseph Pugliese.The launch will take place online, Thursday 21 April 2022 at 8pm AEST.Dr Maria is one of the many excellent contributors in the book and she highlights and unpacks some of the key topics of the Mapping Deathscapes book, including Aboriginal deaths in custody and scholarly activism for change.Marisa then interviews Pamela Curr, refugee advocate who reports back on the Palm Sunday Rally, and talks about some of the issues confronting asylum seekers and refugees who have been released from the Park Hotel and other detention centres, also speaking about the ones who have been left behind because cruel of anti-refugee policies doled out by the government.Zoom link to attend the Mapping Deathscapes online book launch, 21 April 2022 at 8pm AEST.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images and discussion of Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander people who have diedFirst up on the program, Marisa interviews Nerita Waight, a proud Yorta Yorta woman and CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS), about a Victorian Parliamentary inquiry which has called for an overhaul of Victoria's bail laws, following a review of the state's criminal legal system. They also discuss overrepresentation of Aboriginal women in prison.Marisa then interviews David Glanz from the Refugee Action Collective about their recent media release, NZ refugee deal a win but leaves so many still in misery.The final interview on this episode of Doin' Time is with senior lawyers Monique Hurley and Amala Ramarathinam from the Human Rights Law Centre, who continue the earlier discussion about the state's bail laws. The findings of the Inquiry into Victoria's Criminal Justice System are discussed, with a focus on the fact that things have not gone far enough to address human rights, particularly in marginalised communities. Sign the VALS petition to fix Victoria's broken bail laws here.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains discussions about the deaths of First Nations people. First up on the show we hear from Samantha Lee, Police Accountability solicitor at Redfern Legal Centre. Listeners may recall the TJ Hickey Memorial program broadcasted on 14 February 2022. Marisa invites Samantha to talk about the legal centre's media release entitled NSW Police Safe Driving policy remains 'shrouded in secrecy' despite tragic deaths. This Doin' Time broadcast is dedicated to Mr Wright, an Indigenous youth who died as a result of a police pursuit. Next, Marisa brings listeners two interviews about a research report entitled Police responses to people with disability, University of New South Wales, Sydney, which became available in October 2021. Marisa interviews Eileen Baldry, Professor of Criminology at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, who discusses police responses to people with disability, and how they have been negatively impacted as one of the most vunerable groups in the community, and are overrepresented in the areas of violence, neglect and exploitation. She talks about how the report can build the Royal Commission's knowledge and evidence base about police processes, interactions and responses to people with disability, and how they can be improved. The term First Nations people is used throughout the report to refer to Australia's Indigenous people. Later, Marisa interviews Peta MacGillivray, a Kalkutungu and South Sea Islander lawyer and researcher specialising in the legal needs of First Nations children and young people, particularly those experiencing social and economic disadvantage. Peta talks about why the Research Report is important for the Royal Commission and discusses the key findings for First Nations people. Eileen and Peta both talked about gaps in the research and what still needs to be done, drawing upon the key findings in general.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin'Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander people who have passed This episode of Doin Time is a special commemoration honouring the death of TJ Hickey Marisa crossed to Raul Bassi from ISJA Sydney, at a special commemoration rally honouring the death of TJ Hickey, a Redfern Aboriginal teenager who died as a direct result of the actions of the Redfern police in 2004. Marisa spoke to Raul about the ongoing campaign demanding justice for TJ. Raul also spoke about Gail Hickey, TJ's mother, and her overwhelming grief and frustration that a proper investigation has been refused for TJ's death, despite taking things to the United Nations. Marisa also interviewed Professor Bronwyn Carlson, from the Department of Indigenous Studies at Macquarie University, about police investigating police, deaths in custody and the Deathscapes website, which documents deaths in custody, . Then Marisa heard from Cheryl Kaulfuss, representing ISJA Melbourne, who conveyed a heartfelt message of solidarity support to the family of TJ Hickey, and talked about the ongoing persecution of police who in every way block the family from investigating TJ's death. Cheryl spoke about how over the years, in the words of Warrior Ray Jackson who has since passed away but was a staunch supporter of the Hickey family, "Redfern Police continue to refuse to allow the installation of the Commemorative Plaque to be installed at the fenceline where TJ was impaled as a result of his bicycle being rammed by a police vehicle. The police want to see this as an accident. That will never happen". Cheryl spoke about police investigating police and how important and powerful the Redfern rallies are that happen every year on TJ's death. We note that it is uncertain whether the Plaque has even been installled yet.
Marisa interviews Scott Cosgriff, Senior Lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre, about a recent survey that was commissioned by the HRLC with the Migrant Workers' Centre, about concerning trends in migrant workers' residency. Their research shows that many people who have been living and working in Australia for 5-10 years aren't being recognised as permanent residents, despite that almost 80% of Australians support a pathway to permanent residency. They also discuss the issue of exploitation for vulnerable refugee communities in this country. Later, Marisa interviews Chris Breen from the Refugee Action Collective VIC, who gives us an update about what's happening with refugees and asylum seekers at the Park Hotel in Melbourne, including some of the draconian laws that Scott Morrison has introduced which has facilitated the rampant spread of COVID-19 through these detention centres.
Content Warning: This program may contain audio descriptions of Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander peoples who have passed on. Suicide and suicide prevention will also be discussed. If you find any of the content distressing or triggering, you can call Lifeline on13 11 14This year, January 26 (also known as Invasion Day or Survival Day), is particularly significant - as well as being a day of mourning that marks disposession, colonisation, and genocide, 2022 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy. The Aboriginal Tent Embassy was established on the lawns of what is now Old Parliament House, on the date that marked invasion in 1972. The ongiong Tent Embassy action was sparked by then-Australian Prime Minister, Billy McMahon, announcing on Invasion Day Eve that his government would not be recognising Aboriginal land rights, and would instead be establishing a system of fifty-year leases.Today, Marisa hosts a special broadcast about Invasion Day, with a report of some of the events that happened over the country, interviewing two strong and powerful First Nations women:First, Aunty Megan Krakouer (from the National Suicide Prevention & Trauma Recovery Project) comes on the show to discuss Invasion Day issues, including Aboriginal youth detention and deaths in custody. Later, Marisa speaks with Lea-Anne Carter from the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) about Invasion Day and her work on preventing Aboriginal deaths in custody. You can also listen to 3CR's annual Invasion Day special broadcast here.
Marisa interviews Tiffany Overall, Policy, Advocacy & Human Rights Officer at Youthlaw about raising the age of criminal responsibility in Australia to at least 14, in order to reflect international medical standards. They discuss the ongoing battle by various legal organisations in the space of youth incarceration in this country, including Youthlaw's submissions to a national review, a disappointing plan for a proposal by Attorneys-General to raise the age to 12 years. Later, Marisa reads An Interview With the Jumbunna Institute’s Paddy Gibson by Paul Gregoire, from Sydney Criminal Lawyers, highlighting the level of intimidation by the far-right that's currently happening in activist spaces.
Marisa interviewed Ian Rintoul from The Refugee Action Coalition about a very unfortunate and terrible incident. He spoke about noeo-nazis attacking the family home of Sydney anti-racist activist Paddy Gibson. Marisa then interviewed Dr Maria O'Sullivan, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer Faculty of Law and a member of The Castan Centre for Human Rights Law at Monash University, about the Public Health and Wellbeing (Pandemic Management) Bill 2021 and the Victorian Human Rights Charter.Finally, Marisa interviewed Brett Collins from Justice Action NSW about ongoing Projects at Justice Action in regards to prisoners' rights, and the Pandemic in particular.
This week, Marisa interviews Aunty Megan Krakouer and Gerry Georgatos from the National Suicide Prevention & Trauma Recovery Project about a class action lawsuit against Banksia Hill Youth Detention Facility in WA. Former inmates are suing the centre over conditions which observers say condemn children as young as 11 to a life of trauma and disadvantage. Later, Marisa speaks with Scott Cosgriff, Senior Lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre, about stranded refugees and people on temporary visas for whom there is no plan in regards to Australia's "reopening".
This week, Marisa speaks with David Glance from the Refugee Action Collective about the lack of accountability and duty-of-care in regards to the spread of COVID-19 in detention, after 22 out of the 46 men currently detained in Melbourne's Park Hotel detention centre have tested positive to the virus since October 17, 2021. He also reports on the rally in support of these refugees that took place outside the hotel on 7 November. Then, Associate Professor Maria O'Sullivan (Associate Professor and senior lecturer in the Monash University Faculty of Law, and a member of the Monash Castan Centre for Human Rights Law) joins to discuss the Public Wellbeing and Pandemic Management Bill 2021, which is currently before the Victorian Parliament - and which will hopefully bring some transparency and accountability in these unprecedented times. Does the Victorian Charter of Human Rights need strengthening? Will temporary measures of intensified surveillance become permanent features of society? Maria shines a light on the positives as well as the negatives in regards to this bill. Lastly, the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service and the Human Rights Law Centre are calling for the Victorian Government to reconsider their proposed changes to the age of criminal responsibility in Victoria so that they can comply with medical and international standards. This is in response to a meeting of Attorneys-General proposing to decrease the age of criminal responsibility in Victoria to 12 years old, which would be a devastating missed opportunity. Lee-Anne Carter (Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service) joins the program to discuss the implications of this plan for children young enough to be in primary school, how the carceral system does not rehabilitate, and the ongoing battle to raise the age of criminal responsibility in this country.
Content Warning: This story contains audio-images of people who have died.This year marks 30 years since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, which made 339 recommendations. Very few have been implemented, and there is very little change.Today's broadcast is a roll-call in honour of all deaths in custody, but in particular, this show is dedicated to JC. JC was young mother who was fatally shot in the street on September 17th, 2019 in the Geraldton suburb of Karloo. The 29 year old woman was taken in to Geraldton Regional Hospital where she later died of her injury. A police officer was charged with her murder. JCs death triggered massive protest in Geraldton and sparked outrage across the state of WA. This week, Marisa interviews Aunty Anne Jones (mother of JC) with Aunty Megan Krakouer (from the National Suicide Prevention & Trauma Recovery Project) about what happened with JC's death, the court case and consequences for the police officer who shot her, and the lack of support and accountability in this broken system.Later, Marisa interviews Ian Rintoul from the Refugee Action Coalition about the spread of coronavirus at the Parkville Hotel and other detention centres in Melbourne, and the inedequate response of the Australian Government in regards to this.
Marisa interviewed Kieran Pender Senior lawyer, HumanRights Law Centre about how The Human Rights Law Centre and Digital Rights Watch have written to Federal, State, and territory health Ministers calling for stronger privacy protections in the technology being used to support home quarantine trials.Marisa then interviewed Cheryl Axleby, Narunga woman and Co-Chair, Change the Record: aboutAustralia's state and territory governments being urged to follow the lead of the ACT, after it released its roadmap to raising the age. Overincarceration of First Nations people was discussed, as well as the stolen Generation, and the need for young people and children to have communities, not prisons.
Marisa conducted an extended interview with Lee-Anne Carter, Statewide Community Justice Leader from the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service about the Deaths in Custody Notification Service in Victoria, which prompted discussion about Aboriginal deaths in custody. In particular, Aunty Tanya Day was talked about, in the context of her Inquest, and the relevance of the assessment of risk, to promote more safety in custody.Marisa then interviewed David Glanz from the Refugee Action Collective about the right to safely protest for the rights of Refugees at the Park Hotel and Mita, during the Pandemic. Victoria police stopped protestors from picnicking and holding up placards, at Lincoln Quare, even though a Serco guard tested positive inside Mita.
Marisa interviewed Latoya Rule, sister of Wayne "Fella" Morison, an Aboriginal man who tragically died in custody in September, 2016 Latoya gave an update on Wayne's Inquest, and the traumatic events leading up to his death. Spit hoods were also discussed. Latoya and her family continue to do powerful work.Marisa also interviewed Tom Tanuki, commentator and activist about the pandemic and related issues.Finally, Marisa interviewed Ian Rintoul from the Refugee Action Coalition about another SERCO worker in a Melbourne detention centre testing positive for Coronavirus, and the safety implications and human rights for asylum seekers and refugees in detention.
Marisa spoke withChris Breen is an activist in the teachers' union, Aeu Sub Branch President at his school, and a member of the Left-wing Group solidarity. He also spoke about Union members' concerns about Mandatory vaccinations in his school. Analysis of the recent Protests was also discussed, as a result of the Pandemic!Marisa then interviewedLee -anne Carter victorian Aboriginal legal service Statewide Community Justice Programs Leader,Wiradjuri and Noongar woman about theLegal challenge launched to secure fair access to the Age Pension for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Finally, Marisa spoke with Simone Cameron about thethree members of the Biloela family who were granted a 12-month visa extension. The youngest daughter Tharnicaa was not granted a visa, so the interview focused on human rights violations for this family, and the cruelty that has been shown by the Morison Government, as the family is stuck in Perth.
Monique Hurley and Amala Ramarathinam from the Human Rights Law Centre speak to us about their submission to the Inquiry into Victoria's Criminal Justice System with a focus on the over-representation of minority groups.We then speak with Tiffany Overall from the Federation of Community Legal Centres Vic about the campaign to Raise The Age of criminal responsibility from 10 to at least 14.
Doin Time speaks with Daney Faddoul, Campaigns Manager at the Human Rights Law Centre about the dramatic increase in support for an Australian Charter of Human Rights & Freedoms.
Marisa interviewed Janelle speed, known as Nell, a Biripi/Dhungutti woman who has worked in a variety of health settings, about Coronavirus, health, colonization and the rights of First Nations prisoners, and underresourced communities, mostly in the context of Coronavirus.Marisa then interviewed Karen Fletcher, Senior lawyer and Prison advocate fromFitzroy Legal service about Coronavirus and prisons, looking at the rights of prisoners to be kept safe from the coronavrus.
Marisa interviewed Samantha Lee Police Accountability Soicitor from Redfern Legal Centre about the need for greater police caution in response to COVID-19 public health order breaches.Marisa also interviewed ian Rintoul from The refugee Action Coalition about the growing support that is growing for the last remaining refugee family in Darwin's Mercure Hotel prison to be released from detention. The pandemic was also discussed.
This week, Marisa presents a special broadcast in response to the $1B Commonwealth's Closing The Gap Implementation Plan, and why it does not address putting a stop to deaths in custody, services aimed at parenting support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, or the stolen generations from a historical perspective. First up, Marisa interviews Aunty Reio Ellis and Aunty Alison from Grandmothers against Removals (GMAR) about Aboriginal children in the system, those incarcerated and in out-of-home care. Consultation does not mean consent, and self-determination means children in Aboriginal hands are in good hands! Donate to GMAR Victoria here.Next, Noongar academic from Macquarie University, Dr Tristan Kennedy, joins the show to give his perspective on the western colonial definitions of wellbeing that have underpinned the "Closing The Gap" initiative since its inception, why throwing money at these issues does not address the institutional and structural racism integral to the mechanism of colonization, and the positives in grassroots community-building.Lastly, Marisa speaks with well-known First Nations actor Uncle Jack Charles about his experience as a retraumatised survivor of the stolen generations, how this broken system would not exist without recidivist Indigenous prisoners, why the bitter history of so-called australia should be taught in schools, and that money should be redirected to individuals over organisations.
Marisa interviewed Meena Singh, Legal Director, Human Rights Law Centre about their latest media rebease, which stated that "Australia's top legal officers failing to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, despite being handed an expert report overwhelmingly recommending that all states and territories and the federal government change laws to keep children out of prison." Marisa also interviewedEvan Van Zijl, Australian Unemployed Workers Union Sydney Co-ordinator, about the Nsw Lockdown, the Crona virus, the right to protest and workers' rights being erodeded during the Pandemic.
marisa talks to alice from the human right law centre talks about the attack on charties by the liberal govenment and marisa also talks to samatha from people with disablities australia, about access for vaccines for people with disablitys
Marisa interviewed Chris Breen from the Refugee ActionCollective about a group of medevac refugees at MITA (Melbourne Immigration Transit Accommodation) who have re-started their hunger strike protest to demand their release from detention.Marisa then interviewed Marianne Mackay, First Nations Activist about Youth in Detention
Marisa interviewed Uncle Jack Charles, well known First Nations actor about his newly discovered family, the lived experience of prison and his appearance on the Episode of "Who do you think you are", aired on sbs quite recently.The second interview featured Andreea Lachsz, Head of Policy, Communications and Strategy, VictorianAboriginal Legal Service, about the Ombudsman's report and findings, into the Investigation into good practice when conducting prisondisciplinary hearings, asking the fundamental question did the report go far enough, especially in regards to people with disability, and Aboriginal and Torestrait Islander Peoples.The third interview was with Megan Pearce, Managing Lawyer, Social Action and Public Interest Law,Fitzroy Legal Service: continuing the discussion about theOmbudsman's report. Megan also cited examples of complaints, and the flaws in regards to disciplinary hearthes, and the lack of oversight and transparency.
The doin time show broadcasteda special event featuring artists who all have lived experiences of incarceration — sharing theirdreams of abolitionist futures and how we might get there. This Late Night Literature: Imagining Abolitionist Futures event took place on Thursday 24 June and featured stories submitted by women currently in prison, read out by the hosts on their behalf.Hosted by Nayuka Gorrie and Witt Gorrie as part of the Emerging Writers Festival 2021.The evening of storytelling featured Flick Smith, Tabitha Lean, Rosalina Curtis, Ashleigh and Stacey. Nayuka Gorrie introduces the event.Hosted by Nayuka Gorrie and Witt Gorrie as part of the Emerging Writers Festival 2021.Featuring the voices and work of Flick Smith, Tabitha Lean, Rosalina Curtis, Ashleigh and Stacey. You can watch the event on YOUTUBE — just search emergingwritersfestival.org.au and Late night Literature Abolitionist Futures.
Marisa interviewed David Glanz from the Refugee Action Collective about an upcoming court case coming up on 13 July, at Hidelerge Magistrates court. It was discussed that thirty refugee supporters were fined on 10 April 2020 for taking part in a COVID-safe car rally to the Mantra Hotel in Preston, which housed some 60 Medevac refugees. Check out the court case on the Refugee Action Collective website.Marisa also interviewed Monique Hurley, Asociate Legal Director from the Human rights Law Centre, about a damning report from Ibac, about serious systemic wrongdoing and breaches exposed in Victorian prisons. Check out the Ibac report, on their website.
Marisa interviewed ianRintoul from the Refugee Action Coalition about Medevac Mita Refugees going on hunger strike.Marisa also interviewed Brett Collins from Justice Action, about ongoing work, deaths in Custody and prison Union demands.
Marisa interviewed Keith Munro First Nations Warrior and one of the Descendants of Myall Creek Massacre in Nsw. Keith spoke aboutthe Myall Creek Massaere Memorial coming up on the weekend. He also spoke about the History of the Massacre, and how,in 2008 the massacre site andMemorial was included on the National Heritage Register andalso received NSW state heritage listing in 2010.Marisa also interviewed Auntie Desley O-dwyer andAuntie Alison Fuller First Nations advocates from Grandmothers Against Removal. Stolen generation was discussed, along with keeping First nations children safe in their own families, and the wonderful assistance provided by Grandmothers against Removal.Finally, Marisa interviewed Tiffany Overall from Youthlaw about the push to raise Australia's minimum age of criminal responsibility.
Marisa interviewed Professor Lyndall Ryan BA DipEd (Sydney), PhD (Macquarie) AM FAHA, a leadinghistorian of the Australian colonial frontier. The Frontier wars and some massacres of Victoria were discussed, as well as the myall creek massacre Marisa also interviewed Stephen Kilkeary director of inividual and group advocacy in Nsw, (people with disability Australia). Segregated living situations for people with disability were discussed, in the context of violence and neglect, and the royal Commission hearings.
Marisa interviewed the Human rights law Centre's Senior Lawyer Scott Cosgrove, about theScott Morrison Government rushing through new laws that allow lifetime detention of refugees.Marisa then interviewed Ian Rintoul from theRefugee Action Coalition about anESCAPE TUNNEL found IN Yongah Hill DETENTION CENTRE in Western Australia, and the awful viiolations of human rights of Asylum seekers.
Marisa interviewed Boe Spearim a First Nations Gamilaraay & Kooma radio host and podcaster about the frontier wars. Battles, acts of resistance and open massacres from 1788 to the 1930s, werecussed, in the context of a few examples. Boe talked about his Podcasts as well.Marisa then interviewed Human Rights Law Centre Senior Lawyer Josephine Langbien about the depth of Australia's coercive refugee family separation policy revealed in new report, written by the Centre.
Marisa interviewed Carolyn Jackson, daughter of Wiradjuri leader, President of Isja, warrior and Activist Uncle Ray Jackson.Marisa then interviewed Lizzie, from Isja Sydney about Ray's life commitment in regards to building the movement to stop Aboriginal deaths in custody, and other campaigns and projects.
Marisa interviewed Nerita Waight, Ceo of Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service about the Commission, and the changes in the Coroner's Act of Vic and human rights violations of Aboriginal people in custody.Marisa then interviewed Lex Wotton, First nations Warrior from Palm island, we also talked about the royal Commission and his experiences in regards to systemic racism.Marisa interviewed Uncle Paul Siva, Uncle of David Dungay, about his death in custody, and other aborginal people who have died in custody, were also named and honoured.Finally, Marisa interviewed Marianne Mackay Aboriginal actvist from Wa about Ms Dhu, and other deaths in custody. Protests were also discussed throughout the show.
Marisa interviewed YUSUR AL-Azzawi , Senior Lawyer, Human Rights Law Centre about some proposed anti Protest laws in Tasmania.Marisa then interviewed Chris Breen, activist from the refugee Action Collective about being found not guilty for the Charge of incitement. Criminalizing dissent, and the plight of refugees during Covid were also discussed
Marisa interviewed David Glanz, activist from the Refugee Action Collective about the ongoing court case of Chris Breen from Melbourne Refugee Action Collective and about how he was charged with Incitement, setting a dangerous precedent for eroding the rights of Protestors. The interview focused on updating listeners about the court case which has not yet reached a conclusion. Please check out the Rac website for Chris's last court appearance, which will detail the Final Verdict!A piece prepared by Peter about Mumia Abu jamal contrcting Covid in prison was also aired. Please check out www.prisonradio.org for further commentary by Mumia and other political prisoners aired on 3Cr.Marisa finally interviewed Marianne Mackay Ngoongar Activist from Western Australia, about sucicide prevention of Aboriginal children.
The doin time show interviewed Ian Rintoul from the refugee Action Coalition regarding the Mental health of Medivac refugees and asylum seekers placed in hotel Quaranto in Brisbane.The next interview was Meena Singh Legal Director, heading up the team of Aboriginal and Tore Strait Islanders from the Human Rights Law centre, speaking about the Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 proposing new laws that reverse the presumption of bail for children who reoffend in certain circumstances; calls for children aged 16 and 17 years old to be shackled with electronic tracking devices; and makes breach of bail an aggravating factor in the sentencing of children. Investment in programmes for marginalised young people, and deaths in custody were also discussed.
Marisa interviewed Professor Bronwyn Carlson about Indigenious femicide, the Deathscapes website and lack of inclusion and invisibility of Indigenious women. Then she spoke to Belinda Day about her mother Tanya Day's brutal death in custody, public drunkeness laws and International Womens' Day not always being about celebration. She also spoke about deaths in custody in general.Marisa also spoke to Tabitha Lean about her lived experience of prison, abolition and International Womens' Day not always being inclusive for Indigenious women. Tabitha also gave some very useful commentary about Indigenious women experiencing family violence, and some solutions about how to tackle it.
Marisa interviewed Brett Colins from Justice Action about mental Health and indefinite detention.a then interviewed Senior Lawyer Kieran Pender from the human rights Law Centreon the proposed new online surveillance laws.Finally, Marisa interviewed First Nations Elder Uncle Stan from Western Australia about Wadjemup (Rottnest Island), a brutal prison and penal setlement. First NATIONS history, violation of human rights and genocide were discussed, also as it relates to the present day.
we spoke to uncle ian about sovereignty and we alsp spoke about rottnestland and the prison camp in wa
Marisa interviewed Auntie Lizzie Garrett, Aborginal activist from Nsw, about Invasion Day being a day of mourning not celebration. Deaths in custody such as Tj Hickey was also discussed, as well as the legacy of Uncle Ray Jackson who passed away.Marisa then interviewed Izac, a treesitter currently still up the tre, in East Gippsland. An invitation was issued for people to join the anti logging campaign and Occupation.Finally, Marisa interviewed Marianne Mackay Aboriginal activist from Western Australia, about Invasion Day and the importance of unity with all peoples.
Marisa interviewed Professor Eileen Bawldry Deputy Vice-Chancellor Equity Diversity and Inclusion and Professor of Criminology at Nsw Sydney,about the Royal Commission, people with disability and first nations people in the criminal justice system. The research of FIRST Nations Contributors was also highlighted. INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS WITH MENTAL AND COGNITIVE DISABILITIES Were discussed, in the context of Indefinite detention.Marisa then interviewed PATRICK KEYZER,CHAIR OF LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY AND HEAD OF Latrobe LAW SCHOOL, where Indefinite detention issues were discussed, and various submissions, put to the Senate Inquiry. The Royal commission, the Ndis, racial profiling and the CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM were also highlighted. This interview was an expansion of issues confronting First nations people, and people with disability.
Marisa interviewed Marie Younan, vision impaired author and Refugee about her book "A different Kind of Seeing, my Jouney ".https://scribepublications.com.au/Marisa then interviewed Anna Brown, Ceo of equality australia, about the LGBTQ+ Conversion Bill.
marisa spoke to moz a refugee in the mantra hotel before and during the covid 19 pandemic Moz spoke intensively about refugees plight in mantra and kangaroo point Then marisa read out some articles
Marisa interviewed Anthony Kelly, from Flemington Kensington Community Legal Centre, about a report that has been delayed, in regards to making police more accountable, and having independent investigations.Marisa then interviewed Lucy Honan from the refugee Action Collective about an action reportback from Saturday, at the Mantra Hotel. Asylum seekers locked in the Mantra were also discussed, along with the right to protest, and how police are preventing proootest and criminalising dissent under the guise of Coronavirus Restrictions.
Marisa interviewed Max Costello from the Refugee Action Collective about a recent media release entitled:"Too much waste, too much cruelty: Refugee Advocates call for Dutton to be sacked".Marisa then inviewed Zelda from: make west papua safe, about an event coming up next week, about the violation of human rights of West Papuans.
Marisa spoke to Lauren from flat out about policing family violence and the she spoke to chris from the refugee action collective about refugees and lgbitq
Marisa interviewed Samantha Lee from Redfern Community Legal Centre about increased police powers and the Pandemic, including Health measures and how to work within the framework to safely protest. In particular, there was a discussion about violence by police towards protestors and community members in Nsw.Marisa also interviewed Moz, an asylum seeker who is detained in a locked room at the Mantra Hhotel, along with other asylum seekers. The interview focused on Moz's experiences in detention centres all over Australia, and his subsequent arrival in Australia as a result of the Medivac Bill which was scrapped. Moz's untreated health issues were also discussed.
Marisa interviewed El Ray from Cuba, who is an asylum seeker about detention, and the importance of having mobile phones.
Marisa interviewed David Glan from the Refugee action Collective on some good news regarding the Migration Amendment (Prohibiting Items in Immigration Detention Facilities) Bill 2020, which would have given sweeping, unchecked powers to the Minister for Home Affairs to ban almost any item in detention, including mobile phones, and vastly expand the search and seizure powers of private security contractors.Marisa then interviewed Dr Maria O'Sullivan Senior Lecturer Faculty of Law and a member of the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law at Monash University, on the right to protest in a Pandemic. She talked about how public health imperatives need to be balanced against the right to protest and the discussion also included the criminalization of dissent. Dr. Maria also spoke more generally about the covid Restriction such as the recent challenge to the curfew heard in the Victorian Supreme Court last week.
Marisa interviewed Paul Silva, nephew of David Dungay, a young Aboriginal man who died in custody, in Long Bay Jail. The right to protest during the Pandemic was also discussed.Marisa then interviewed Tiffany Overall from Youthlaw about Controversial proposed COVID detention powers Under the COVID Omnibus Bill, and how this impacts vulnerable communities and young people. They also discussed thein increased powers of Protective Sverices Officers.Controversial proposed COVID detention powers Under the COVID Omnibus Bill,
Marisa interviewed Ian from the Refugee Action Coalition Sydney about the Migration Amendment (Prohibiting Items in Immigration Detention Facilities) Bill 2020 being debated in Parliament. Consequences of taking mobile phones from asylum seekers in detention were also discussed, as well as police powers, and the Pandecmic as it affects refugees and the right to protest.Marisa then interviewed Chris Breen from the refugee Action Collective, where the discussion was continued.An event co-hosted by Refugee Action Collective, and Mals which will take place on Saturday 26 September from 1 till 2 pm. was also discussed. To register (Please see Mals website for further information). There will be speakers such as Chris Breen and also paul Silva, nephew of David Dungay, anddr. Maria O-sulivan.
Marisa interviewed Belinda Stevens, Aunty Tanya DAY'S daughter about the Inquest findings, and how police will not be prosecuted for Tanya's death. Systemic racism and the Coroner's Recomendations were also discussed.Marisa then interviewed Latoya Rule, sister ofWayne "Fella"Morson about Wayne's Inquest, the royal Commission into Aboriginal deaths in custody, the State Ombudsman's recent report, Latoya's activism, Wayne's Inquest, prison abolition and the Black lives Matter movement. Wayne's Inquest has been postponed to 2021
Marisa interviewed Michael Stanton, who is a lawyer and barrister, and he gave a reportback on an event hosted by Mals, entitled Protest and repression Of the law. Michael was a speaker at this online event, which is part of a series of pannels and organised trainings. (Please see previous radio show for further clarification.)Marisa then interviewed Felicity Gerry, a lawyer who's do excellent work in International arenas, as well. Felicity continued the discussion about human rights and Public health, and the right to protest. She will be speaking at an event on 11 September. For further details, and to register, plse see Mals website.https://melbactivistlegal.org.au/
Marisa interviewed Chris from the Refugee Action Collective about his speaking engagement at an upcoming event organised by Mals, entitled: Protest Repression And the Law. Chris spoke about a discussion panel that he will be attending, presented by Tom later this week as part of a series of "law week" events hosted by MALS. (Melbourne Activist Legal Supprt.) The tension between the right to protest and the power of the State—particularly during an emergency— was discussed, in context of the Pandemic, and Police Powers.Marisa then interviewed Tom Battersby Defence barrister and Volunteer at Mals. Tom discussed a series of Webinars, trainings and pannels which will talk about human rights, and Melbourne Activist Legal Support. In particular he discussed an event coming up on Thursday, which will essentially focus on the Victorian Charter of Huuman rights. The charge of Incitement which was applied to Chris was also discussed, as was a brief overview of the Imarc blockades, and Tom being there as a Legal Observer and witness of police violence. Other speakers on the pannel besides Chris will be Dr. Maria O-sulivan (Monash Uni), and Michael Stanton, who will be appearing on next Monday's show, to provide a reportback. For further details, and to register, please go to the Mals website!
Marisa interviewed Dt Aboriginal warrior and actvist about the establishment of the Djab Wurrung Heritage Protection Embassy, and the campaign to protect sacred women's Country from the Victorian government's Western Highway Duplication project in the state's western districts. Marisa then spoke with Tabitha Lean, Aboriginal poet and activist about her lived experience of prison, the Pandemic and the challenges mothers face when they leave prison. https://versemag.com.au/edition-32-37/edition-34/interview-tabitha-lean/
Marisa interviewed Vickie Roach Aboriginal writer and activist, about her lived experience of prison, violations of human rights of the healthcare of women in prison, the overincarceration of Aboriginal women, and prisons within the context of the Pandemic. Marisa then interviewed Ian from the Refugee Action Coalition in Nsw about refugees and the panemic, (link is external)breaches in coronavirus measures, the erosion of the right to protest and the utterly disgrraceful conduct of the Australian Government in regards to the care and protection of asylum seekers during the Pandemic.
Marisa interviewed Nicole Watson, daughter of First Nations Community leader and activist, Sam Watson. They discussed a beautiful mural of Sam Watson who passed away on 27 November last year, which has been painted at Bunyapa Park in Brisbane's West End. Marisa then interviewed Tabitha Lean, First nations academic and writer about her lived experience of prison, prison abolition and also her participation with Debbie Kilroy from Sisters Inside about establishing a national network of criminalised women. Tabitha's recent article from the Saturday Paper was also discussed. Finally, Marisa interviewed Tiffany Overall from Youththlaw about pushing the criminal age of youth to 14 years of age. Criminalisation of youth was also discussed, and alternatives to prison, in particular focusing on the overincarceration of Aboriginal youth. https://youthlaw.asn.au/
Marisa interviewed Karen Fletcher lawyer and prison advocate from Vic. about the rights of people in prison, and the lack of best practice regarding the Coronavirus measures. The violations of human rights around lockdowns and solitary confinement were also discussed, as well as the vulnerability of children in prison, including the ongoing theme during the interview about Aboriginal and Tore strait Islander peoples being overincarcerated. Marisa then interviewed academic Dr. Hannah Mcglade about sucicide rates in , the Child protection system, structural and systemic racism, and the cruel interconnections of Stolen generation, the settler state and the raping of the land uranium.
Marisa interviewed Moz, an asylum seeker and musician locked in the Mantra Hotel. Moz spoke about his transfer from Manus Island to the Mantra Hotel in Preston, and how he was affected by the repealing of the Medivac Bill. He and other asylum seekers are all ill, and are not getting the treatment they deserve. Moz also spoke about a guard at the Mantra, testing positive for Coronvirus, and the fears that he and others have about this. Marisa then interviewed Ollie, an activist and Refugee advocate, who was part of a protest at the Mantra Hotel, in which activists went into cages, in solidarity with the asylum seekers inside the Mantra Hotel.
Marisa interviewed Meg Hill from the refugee Action Collective about the detention of Refugees in the mantra Hotel, in the context of public health, and releasing them into the community. Marisa also interviewed Tamar Hopkins former Principal Solicitor from Flemken. Marisa and Tamar discussed the hard lockdown of the 9 towers in Flemmington and North Melbourne, and the overpolicing and lack of preparation for the Lockdown.
Marisa interviewed Tabitha, First Nations writer and activist, about her lived experience of prison, the Coronavirus and Abolition. Marisa then spoke to Ronny activist and advocate from West Papua, about human rights violations in West Papua, and how Australia has contributed to this genocide.
Marisa interviewed Aunty helen Aboriginal academic and Elder about her personal story around land, nuclear testing, and her extensive work around International organising, Indigenous rights and building the movement to stop Aboriginal deaths in custody, in the context of colonisation and genocide. Marisa then interviewed Latoya Rule, Aboriginal activist and academic about her brother's incarceration and subsequent death in custody. Latoya gave an update about the Inquest, and the guards' refusal to answer questions. The next date for the Inquest is 3 August, 2020
marisa spoke to meriki from warriors of aboriginal resistance,about the black lives matter protests in naarm (melbourne )then marisa spoke to aunty jeanelle < Friends of myall creek memorial national committee member,about the myall creek massacues and land rights
we interviewed joseph pugliese from the deathscapes projest about simalarites of the deaths in custody of george floyd and david dungay we the interviewed mitch from refugee action collective about a refugee denied art supplies in detention ,then we interview brett collins from justice action about george floyd and david dungay
The doin time show interviewed Lex Wotton, Palm Island Leader, and Indigenous activist about racist and shameful media reporting in regards to a class action lawsuit against the police. Lex's traumatic history was also discussed. Marisa also interviewed Chris Breen from the Refugee action Collective about the plight of Refugees and Asylum seekers at the Mantra hotel, the erosion of the right to protest and increased police powers due to Covid-19
We interviewed Samantha Lee, Solicitor from Redfern Community Legal Centre about strip searches in Nsw, and the violation of human rights of young people in particular, and the targetting of vulnerable communities, such as First Nations people. We also interviewed Tabitha Lean, First Nations activist and poet about her lived experience of prison. We had the great pleasure of Tabitha reading out some of her poems about prison and the genocide of First Nations people.
Marisa interviewed Lucy Honan from the Refugee Action Collective about the arrest of Rac activist Chris Breen, the right to protest, Covid-19 and also explored the demand of freeing the refugees and defend the right to protest.Marisa also interviewed Brett Collins from Justice Action about prisoners and Cronavirus.
The doin time show interviewed Anthony Kelly from Fleington Kingsington community Legal Centre about increased police powers during the Coronavirus Pandemic. The interview focused on particular concerns rgarding the targetting of vulnerable communities. A website for reporting incidents about increased police powers was also discussed, as well as the human rights charter and the arrest of a Refugee Action Colrctive, activist Chris Breen during a safe protest, regarding the release of Asylum seekers from the Mantra Hotel in Preston! Next, Aran from the Tamil Refugee Council was interviewed about the Tamil family who are languishing on Manus Island, and the violation of hxan rights regarding these Asylum seekers. Conditions for Tamils overseas were also discussed.
Marisa speaks with Latoya Rule about the Aboriginal death in custody of her brother, Wayne "Fella" Morrison, and the coronial inquest to date. Also on today's show Tessa Theocharous, Victorian criminal defence lawyer, talks about Mr. Kennedy, brother of Aboriginal woman Veronica Nelson, who died in custody in January. The interview focuses on Mr. Kennedy's wrongful arrest, and time in custody, and the systemic racism of the police. Genocidal policies and transgengerational trauma of Aboriginal people are also discussed, as it pertains to the criminal justice system and increased sweeping police powers, as they relate to Covid-19 and prisons.
The doin time show interviewed Apryl, who is the daughter of Yorta Yorta woman Tanya Day. We discussed the coronial inquest into the death of Yorta Yorta woman, Tanya Day, and the circumstances leading up to her death, including the behaviour of the Police and vline. Next we interviewed Carolyn Jackson daughter of Ray Jackson. She paid tribute to her Father's death and honoured his Life's work.Finally, we interviewed Joseph Pugpese, longtimea activist and friend of uncle Ray. Joseph shared the legacy of Ray, and his commitment to refugees and asylum seekers the passport ceremony, and building the movement to stop Aboriginal deaths in custody. His commitment to bereaved families was also discussed, and also Deathscapes.
The doin time show spoke to Naomi Muophy, First nations Woman and advocate about Women in prison, focusing in particular on Aboriginal prisoners and lack of access to service, and also Coronavirus.We then spoke with Chris Breen from the Refugee Action Collective about a protest that was stopped because of increased police pers around theocial distancing measures. A discussion took place about the clation of the protest outside the Mantra Hotel where refugees are being held. The way they are being held can spread Coronavirus. Thep rotest is reseduled. Please see more detail on the Refugee Action Collective website.We then spoke with Ravi, a Tamil Asylum seeker livingin Melbourne, about Refugees and Lockdown under stage 3 restrictions. Refugees are losing their jobs and are starving in the streets because of lack of access to services.
marisa read articles about women in prison marisa and peter interviewed tabitha ,a first nations woman about her lived experiance in prison
we spoke to brett collins from justice action about mental health and prisons and then we spoke to anthony about the imarc report , protest and activist rights
Professor Bronwyn Carlson, Indigenous Educator joined us on the show as a special guest and Indigenous contributor to discuss a new case study exploring the pertinent and misunderstood issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women in Australia and internationally as part of the Deathscapes project, www.deathscapes.org
Sam Watson was an Aboriginal Australia activist and socialist politician who passed away last year.This is a show in his memory.
ALI talks about his time in detention and the human rights that have been violated the brett colins justice action talks about aboriginal deaths in custody and david dungay
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are warned that the following program may contain voices of deceased persons. this show is a special of a first nation leader from queensland who passed mr watson was a regular guest on the doing time so and will be missed by 3cr and the doing time show this show has recording of past interviews of sam he was a strong leader
Marisa first Rob interviewed Cameron Lavery Principal Solicitor of Justice Connect, Homeless law sgvice Not about the links between homelessness and justice issues in Victoria's first ever Parliamentary Inquiry into Homelessness. The focus was onJustice Connect's Cameron Lavery and Samantha Sowerwine providing evidence in the Parliamentary Inquiry into Homelessness, and incarceration.Uncle Jack charles, First Nations actor was then interviewed about his career, his new book, and Projects arising out of his own incarceration experiences. Finally, Elyta First Nations Transgender woman and activist was interviewed about Aboriginal deaths in custody, her work surrounding Transgender Remembrance Day, and her uncle Cecil was also discussed in regards to Stolen Generation issues. In particular, Elyta spoke about Veronica Baxter's death in custody, which happened whilst Elyta was incarcerated. She occupied the cell next to Veronica as she lay dying.
priscilla from naaja and sam watson about mr walkers death and press confence of miss day
we spoke to anthony from activist legal support about the over use of police powers at imarc , the we spoke to several refugees about there experiances from justice for refugees
peter spoke to ruth a west papuan activist in indonesia that visits west papuan political prisoners then then marisa from the doin time show read out a statement jaan laaman wrote about tom manning we also talked to ali about a hunger strike in a detention centre and we layed some commentarys by mumia abu jamal
Marisa interviewed Brett Collins from Justice Action about mental health detainees, and deaths in cstody.Marisa then interviewed Sajda, peer advocacy worker from the Police accountability Project, from Flemken Community Legal centre, about racial profiling, overpolicing of climate campaigners. Finally, Marisa interviewed Anthony Kelly from Melbourne Activist Legal support about the above important resource. Anthony talked about the unfair bail conditions for climate change campaigners, the history of the violations of human rights of activists, and the important role that Melbourne Actfvist Legal support and legal observers have in collecting evidence and helping arrestees, so that human rights and civil liberties are upheld, as much as possible.
union for refugees forum https://www.facebook.com/unions4refugees/ https://rac-vic.org/
Marisa did a whole show on interviewing these 3 special guests. They spoke about lack of medical care, and how some of their family are sick and cannot access medical care. They also spoke about Government polcicies pertaining to Refugees. The entire show was about the stories of the Refugees, with a call out to the Australian Government to let the Refugees stay.
Marisa interviewed Carina Ford Immigration lawyer who gave an update about the Tamil family. They also discussed briefly, some detramental consequences of detention citing the Tamil family who are staying on Christmas Island currently.Peter spoke to Marianne Mackay First Nations activist from Western Australia, about the Aboriginal mother who was shot by police. Aboriginal deaths was discussed, particularly John Pat.Marisa also read out articles about the Sacred trees in Araat.
Marisa interviewed Zahra, Masoumer and Hassan, three refugees from Juice for Refugees, on various visas that are far from permanent. All three face to face guests spoke about their hopes and dreams, coming by boat, and focused their energies on talking about some of the barriers, namely discussing National refugee rallies and reportback: speaking about Permanent visas, family REUNION and fair processing which is not forthcoming in the Coalition Government policy, and these demands were spoken about in detail. The refugees were speakers at the Melbourne Rally on Saturday at the State Library, along with the greens and labour. The young guests have been subjected to detention, followed by comnstable visas and barriers to studying at Uni, which were also talked about. They also spoke about Refugees being unable to work, and having no money or food. Next, the Doin time show spoke with Latoya, sister of Wayne Fella Morison, who died in custody in September, 2016 The Aboriginal Campaigner spoke about the royal commission into Aboriginal deaths in custody, and the upcoming Inquest for Wayne happening at the Sopreme court in Adelaide, 26 to 28 November, 2019 She briefly documented some of the brutal treatment by police. Tribute was also paid to Aunty tanya Day, with a brief report on the Inquest at the Coroner's Court in Melbourne which ended on 13 September, 2019 Latoya and Marisa were both in attendance at the Inquest, along with Peter at various times. Next, Marisainterviewed Dt, Aboriginal campaigner, about the Victorian Government's plan to cut down Womens' and birthing trees to make way for a highway near Araat. The 3 refugees were there throughout the show, where important connections were made, with violations for human rights of refugees, and they expressed solidarity to Aboriginal people who are refugees in their own country.
we spoke to chris breen from refugee action collective about a tamil family being deported then spoke to sam watson about protest laws and we spoke to ali about detentiiion centers
We spoke to Lidia Thorpe about the Sacred Trees campaign, treaty and the Tanya Day Inquest which is happening this week and the next. Then we spoke to Vicki sentas, Coauthor of the report Changing Strip search laws nsw Police. We spoke about best practice and how to make police accountable.
Marisa and Peter interviewed Tilly from the Refugee Action Collective Sydney, about the Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton's move to repeal the Medivac Bill and restrict medical transfers from offshore to Australia. They talked about this passing the Lower House, and also focused on a rally coming up in November, to coincide with the debate. Samantha Lee Lawyer, and (Head of Police Accountability) from redfern legal centre was the next. Marisa and Peter spoke with Sam about the launch of a report in Nsw, from the University of New South Wales calling for changes to strip-search laws. Then they spoke with megclement-couznersenior policy officer from People with Disability Australia, around violence prevention, disability rights around feeling safe to disclose information to the Royal Commission regarding violence and neglect.
we to ali about mita and children in detention then we spoke to DT about djab wurrung embassy
Marisa interviewed Aunty joanne and her neice Coutney, founders of Grandmothers against forced Removals in South Australia. Via conference Call, These strong Aboriginal leaders and warriors spoke about The Bringing them Home Report, Aboriginal child removal, Stolen Generation, and solutions to the overhauling of the Child protection system. A historical persperctive of Stolen Generation was given.Next, Marisa spoke with Maud Clark from the Theatre company "Somebody's Daughter", which started operating from Fairlea womens' prison in 1980 Maud spoke about peer support, and creative arts for women in prison and some men. She also highlighted a video created by women in prison called "No more hiding in silence". which talks about domestic violence and abuse. Marisa spoke also to Lucy Honan from Teachers for Refugees about an event coming up on Saturday, 10 August. Lucy urged listeners to join Teachers for Refugees at this event, entitled: Untold Storytime: Reading for Refugee Rights at MITA detention Centre,for an "untold storytime" protest at the front of MITA detention centre, 120 Camp Rd, Broadmeadows. She spoke about highlighting virations of human rights, by organising true story readings by refugees.
Marisa interviewed Brett Collins from Justice Action about the broken Nsw youth justice system, which sees highly disadvantaged children and youths locked away in under-resourced facilities. THE recent Riot at a prison in Nsw was discussed, and highlights of systemic issues. Brett spoke about the position of Justice Action, which they will be bringing to the Minister.Next, Marisa interviewed Chris Breen from the refugee Action Collective who gave an update on the plight of asylum seekers and refugees on Manus and naru also talking about the fact that it's 6 years too long, bring the refugees on Manus & Nauru back to Australia. Marisa then interviewed Dt First Nations Warrior and Campaigner about djab Wurrung traditional owners to protect Aboriginal land and sacred trees along the 12-kilometre stretch of the Western Highway. Dt gave an update on the legal challenge of the owners, the red alert and how to get to the camp. Finally, a prerecorded interview by Peter was played featuring Ravi, asylum seeker, proet and writer talking about an event hosted by Food for Thought raising money for refugees. It was discussed that Ravi will cook dinner from his homeland and his mother's Recipes.
Marisa interviewed Ali, who is imprisoned in Adelaide Detention Centre. He spoke about a 23 year old man who eied tragically in the custody of Mita Detention Centre, Melbourne.Marisa then interviewed Anthony Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of Flemmington, Kensington Community Legal Centre, about the Royal Commission into mental health, and the submission that was prepared by the Police Accountability Project.Finally, Marisa interviewed Naomi Murphy, a First Nations woman, who rejected a Naidoc Award for her incredible work in Community, because the Award was sponsored by Serco. Naomi also spoke about Stolen generation, and the criminalisation of Aboriginal people and Asylum seekers. An underlying theme of the interview was Naomi's lived experience of the justie system, and how she acquired healing.
Marisa interviewed Staci Piper Chairperson of the Victorian Naidoc Committee, and First Nations woman. She spoke about the Celebration of Naidoc, events coming Up, the awards, the Naidoc Ball, and the death in Custstody of Aunty Tanya Day. Marisa then interviewed Sam Watson, Aboriginal activist, about Naidoc the history, events in Queensland and the importance of children learning history
peter spoke to ali about being in detention in melbourne and australia then we spoke to vickie about aboriginal deaths in custody
Marisa played a precorded Interview with FirstNations musican and Stolen Generation Advocate Brian Morley. Brian talked about the importance of literacy for Aboriginal communities, and indeed for all peoples. He discussed Stolen generation as well, and he sang and played some of his wonderful music, live on Doin time, just with his guitar. Marisa then did a live broadcast with Ali, about World Refugee Day, and Ali's plight as he is still detained at Mita in Broadmeadows.
Marisa interviewed Chris Breen from ther efugee action collective about Ali, an detainee of Mita, and a court case against Serco. Marisa also gave an update on Radiothon Donations.
we spoke to kirstie parker from , reconciliation australia about the meaning of reconciliation day and mabo day,we the spoke to proffesor lisa jackson about myall creek massacre and this year memorial
marisa talks to brett collins justice action about newspapers in prison and mental health , then she spoke to ian from refugee action collistion about refugees self
marisa talks to chris breen about the deportation of Nades and Priya a tamal family that came to australia to seek asylum , the marisa talks to vickie roach about kids being held in adult holding cells
peter & marisa spoke to anthony kelly from flem/ken legal center about the police raiding hares and hyena bookshop and then we spoke to ali held in detention at mita about the aledged in mita detention centre
Marisa interviewed Carolyn Jackson daughter of Ray Jackson. The interview was a special tribute to Ray, not only honouring his acheivments and extensive work with the families of Aboriginal people who died in custody, but they also discussed highlights from Ray's solidarity work with refugees, and there was also lots of discussion about Deathscapes a website documenting deaths in custody. Ray's acheivments were discussed in detail. Marisa also interviewed Sam Watson Indigenous activist and warrior from Queensland, about the Frontier wars and freedom Resistance fighters who fought colonisation, particularly during the 18 century. The bloody conflict and gross genocides were discussed in detail, including the exclusion of Aboriginal people in the Military, and Anzac Day.
marisa spoke to chris breen from refugee action collective and reported back on palm sunday the spoke to David shoebridge about aboriginal deaths in custody anniversary and a candle light vigil for miss day and all first nations deaths in custody
peter spoke to ali about the conditions and humanrights violations in mita detention center
Marisa interviewed Lara Watson, Indigenous, officer for .Actu, and First Nations woman They discussed the Racist, punnitive Could Programme (a form of work for the dole and welfare), introduced in 2015 by Nigel Scullion, Coalition Minister for Aboriginal Affairs. The interview focused on COULD workers being prisoners in their own land, as they are given unfair work practices, under the Social security Act and not fair trade. Historical context was also discussed, with the walk off of First Nations people in 1966 for stolen wages, during the Vincint Lingarie era.Marisa then interviewed Praba activist for Trotsky Platform. The interview tackled the fundamental question: How can we unite against Facism. The Christchurch shootings were used as an example, to highlight white Supremacy. The discussion then moved on to cover how Governments use facism to justify invasions and policies, in a climate of fear and economic rationalism, thus encouraging Facism, to rear its ugly head.
Marisa and Peter interviewed Meriki Onus, one of the Traditional Owners of Djap Warrung Land after the Andrews Government rejected calls to stop work on the Western Highway Extension, which, if it goes ahead, will destroy and remove the Sacred Djapwurrung Women's trees near Ararat, Victoria. Meriki spoke about the courageous warriors and Elders who have set up an Embassy on the land, and are out in full forcce protecting the trees.Marisa and Peter then spoke to David Shoebridge, Greens Nsw, about a new petition that he is been trying to get into Parliament, ino rder to spark a new inquiry into Tj Hickey's death, and the injustices surrounding this gross violation of his human rights.
anti racist rally recorded on the 18th of march 19 march after the tragic events in new zealand
we spoke to ian from RAC about refugees and then too brett from justice action about david dungay
Peter spoke to Marianne about International Womens Day and Noonga Not for Sale and then played the recording of the IWD rally on friday the 8th of march
fist there is a continued recording of deaths scapes forum, Deathscapes project maps the sites and distributions of custodial deaths in locations such as police cells, prisons and immigration detention centres, working across the settler states of Australia, and we also so talk to claire sepping about straight talking project peer mentoring program
Marisa presented a recording of the Deathscapes Symposium and Website Launch on February 16, 2019. The symposium recording highlighted and honoured Ray Jackson, whose family was also present as guest speakers. The Symposium presented the transnational study of Aboriginal deaths in custody, including Ms Dhu, and refugee and asylum seeker deaths in custody and at the border. Safdar Ahmed, Bronwen Carlson and other pannelists were aired. The website is www.deathscapes.org.The second half of this recording will air on Monday, 25 February 2019.
Marisa and Peter interviewed Aboriginal woman and mother, Leetona Dungay about her son, David's death. The death in custody was discussed in great detail.Chris breen from the Refugee Action Collective was then interviewed about the medical crisis on Naru and Manus Island, and the medical Transfer Bill.
Brett Collins from Justice Action spoke about prisoners rights to vote and forced medical at mental heath instutions.Jess from Melbourne Activist Legal Support spoke about about the over powering of police at the Invasion Day Rally 2019.
Marisa interviewed Tom, an Anti Fascist organized and Comedian about the rise of the right wing, Anti Fascist Organising and the political climate of fear.Marisa then interviewed Lydia Thorpe, who is a First Nations woman and has also served as a Greens Mp for Northcotte, Melbourne. Marisa interviewed Lydia about her environmental work on country, Invasion Day, and the struggle regarding human rights of First Nations people.Marisa then Interviewed Ali, a Refugee who is locked up at Mita in Broadmeadows, about the hunger strikes to demand better conditions. Marisa then Interviewed Ian from the Refugee Action Coallition in Sydney, about Mita, in Melbourne, and the worsening plight of refugees and Asylum seekers in detentioneaparticularly focusing on offshore detention.
First up is Olivia from Switzerland talking about political prisoners, then an excerpt of a podcast from Prison Radio, followed by and interview with Marianne Mackay talking about Land rights and Sovereignty.
Marisa interviewed Joseph Pugliese about Ray Jackson's outstanding contributions and achievments, on Human rights, focusing in particular on Aboriginal deaths in custody, and the launch of a poster detailing his achievments. Joseph is a longtime friend of Ray Jackson, and passionate advocate to build the movement to stop Aboriginal deaths in custody.Next, Marisa interviewed Chris Breen from the Refugee Action Collective, about a Refugee human rights rally that was coming up that evening, focusing in particular on the Government's attrocious policies on keeping critically ill people on Nauru.Finally, Marisa interviewed Caroline Jackson, who paid tribute to her father, and spoke about his wonderful commitment to his family and to human rights.
Marisa interviewed Soo-lin Quec, Executive Manager of research Advocacy and service development, from Centre for Multicultural Youth, about the demonisation of African Sudanese youth. The recent research report "Don't drag me into this' Growinng up South Sudanese in Victoria after the 2016 Moomba 'riot" was discussed. Some of the key findings and recomendations were highlighted, and sumarised. Marisa also interviewed Abe, an activist from Jewish Background about an event coming up on 7 december, about "Remembering William Cooper". The Jiwish Democratic Society is organising this event. The interview discussed the following: While world leadership watched in silent disbelief to the events of Kristallnacht, Uncle William Cooper, the Secretary of the Australian Aborigines' League and an elder of the Yorta Yorta, led the only known private protest against the Nazi regime. Abe discussed the background to William Cooper, and advertised the upcoming March, starting from: 73 Southampton St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia. It was also discussed that the event will reach through to Flagstaff Gardens in the city. Lastly, Marisa Interviewed Brett Collins from Justice Action about a possible bill that will be debated in Parliament, which would block mental health patients' reconciliation. It was discussed about Secret Victim Impact Statements (VIS) as proposed in the law before Parliament which would deny the victim and mentally ill offender involvement in restorative justice.
Marisa interviewed Anthony Kelly from Flemington Kensington Community Legal Centre, about some research that Tamar Hopkins is conducting about Police stops and search, highlighting the need to improve police conduct. Marisa then interviewed Yael from the Jewish Democratic society about an Event in Footscray coming up honouring Yorta Yorta Elder William Cooper, who marched against the Nazi regime, during World War 2. The event is happening on 6 December, at Flagstaff Gardensfrom 6.30pm. Marchers will also walk from William's house to the city. Plans were made to interview in more detail about this, on 26 November. Finally, Marisa interviewed Pamella Curr an activist, who formerly headed up the Asylum Seeker Resource centre, about refugees and asylum seekers on Naru. The discussion namely included children on Nauru, and the urgent need for them to be brought to Australia for medical treatment.
Some podcasts that are talking about anarchist black cross abolition movements and also some snippets from prison radio.
First Marisa spoke with Sam Watson, Indigenous Elder from Queensland, about the rising heart rates in Aboriginal children. He also gave an update about what he is doing for his people, which was very informative. Marisa interviewed Carmel Guerra CEO of the Centre for Multicultural Youth, about how the government speaks about African youth like they are in gangs. She spoke about demonisation, and the importance of supporting young people. Marisa spoke with Lucy Honan from the Refugee Action Collective about a reportback from a recent Melbourne rally: , held at 2pm, Sat Oct 27, at the State Library, 328 Swanston Street City. Lucy spoke about how thousands of refugee supporters rallied in Melbourne and Sydney to demand an end to the crisis on Nauru, by bringing children and all the refugees and asylum seekers to Australia.
Marisa interviewed Marianne Mackay, Aboriginal warrior about Australia's Ngoonga Native title settlement. She spoke about aledged fraudelent activity in the Government. She also spoke about the background to colonisation, and yative Title, and how Elders were not properly resourced or represented. Her interview also showcases the gross violations of cultural human rights that she has experienced at the hands of this process, and spoke also about how she and her family have been bullied and targetted so that they were depreived of a voice before, and during this settlement. The website to find out more about Native title is: www.dpc.wa.gov.au Marisa also interviewed Brett Collins from Justice Action about a prison conference he will be attending. He also spoke about the ongoing violations of human rights for patients and prisoners experienceing mental health.
Marisa and Peter interviewed Ravi, Sri Lankan writer and asylum seeker. Ravi spoke about Refugee policy, his writing and experiences. There was a special focus on detention centres. Marisa and Peter also spoke to Chris from the Campaign against Racism and Fascism about some Fascist groups coming to Melbourne in November, and December. Anti racist organising is being done to hold some rallies.
A podcast from anarchist radio berlin about International week for anarchist prisoner and some commentary from prison radio about various issues.
We spoke to John from Community Justice Coalition about education inside prisons . We also spoke to Marianne, First Nations activist from WA about changing the date then we spoke to Vicky Roach a First Nations activist about Sovereignty.
Lidia Thorpe talks Treaty at a New South Wales forum. Followed by poet Vicky Roach speaking about Sovereignty.
Marisa interviewed Lydia Thorpe, Greens MP of Northcote, and First Nations activist. They spoke about Treaty, and the importance of consulting with First Nations Elders. An upcoming Elders forum was discussed in great detail, and how some Elders are not being properly represented or consulted.Marisa also interviewed Ian from the Refugee Coalition about the worsening Government policies around Asylum seekers, in particular focusing on medical issues, health and the violations of human rights in New Guinea's health system.
Marisa interviewed Sam Lee, the solicitor, heading up the Police Accountability Practice at Redfern Legal Centre. Maris spoke to Sam about a Call to End Predictive Policing Targeting Children as Young as Ten. Sam talked about the fact thatRedfern Legal Centre (RLC) is calling for an end to a New South Wales policing practice known as the Suspect Targeting Management Plan (STMP), which is a "hidden" blacklist used by police to target children as young as ten.Marisa then interviewed Meg Aboriginal activist from the group, No Gatton Women's Prison is a campaign based in Meanjin working towards stopping the Queensland Government from expanding the prison industry and allowing Serco to run its first women's prison in the world. Meg spoke about this, and also about working in solidarity with women in prison. Finally, Marisa interviewed Lucy Honan from the Refugee Action Collective about A Public Meeting: coming up, entitled: Don't Deport Huyen!This meeting is Hosted by Refugee Action Collective in Victoria. Lucy spoke at length about Huwen, who is from Vietnam, and the massive problems she is facing in Mita detention centre trying to loo after her baby daughter ina cruel inhumane setting. The meeting is on Saturday, September 22 at 2 PM - 5 PM Footscray Community Arts Centre 45 Moreland St, Footscray, Victoria, Australia 3011
Presidio 27 "Mutiny" 50 years laterPodcast with Keith MatherDuring the Vietnam War era, the Presidio Stockade was a military prison notorious for its poor conditions and overcrowding with many troops imprisoned for refusing to fight in the Vietnam War. When Richard Bunch, a mentally disturbed prisoner, was shot and killed on October 11th, 1968, Presidio inmates began organizing. Three days later, 27 Stockade prisoners broke formation and walked over to a corner of the lawn, where they read a list of grievances about their prison conditions and the larger war effort and sang “We Shall Overcome.” The prisoners were charged and tried for “mutiny,” and several got 14 to 16 years of confinement. Meanwhile, disillusionment about the Vietnam War continued to grow inside and outside of the military.also weaired a podcast about mumia abu jamal
A recording of a refugee rally organized by Refugee Action Collectiive and some commentaries by Mumia Abu Jamal on prison radio.
Marisa and Peter interviewed Brett Collins from Justice Action about the rapid building of overcrowded prison dormitories. The human rights of prisoners were also discussed. Following that some articles were read out, about racial profiling.
We spoke to Joseph Pugliese, a member of ISJA Sydney about the David Dungay inquest and Chris Breen from Refugee Action Collective about deportations of aylum seekers on Qantas airlines.
We paid tribute to Miss Dhu's death in police custody in 2016. We also interviewed Ian from the Refugee Coalition in NSW about the death of Hamid Khaazaie on Manus Island.
Marisa interviewed Melanie Poole, Director of Engagement at the Federation of Community Legal Centres about some chilling anti-democratic laws rushed through by the Andrews Government without consultation. The proposed laws were discussed, with particular emphasis on police power to issue anti-association notices to children as young as 14. The Human Rights Law Centre's media release was also discussed. Peter spoke with Beth from Melbourne Educators for Social and Environmental Justice or "Mesej" Pronounced Message and talked about some events coming up about Indigenous education and incarceration, focusing on a pannel discussion in August.Marisa interviewed Anthony Kelly, Chief Executive Officer from Flemington, Kensington Community Legal Centre about so-called African gangs, demonisation and racial profiling in the criminal justice system, with particular emphasis on historical context and the recent anti-democratic laws.
We spoke with Ken Canning about the inquest of David Dugay and then we spoke to Geraldine about refugees and asylum seekers on Nauru and Manus island.
Peter interviewed members of Anarchist Black Cross from Indonesia, about political prisoners who were arrested on May Day, 2018 ,Peter interviewed Lisa, Literacy Facilitator and Activist about a Project called Letters From the Inside which is funded by Creative Victoria and was part of the Regional Centre for Culture program. Peter also spoke to Lisa about her work in prisons, and the importance of literacy and writing of poetry, along with stories.
We interviewed Maryanne Mackay, Aboriginal activist and advocate from Western Australia, who was in Melbourne for the Student Sustainbility conference. She talked about Sovereignty and Native title, and also discussed some important Indigenous Programmes that she helped start in regional WA. We also talked with Aunty Christine, from Alice Springs about Grandmothers Against Removal and about providing support for young people in detention. The Student of Sustainability conference was also discussed.
We spoke to Tarneen about the campaign to stop the destuction of Sacred Trees on Djap Wurrung Country. We then spoke with Colin from New South Wales about Sovereignty and Myall Creek. Then we spoke to Sam Watson from QLD about Naidoc week and aboriginal deaths in custody.
Marisa and peter interviewed Brett bollins from Justice action about the rejection of an exprisoner from a health conference, because he failed to pay the fee of $2500 The sectarian attitude of the Health department was discussed, as was the failure of the conference to recognise the lived experience of prison in regards to equal healthcare. Brett recent attendance at a Penal Abolition conference was in London was also discussed.A Podcasted interview was also played about the release of Debbie sims Afrira's release from prison.
Liz gave a reportback of a protest at Bill Shorten's office last week. Bill Shorten's policy of boat turnbacks was discussed. Liz stressed the importance of Bill Shorten abandoning support for boat turn-backs, as this is a basic right to seek asylum by boat, a right recognised by international law. The interview also focused on the importance of the Labor Government going to the next Federal election with a commitment to close the offshore camps, and immediately evacuate the refugees and asylum seekers detained on Manus and Nauru to Australia.Marisa then spoke to Mark Johnson MBE, International guest from England, Founder of User voice, and SPEAKER at an event in Gelong. I interviewed Mark about his support for an innovative peer mentoring pilot programme in partnership with Deakin University and philanthropy, built on Claire Sepping's Churchill Fellowship research. We spoke about the event, which is being held at: Geelong Corporate Centre, Deakin University Waterfront Campus, Sally Walker Building, Cunningham Street, Gelong. Wednesday 27 June 2pm to: 4 pm Marisa focused on the Programme User Voice and Mark's lived experiences of homelessness and crime being strong contributors to offenders not reoffending. Marisa and Mark discussed Mark's organisation, User Voice, being led by ex-offenders and working to transform the criminal justice system. Marisa also spoke with Claire Seppings about the event in Gelong.
Doin Time spoke to Uncle Jack Charles about Sorry Day and the stolen generation. Then we spoke to Vickie Roach about prison abolition and the stolen generations.
We interviewed Habib from Australian Burmese Rohingya Organisation about Manus Island and the recent suicide of a refugee. Then we interviewed Chris from the Campain Against Racism and Fascism about a number of court cases coming up.
We interviewed Ian about the violations of human rights for Asylum seekers and Refugees. Ian gave an update about what's happening on Manus Island. We also interviewed Lidia Thorpe about Having a Treaty in Victoria, and the importance of Aboriginal Elders being included and properly resourced, and consulted. Lidia spoke about a bill for Treaty that will be debated in Parliament very soon. She also talked about Sorry Day coming up on 26 May, and the Stolen generation.
We interviewed Lex Wotton from Palm Island about the class action he look against the state of QLD and also interviewed Brendan about an Maori youth in isolation I stand with Jason and also we interviewed Latoya about deaths in custody and the death of her brother Wayne.
Marisa spoke with Tyrone from the Federation of Community Legal centers about an open letter that was written by the Federation on the banning of pen pal communications in Victorian prisons, by Corrections. Marisa and Tyrone discussed the Victorian Charter of Human rights and Responsibility, and how this pertains to the violation of human rights of written communication. Tyrone also talked about the traumatic effects that the banning is having on First Nations people, and Transgender communities. He talked about general issues in regards to all prisoners. An event was also advertised for the 10 of May, about racialised communities, organised by the Federation. Marisa then spoke with Pauline Klagu, first Nations woman, academic and artist about a very special event coming up this month, during Reconciliation Week. She discussed in detail this event, which is Telling the 'untold story of Aboriginal women deaths in custody through art. Four Indigenous creatives and academics, Professor Larissa Behrendt, Assoc Professor Pauline Clague, Dr Lou Bennett, and Dr Romaine Moreton, have worked with community to re-voice the stories of Aboriginal women who have created a cell block. In particular Pauline talked about the making of a beautiful Possum skin Cloak which will be wrapped around the women who have died in custody, through audio and visual effects, citing many, many issues. The installation will be officially launched on the 30th May, during Reconciliation Week with the exhibition open to the public from the 31st May - 10th June at Boomalli Co-operative, 55-59 Flood Street, Leichardt in Sydney. There will also be a panel on the 31st May focusing on the issue of escalating numbers of Aboriginal women in custody.
A special memorial show about Ray Jackson, First Nations warrior, advocate to end aboriginal deaths in custody and the co-founder of Indigenious Social Justice Association Sydney, awarded a human rights medal from france. We interviewed Joseph who has know Ray for 20 years, he worked with him and nominated Ray for the human right award in France. Also we interviewed Carolyn Jackson, the daughter of Ray, she gave a report back on Rays memorial from Sydney.
Marisa interviewed Auntie Noelene who an Aboriginal author and researcher, and important Elder. They talked about The Myall Creek Masacre, and Auntie's project about identifying and intergrating Aboriginal graves into the Cemetery at Moree. Auntie Noelene also talked about her Tribal great grandmother, and the terrible way Aboriginal people were treated in the hospitals in the 1850's and beyond. Marisa also spoke with Chris Breen from the Refugee Action collective about Manus Island, and the violations of human rights regarding asylum Seekers and Refugees. Chris talked about, the work the collective is doing to bring everyone home to Australia.
We interviewed Tamar Hopkins, former Principal Solicitor from Flemington Kensington Community Legal Centre, and current researcher of police ethical standards and the complaint system. We discussed the broken Police complaints system, racial profiling and the effect of Guerin's activities. The avalanche of police brutality reports were also discussed, along with how it's important to have an independent body investigating police.We also interviewed Wayne Muir, Ceo of the Aboriginal Legal service, about how the current police complaints system impacts on Abboriginal people. Stolen Generation was also discussed, along with the police brutality reports, and how we can fix the complaints system in Victoria. The underlying trauma of colonisation was also commented upon.
Anthony Kelly, from Flemington Kensington Community Legal Centre, talks about Victoria Police's announcement to introduce confronting new riot gear. Victoria Police are introducing a series of new weapons. These are crowd control guns and other apparatus that could seriously criminalise protestors and minority groups. We will also be speaking about the standing down of Assistant Commissioner, Brett Guerin in relation to his racist, sexist and homophobic online posts. Assistant Commissioner Brett Guerin was a career police officer, with 40 years of service, who headed Professional Standards Command. After that, we'll speak with Vickie Roach, respected Aboriginal writer and activist about Stolen Generation and her own experiences and views in regards to this.
Guests Ken Canning Indigenous activist from Isja Sydney Andrew Eklund Executive Director of Transgender Victoria Jules Kim Ceo from Scarlet Alliance Marisa interviewed Ken Canning from Isja about the racist commentary on Sunrise TV regarding forced removals of children from Aboriginal communities. Marisa spoke with Ken about a Minister suggesting that white families be allowed to adopt abused aboriginal children to save them from rape, assault and neglect. Aboriginal deaths in custody was also discussed, including TJ Hickey. This was linked to the Stolen Generation topic. Marisa then spoke with Andrew Eklund Executive Director of Transgender Victoria and Jules Kim Ceo from Scarlet Alliance about the violation of human rights for Transgender prisoners, and the criminalisation of HIV. A transgender woman is currently being held in solitary confinement in WA's Casuarina maximum security prison for men. In January, CJ Palmer was found guilty by a Perth District Court jury of committing grievous bodily harm for transmitting HIV. CJ Palmer's case was also discussed in some detail.
An International Womens Day special with Ramona Africa from Onamove and the late Marilyn Buck.
We interviewd Tori from waca about the 'superglue 7' and a court case coming up ,we also interviewed dan from Solidality about a public meeting regarding manus island and australia colonialism
Marisa and Peter interviewed Sam Watson Aboriginal activist and Elder from Queensland about his reflections on Rudd's apology. He spoke about the history of colonisation, stolen generation, stolen wages, and the ways in which we can improve things through Treaty and also having good Programmes for aboriginal people.Marisa and Peter then spoke to Lidia Thorpe, Greens Mp and proud Gunnai woman from Victoria. She spoke on behalf of her Aboriginal sisters, citing examples where some women are hoping that they reach 50 years old. It was discussed that Aboriginal people have low life expectancy, and that much healing needs to bcppen for all Aboriginal people. Lidia's reflections about Sorry Day and Keven Rudd's apology were also discussed.
Marisa spoke with Ken Canning about Aboriginal deaths in custody. In particular they spoke about TJ Hickey, and also about an aboriginal man who fell from a large building whilst being arrested by police and died. The importance of police not investigating police was discussed. They discussed the damning report that just came out about closing the so-called gap between Indigenous and non Indigenous people. Marisa also spoke with Brett Collins from Justice Action about the Government working on making it possible for prisoners to have access to computers in their cells, and looked also at the violations of human rights of prisoners, including different forms of psychological torture. Dondale and youth detention was also discussed.
Doin Time show interviews Marlee about her prison project and we play a recording of the Invasion Day rally on 26th Jan 2018.
The reading of articles from the CBC and Justice Action about solitiary confinment and prisoner abuse. We interview Sadja Peer from the advocacy team of the police accountablity project and spoke about racial profiling and the Milo event last year.
we interviewed ian from refugee action coalition about the restrictions on detainees regarding visits , we also interviewed sophie ellis about corina horvath"s assult by police and a current up date you can find more infomation on remedy
We speak about Invasion Day being a day of mourning. Topics include stolen generations, deaths in custody and land rights.
Doin Time interviewed Ken Canning from ISJA Sydney on the second anniversary of David Dungay aboriginal death in custody. Then we spoke with Kot from the Sudanese Association of Victoria about African youth.
First we spoke with Jasmine Ali from Black Lives Matter about a solidarity event that is being planed on Sunday, in response to police brutality that happened at the the Milo Yiannopoulos event outside the Melbourne Pavilion on Monday 4th December which attracted white-nationalist street gangs such as the True Blue Crew, the neo-nazi Soldiers of Odin group and convicted racial vilifier Neil Erickson who was arrested by police soon after he arrived. Then we spoke with Chris Breen from the Refugee Action Collective who gave a reportback on the Human rights day refugee rally on Sunday 10 December at the statelibrary. Refugee rights supporters will be rallied at the State Library in Melbourne to call on the Turnbull government to end the offshore cruelty of Manus and Nauru, and bring the refugees home to Australia. Then we interviewed Vicky Roach Aboriginal activist, about her lived experience of prison. We discussed a new report that was compiled by the Human rights Law centre, about
Doin Time 4-12-2017 On todays programme we interviewed Geraldine from the Refugee Action Collective about the Asylum Seeker rallies about the seige at Manus Island and the taking away of human rights. We also discussed the bad behaviour of the riot Police at the last rally, due to increased police powers in Victoria. Then we interviewed Rikki Chaplain Advocacey officer from Blind Citizens Australia. We spoke about disability support scheme and the challenges that blind and vission impaired people have to overcome just to get funding from the scheme.
Rupert Mann Author of the book Pentridge, Voices from the otherside & Ray Mooney a playwright and an Ex-Prisoner of Pentridge. We discussed Ruperts book and talked about the history of Pentridge Prison, & also talked about the people whom were in the book. We talked about Aboriginal issues and hangings at Pentridge Prison.
This is a recording of a Refugee an Asylum seeker rally about Manis Island and violations of human rights.
Part Two: Undercurrent Panel Disscussion looking at transformitive Justice. Anthony Kelly is executive officer from the Flemington Kensington community legal centre & Ada Comroy works with Male perpetrators and supports violence against women. Anthony Lekkas is a councilor with the Victorian AIDS Council.
Doin Time 6-11-17 Organised by Undercurrent Victoria, Marisa aired the first half of a panel discussion from the Principles and frameworks for accountability. The speakers were: . Lauren Caulfield from the Police accountability project Flemington Kensington community legal centre. . Kirra Voller from Shut Youth Prisons. . Marisa Sposaro, broadcaster of Doing Time. http://www.undercurrentvic.com/abuse-support-and-accountability-workshop-series/
Doin' Time 30-10-17 This week we have commentary from political prisoner Mumia Abjumal from Prison Radio.
Doin Time 23-10-17 Marrisa spoke with Ravi a Tamil asylum seeker promoting his book entiled "From hell to hell". She also spoke with Max Costello from the Refugee Action Collection, about the saftey of refugees from Naru & Manus Island & breeches of Human rights in work place Commonwealth law.
Doin' Time 16-10-17 Marisa interviews Lisa Newman Deputy National President of the CPSU about workers rights & the Turnball Goverments decision to allow multi-national company SERCO to operate a Centrelink call centre, saying the move will put vunerable Australians at risk. SERCO runs private prisons & Australias immigration detention centres. Peter also interviews James from the Refugee Action Collective about his recent arrest & courte case arrising from his arrest at the Refugee protest outside the MITA.
Topics on this episode: Brett Collins of justice action talks about shut down youth prisons, then Robert from Cincinnati, USA speaks about his band decidetoday, june 11 and black lifes matter.
an interview with lucy from the refugee action collective and christine palmer an first nations elder talking about shutdown youth prisons protest in alice springs
doctor vicki sentas talked about police accountability and racial profiling also vicky roach first nations activist spoke about another death in custody in tamworth
a recording of speakers at the Rally for Refugees - Bring Them Here! End Offshore Processing Bring the Refugees on Manus and Nauru to safety in Australia, and to put an end to offshore processing and mandatory detention.organised by the refugee action collective vic
Jeff McMullen and Rosalie Kunoth Monks both talked about a statement that was launched at Melbourne University Law School on the 28th of August. Ten years of Federal Government's Intervention in the Northern Territory, illustrates the continuing discrimination, racism and lack of justice towards indigenous people. Concerned Australians organised this launch. Rosalie also spoke about her experiences on country and her childhood.
Our first guest aboriginal activist Lydia Thorpe discussed Treaty and how the Yarra and Darebin Councils voted to change the date of their citizen ceremonies from January 26.Our second guest Lucy Honan from the Refugee Action Collective discussed the Federal Government's latest move to strip refugees of income support.
refugee advocate pamela curr speaks about the unfortunate death of an asylum seeker , then some radio commentaries from mumia abu jamal on prison radio
A conversation about the lived experience of the criminal justice system with Nick Cernigoi and Keith Hinde from the Red Cross and Claire Seppings (Crimal Justice Consultant and ChurchIll Fellow). We also spoke about the recent Reintegration Puzzle Conference, Nick's experience of overcoming challenges in prison and the work of Nick and Keith in the prison system, and the prison support program in Bridgewater Tasmania.
In conversation with Lydia Thorpe about the Garma Festival, treaty and the unfinished business with Aboriginal people. We spoke to Lydia about the lack of consultation in regards to Aboriginal people forming treaties and the possible inclusion in the Constitution. Lydia spoke about the unfinished business, and that treaty needed to happen first.Interview with Ian from the Refugee Solidarity network speaking about asylum seekers and refugees and the violation of human rights, with the Government refusing to bring them to Australia and the US deal not helping them either.
The Doin Time show recorded an event at the Victorian Trades Hall entitled: How Can We Break the Bipartisan Support for Offshore Processing?Hosted by Refugee Action Collective.
Elijah Doughty a 14 year old Aboriginal boy whom was hit by a man driving a ute in Kalgoorlie Western Australia and the blatant racism. An article also was read about Gary Tyler political prisoner who was released from Angola in America after a severe miscarriage of justice. Then some audio of Walter Bond animal liberation prisoner who is in Solitary Confinement.https://www.facebook.com/events/463681534000170/
Interview with Linda Fisk, founder of Seeds of Affinity and a Radio Seeds broadcaster about the Reintergration Puzzle conference also joined by Claire Seppings, Criminal Justice Consultant and Churchill Trust Fellow.Interview with John Dowd, President of Community Justice Coalition speaking about the NSW Government not accepting the free offer of online counselling for prisoners in their cells. Traumatised Prisoners affected are people who have committed domestic violence.Interview with Lucy Honan from the Refugee Action Collective. She spoke about an event called "How Can We Break the Bipartisan Support for Offshore Processing? which is hosted by the Refugee Action Collective (Victoria).
Independent investigation and Parliamentary Review on racial profiling. Zenab and Anthony Kelly from Flemington Kensington Community Legal Center spoke about racial profiling of African communties by Victorian Police and a new inquiry on external oversight of police corruption and misconduct in Victoria. The deadline for submission is in August.http://www.policeaccountability.org.au/
Vicky Roach, First Nations woman and Dylan Voller, First Nations teen talk about their experience at the Rollback the Intervention event in Alice Springs.Topics discussed: Dylan's experiences in Don Dale Detention Centre. Dylan's perspective on solutions to help teens both in Youth detention and also upon release. Dylan talked about bushmob, and how this helped him, as a young Aboriginal man. Finally, looking at the planning of a National Day of action to shut down youth prisons, and offer other solutions. Also Ken Canning from Indigenous Social Justice Association Sydney (ISJA) discussed Aboriginal deaths in custody, with particular focus on Rebecca Maher, who died in police custody last year, horribly and all alone. An upcoming protest organised by ISJA Sydney with family approval to demand answers.Rally: Rebecca Maher Why did she die? One year no answers.19 July at 11:30–13:30Meet at North Hyde Park and march to Parliament sydney
In Conversation with Lydia Thorpe about the treatment of her people in regards to the lack of consultation about the constitution and the possible inclussion of aboriginal people. lydia discussed unfinished business and the lack of a treaty. we also spoke with ian from the refegugee solidarity network about asylum seekers and the so called US deal where asylum seekers that are in limbo and are being housed in apppalling conditions and about violations of human rights.