257 - Craig Foster

Craig "Fozzy" Foster is a former Socceroo who has become not only one of Australia’s most respected sports commentators and broadcasters, but also one of our most respected social justice advocates and human rights campaigners.  This episode is Craig's keynote speech at the 2022 Refugee Legal Annual Dinner, which I happened to MC online. It's followed by a brief Q&A; between Craig, myself, and Refugee Legal's Executive Director (and former LIASYO guest) David Manne. Fozzy is extremely dedicated and clear-sighted when it comes to the fight for human rights - for refugees, for women, for workers, for sportspeople, for everyone - and this speech was a great reflection on the various campaigns he's been involved with, and the state of human rights on Australia and across the world right now. It was especially enlightening to hear Craig discuss the human rights issues surrounding the World Cup in Qatar, and how massive sporting events can sometimes provide massive opportunities to advocate for greater human rights protections.  Join the LIASYO Facebook group here please and thank you If you’ve got the means please support this show by becoming a Patron My debut book I, Millennial: One Snowflake’s Screed Against Boomers, Billionaires & Everything Else is out now!!! I'm touring my new stand-up show IT IS I all over the country in 2023 Check out with my other podcast about the Greens and green politics with Emerald Moon, Serious Danger @Craig_Foster ARTICLE: Craig Foster lashes out at FIFA over 'gutless' move at World Cup Cause of the Week: Refugee Legal (refugeelegal.org.au)