Doin Time

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.

we ken  canning about the inquest of david dugay and then we spoke to geraldine about refugees and asylem seekers in 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 interviewed Maryanne Mackay, Aboriginal activist and advocate from Western Australia, who was in Melbourne for the Student Sustainbility conference. She talked about Soverneity 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 confere was also discussed, as she was in Melbourne too.   

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.

we spoke to tarnine about the campaine to stop the destuction of Sacred Trees of Djap Wurrung Conutry,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.