Doin Time

Content Warning  This Episode of Doin Time contains Audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples who have died, graphic discussion of deaths in custody and distressing material about Human rights violations in prisons, strip searches and childhood sexual abuse. On today's show we interviewed Angela Sdrinis from Angela Sdrinis Legal about a class action aginst the state of Victoria on behalf of individuals who, as children experienced physical and/or sexual abuse whilst placed at a facility within the Parkville site.  Angela explained the allegations at the centre of the class action and what former detainees should do if they believe they are affected.  For further information please consult the Legal firm. Please listen to this very powerful interview to get more context. Next the Doin Time show spoke with Maeve Kennedy, CEO of Inclusion Australia who discussed some new research on the experiences of people with disability subject to restrictive practices such as chemical and physical constraints. Seclusion was also discussed.  People with Disability Australia and Inclusion Australia are partnering with University of Sydney to obtain evidence.  The research will be released in 2027 The interview discussed that restrictive practices are at odds with human rights obligations, including under the UN Convention against Torture. Visit the People with Disability Australia website for further information. Lastly we interviewed Daniela Gavshon Australia Director at Human Rights Watch.  She discussed a new report entitled “They Just Locked Me Away”Solitary Confinement and Abuse of People with Disabilities in Prisons in the State of South Australia. This report documents the use of solitary confinement on people with psychosocial and physical disability. Violations of Human Rights of Fiirst Nations prisoners with disability were also talked about during this interview.

Content Warning This episode of Doin Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who have died, graphic discussion of deaths in custody and distressing material about human rights violations in prison.  On this week's show we brought you an interview with Sohini Mehta Senior Lawyer from the Human Rights Law Centre, who discussed the Queensland Government's attack on human rights in prison which will fuel the incarceration crisis.  The bill was spoken about in detail including the denial for people serving life sentences to have access to parole for at least five years, including children sentenced to life imprisonment under adult sentencing laws oncie they become eligible for parole.This dangerous Bill is called the protecting Queenslanders from Dangerous Prisoners and strengthening victims rights Amendment Bill 2026 which are extraordinary measures with the power to override the Act usually reserved for a war.  For further information please go to the Human Rights Law Centre Website.The second extended interview featured Naomi Bellingham, Youthlaw's Policy and Advocacy Manager who gave evidence to the National Youth Inquiry.  Naomi spoke about the Inquiry and the subsequent Senate report entitled Australia's Youth Justice and Incarceration System. Naomi unpacked the report and discussed evidence that was presented to the Inquiry. She talked about the report being a significant step towards the much needed reform to reduce the mumber of Australian children in prison.  In particular First Nations children were highlighted as being over incarcerated. Please check the Youthlaw website for more information.

Content warning This episode of Doin Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who have died, graphic discussion of deaths in custody and distressing material about strips searches of children in prison. On this week's show we first had an extended interview with Violet Coco and Brad Holmes, who are Melbourne climate activists who were issued an exclusion order by Western Australian police. They were two of twelve activists planning legal action against police ban on entering security zone near Perth Weapons Expo. Extraordinary police powers have been put in place carrying prison terms and fines. The Human Rights Law Centre is involved with this legal challenge in the Supreme Court. Violet and Brad discussed criminalisation of dissent. For further information please go to the Human Rights Law Centre website.          The second extended interview featured Debbie Kilroy, CEO of Sisters Inside and one of Australia's leading advocates for criminalised women and children. She discussed the the Crimes Amendment (Prohibiting the Strip Searching of Children) Bill 2026 put forward by Lidia Thorpe, Independent Aboriginal Victorian Senator. The bill focuses on baning strip search of children in prison. Lived experience of strip search and distressing material about trauma was discussed. Overincarceration of Aboriginal children was talked about in the context of colonisation. The bill will be debated in the Senate on Thursday.  Please go the Lidia's website, and also the Sisters Inside website for further information and submissions.

Content WarningThis episode of Doin Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples who have died, graphic discussion of deaths in costody and distressing material about folks in prison.On this week's show there was an extended interview with Sophie Jest, Senior Community Outreach Lawyer from Fitzroy Legal Service. Sophie talked about the Prison Law Handbook edited by Fitzroy Legal Service. Sophie is a staunch Abolitionist Activist who spoke in detail about the handbook and how this will help prisoners with complaints and information about parole, to name but a few examples. Please check out the Fitzroy Legal Services website for more information.  The handbook will be in prison libraries shortly and is an excellent resource to assist people in prison.There was also an extended interview with Boe Spearim, a First Nations Gamilaraay and Kooma radio host and podcaster.   Boe yarned about mining on sacred sites and gave an account of what is happening with Native title and legal battles with this ongoing campaign.

Content warning The Doin Time show contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who have died, graphic discussion of deaths in custody,and distressing material. The first interview was a yarn with Kate Sinclair who is a Dharug woman and Senior Solicitor at the Justice and Equity Centre in NSW.  Kate talked discriminatory policing of Aboriginal children and also discussed the mothers who launched cases against NSW police for excessive checks on their sons.For further information please see the website for the Justice & Equity Centre.  The second part of the show had a recording of an anti racist forum entitled Building the fight against One Nation organised by Unite against Racism. Speakers were Rathy, Uncle James Williams and Imam Alaa Elzokm.

Content Warning  This episode of Dointime contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander epoples who have died, graphic discussion of deaths in custody and audio images about strip searches in prison.  On today's show there were two extended interviews. We first hear from Brett Collins from Justice Action who spoke about Erin Patison's solitary confinement and ways that she can access peer support which has been well documented overseas.  Under the United Nations Nelson Mandela rules about solitary confinement were also discussed.The harms of solitary confinement were also discussed. For further information please go to the Justice action Website where all the reports and further analysis can be found.  You will also hear from Lidia Thorpe, Victorian Aboriginal Independent Senator about the strip search Bill The Crimes amendment Prohibitting the Strip search of children Bill 2026 This would ban strip searches of children of anyone under 18 under any circumstances.  The Royal Commission and Aboriginal Deaths incustody were also discussed.  Lidia and I also yarned about the Federal Racism Inquiry.  For further information please go to her website.

Content warning This episode of Doin time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples who have died, and graphic discussion of deaths in custody, and traumatic prison experiences and discussion about strip searches. The first interview was a yarn with Kelly Flanigan First nations Advocate from Figjam Collective.There was a big yarn abou the Human Rights Law Centre and Flat out calling on the Victorian Government to establish a dedicated legal service for women, trans and gender diverse people in prison to challenge human rights abuses and hold authorities to account.  Kelly spoke about her lived experience in prison, which was linked to a new report entitled The Dignitity Behind Bars.  Kelly talked about Solitary confinement and parole and how she could not get legal support in prison, which created trauma and vilation of human rights. The second interview was with Jarod Sandell-Hay Interim President of People With Disability Australia. There was a big discussion about the NDIS Amendment securing the NDIS for Future Generations Bill 2026 condemning Parliament for proceeding despite the overwhelming evidence of the unacceptable harm this will cause.  For further information please check the People With Disability Australia website.

Content Warning  This episode of Doin Time contains audio Images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who have died, and graphic discussion of deaths in custody. There are also audio images of asylum seekers and refugees' lived experience and trauma. On today's show you first heard from Rathy who is a Tamil refugee and a wonderful activist who has done lots of work in regards to Visa equality and helping to address violations of Human Rights against refugees and asylum seekers. Rathy is a speaker at the upcoming event Don't Let the Racists Divide Us: Building the Fight Against One Nation, organised by Unite Against Racism. Rathy shared her personal story. The event that Rathy is speaking at is a forum at Trades Hall at 630 pm on Wednesday 9 September. The second interview featured Lucy Honan, Australian Education Union State Councillor, member of the Rank and File group Fight the Crisis and solidarity activist who discussed the events in broader detail. There is also a rally at the State Library at 2pm on Saturday 24 October 2026. The interview focused on building the movement to stop One Nation. The final interview was with Rohan Simpson, Senior Lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre. Rohan spoke the Cook's Government's anti Protest bills which raise Constitutional Concerns, and provide extraordinary police powers and stifle peaceful protest.  A powerful connection was made to prisons, and the impact on marginalised communities such as First Nations communities was also discussed. The Human Rights Law Centre opposes these bills and wrote a letter to the WA Attorney General Dr. Tony Buti. Rohan made the very important point that the laws are at odds with Australia's International Human Rights law obligations.

Content Warning  This episode of Dointime contains audio Images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who have died, and graphic discussion of deaths in custody.  On today's Show we first brought you an interviewwith Ian Rintoul fromthe Refugee Action Coalition about Naru refugees and Asylum seekers facing a Humanitarian crisis, as food shortages worsen after Naru power blackouts.  Ian talked about the violations of human rights at the hands toe the Australian Government's cruel policies.   There was a second interview with Brett Collins from Justice action about Prisoners gaining access to computers in cells. This ongoing camppaign was discussed in detail.  Please consult the Justiceaction  website for more information.

Content Warning  This episode of Doin time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who have died and graphic discussion of deaths in custody. On this week's show you first heard an interview with David Glanz fromthe Refugee Action Collective about its latest media release, "Football players need a level playing field and so do all Iranian refugees".  We discussed Rac's call along with other refugeeorganisations for the Government to grant permanent protection for all asylum seekers fleeing the the Islamic Republic of Iran.  Finally, we had a big yarn with Kelly Flanigan, First nations Acitivist  and member of Figjam Collective and Karen Fletcher ceo of Flat out about the Victorian Government's Correction Amendment Bill 2026 "No air in prison bill" which overrides the Victorian Human rights Charter.  Kelly'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.