Doin Time

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.

Peter speaks with DT, about the DJab Wurrung Embassy.

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