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'Free The Slaves' is a front line organisation in the movement against slavery in Washington US. The world has NOT moved on from slavery which was abolished 150 years ago in the worlds western democracies. It's still exists and many of the products we wear and eat are by-products of exploitation.

2020 was the 20 year anniversary if the abolition of slavery recognised in the of the Palermo Protocol (to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children). Palermo Protocol 2000 and the Treaty for Trafficking Victims Protections Act was enacted. Terry Fitzpatrick discusses these protocols.

The Modern Slavery legislative regime introduced into Australia in January 2019 is a complex topic with historical references that go back centuries. Slavery has been an unfortunately been in existence for millennia. The culture of slavery is embedded in may civilisations and has complemented profit for the same amount of time. Battling the nefarious practice which undermines human rights and dignity is a massive and complex task. this episode Michelle Michels speaks to Terry Fitzgerald Free The Slaves Media and Advocacy officer and Nick Grono human rights advocate against slavery and CEO of the Freedom Fund . Modern slavery is $150 billion industry built on the misery and suffering of human beings.

Terry Fitzpatrick defines the topic, who is affected and how it is slavery perpetuated and means to address it. Trafficking of people is at the core of modern slavery.

The ‘rule of law ‘approach that countries are pursuing to contain modern slavery is discussed. Which countries are taking steps to introduce laws to discourage illegal work practices. Terry explains the ‘four prong approach’ to stopping modern slavery. What is ethical purchasing , how do companies ensure they have supply chains that are free of enslaved labour. https://www.freetheslaves.net/

Terry Fitzpatrick from 'Free the Slaves' continues to inform us about the culture behind modern slavery and the corporate and government iprograms that can help reduce the modern slavery work force in the world.. Terry speaks about the groundwork that Free The Slaves performed and initiatives to get children out of slavery and the work that this FTS has done which is instrumental worldwide in the movement to highlight the issues. FTS works on the ground with communities worldwide in developing countries to address the slavery issue and help communities become independent.

Interview with Jake Taylor, singer from brilliant core metal band In Hearts Wake . Internationally famed band from Byron Bay are hosting a tree planting. The band is committed to environmental justice and raising awareness about connecting with nature and each other. Jake speaks about the bands new album''Kaliyuga' the new song Dystopia and the bands hosting rainforest tree planting in Goonengerry near Byron Bay with the national rainforest regeneration outfit 'Rainforest 4 '. Host Michelle Michels

Coverage of protest - poets, rally speakers, parents, concerned citizens and politicians. Has the government over regulating the population in Australia and the world. Big government is taking over some claim it's gone too far, vaccinations being forced on families, 5G towers looming in the landscape, opposition groups being shut down and laws gagging doctors and journalists from speaking about government activities that may be questionable. Woody Sampson, from the Northern Rivers recently organised a rally and 'Millions March' protesting against what could be viewed as government tyranny. The COVID shutdown has amplified the problem with shutdowns and forced isolation.

Local Lismore (Bundjalung)Aboriginal man Micky Ryan who started the North Lismore Plataeu Protection Group have been trying to stop the development of the 'Sleeping Lizard'for close to ten years. The Lismore Council even paid for infrastructure for the site which developers want to build up to 2000 houses on.

Speaking to Lou Bonomi Director of Development at Animals Australia about the efforts on the ground to rescue injured Australian native and domestic/farm animals after the recent catastrophic fires along the east coast of Australia and South Australia. AA is a peak welfare and animal protection organisation in Australia. They are committed to the best interests of animals. Their mission includes assisting other organisations to ensure animals are protected and treated humanely. Please donate www.animalsaustralia.org ... From their website .

We are Australia's leading animal protection organisation. Our investigations and campaigns are recognised the world over. We unite millions of people who believe in a world where animals are free from cruelty.

Michelle Michels speaks to Emma from Extinction Rebellion (XR) Byron Bay. Talking about XR in Byron what they're doing, history, campaigns in the area and what been happening in the Northern Rivers and Brisbane with XR . We also speak about the convergence of activists will occur for the People Climate Assembly on the 2nd of February at Parliament House Canberra https://www.facebook.com/events/952114955171432/

Students came out in the thousands all over Australia with over 100 rallies 'Student Strikes Against Climate Change' all over Australia. 2000 businesses were also expected to close there doors between 10am to 2 pm to help make people think about life if there was major changes to life because of climate change. Audio of young Bundjalung (local Aboriginal Nation) woman Mia Thom from Yr 11 in Byron High speaking at the rally and audio grabs of young people speaking about climate change in Byron Bay, NSW, Australia 

Howie Cook speaks to Michelle Michels in her series the 'The Conservationist Corner ' speaking about conservation efforts to preserve the endangered whales and dolphin (cetaceans) of the planet. The activist speaks about about the killing coves in Japan in 2009 and how Surfres 4 Cetaceans helped stop the killing of innocent dolphins and how the vents were broadcast on CNN News around the world. And 'The Visual Project' Faces where uploaded digitally worldwide to protest the kilings of whales (and dolphins)