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*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 as well as her significant advocacy around reducing the criminalisation of children and advocating for more diversion opportunities for more young people.  Also on the show is Meena Singh, who is a proud Yorta Yorta woman and Commissioner for Victorian Aboriginal Children and Young People in Victoria. She s 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 ed 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 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 ability 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 ability 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 ed by Sarah Schwartz, the manager of the Wirraway Police and Prison ability 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 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 ability 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 ability 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 ability 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 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 ing their struggle. 

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*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 s 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, Kieran Stewart-Assheton s 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.