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In The Know
By Caitlin Dagher and Samara DelmenicoSociety & Culture
In The Know episodes
- In the Media: Criminalising Conversion Practices
Tuesday, hello there! This week's episode is another 'In the Media' and we take a deep dive into the new Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill 2020 (Vic) introduced into Parliament on 25 November 2020. Just a quick content warning here, we discuss topics which may be distressing to some listeners.
We touch on the 2017 Plebiscite and legalisation of same-sex marriage, hear from members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and examine the current status of this Bill and what it means moving forward.
Thank you to everyone who submitted their thoughts and opinions for this episode, it is always so exciting and motivating to know that you all are as invested and interested in the issues we're talking about as we are.If this episode has brought anything up for you and/or you feel like you would like to talk to someone, please contact one of the following organisations:
- Thorne Harbour Health, Victoria’s largest LGBTI health organisation serving the health needs of LGBTIQ communities to ensure all gender, sex, and sexually diverse individuals are treated with dignity and can participate fully in society. Contact 1800 134 840 or at [email protected]
- Queerspace is an LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing support service. Contact 03 9663 6733 or [email protected]
- Rainbow Door is a free specialist LGBTIQA+ helpline providing information, support and referral to all LGBTIQA+ Victorians, their family and friends during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond. Contact 1800 729 367 or 0480 017 246 (SMS support)
- Switchboard provides peer-driven support services for LGBTIQA+ people, their families, allies and communities from 10am – 6pm. Contact 1800 729 367 or [email protected]
- QLife provides LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships from 3pm – midnight. Contact: 1800 184 527
- Lifeline provides 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. Contact: 13 11 14
- Kids Helpline provides 24-hour counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25 years. Contact: 1800 551 800 or [email protected]
- MensLine Australia provides 24-hour help, support, referrals and counselling services for men. Contact: 1300 789 978
- Suicide Call Back Service provides 24-hour counselling for suicide prevention and mental health via telephone, online and video for anyone affected by suicidal thoughts. Contact: 1300 659 467
- Beyond Blue provides 24-hour information, advice and support for people affected by anxiety, depression and suicide. Contact: 1300 224 636
Show notes:
- Bill: Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill 2020 (Vic)
- Health Complaints Commissioner: Report on the Inquiry Into Conversion
- Human Rights Law Centre, La Trobe University, and Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria: Preventing Harm, Promoting Justice: Responding to LGBT Conversion Therapy in Australia
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Music: Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
DISCLAIMER: https://www.intheknowpodcast.com/disclaimer
35 min - Thorne Harbour Health, Victoria’s largest LGBTI health organisation serving the health needs of LGBTIQ communities to ensure all gender, sex, and sexually diverse individuals are treated with dignity and can participate fully in society. Contact 1800 134 840 or at [email protected]
- In the Media: #LetUsSpeak
Hooray, it’s Tuesday!
This week we’re switching up our usual episode framework for a topic very close to our hearts and at the forefront of our current news cycle, the ‘gag laws’ and #LetUsSpeak movement. In this episode, we step you through the entire saga – from the introduction of the ‘gag laws’ in February 2020, their intended purpose and their actual consequences in practice, to the powerful Jamie-Lee Page and #LetUsSpeak campaign, and finally, what the law is as of 18 November 2020.
We are so proud to be able to bring you this episode and (slightly scathing) commentary on our legal system which fails so often, but is always picked up and improved by the people moving within it.
Content warning: this episode discusses issues of sexual assault and may be distressing for some listeners.
If this episode brings up any issues for you, or if you feel like you want to speak to someone, please call one of the following services:
- 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) – the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service.
- 24-hour Emergency Accommodation helpline on 1800 800 588
- Safe At Home helpline on 1800 633 937
- SHE (free and confidential counselling and support) on 6278 9090
- Sexual Assault Support Services on 6231 1811, or after hours 6231 1817
- Family Violence Crisis and Support Service on 1800 608 122
- Bravehearts – Sexual Assault Support for Children on 1800 BRAVE 1
- Don't go it alone. Please reach out for help by contacting Lifeline on 13 11 14
- Men who have anger, relationship or parenting issues, should contact the Men's Referral Service on 1300 766 491
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Show notes:
Legislation: Judicial Proceedings Report Act 1958 (Vic)
Parliamentary Report: https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/component/jdownloads/download/36-research-papers/13971-legislation-amendment-supporting-victims-and-other-matters-bill-2020
#LetUsSpeak website: https://rasara.org/let-us-speak?fbclid=IwAR1b8hX7LXrVkHvmc0iu0a13EPzfoSmaFdJypszELoe6cuDVdjpspqNq4hQ
#LetUsSpeak position statement/response to proposed amendments to Judicial Proceedings Reports Act 1958 (Vic): https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e38a9c3c182ca3ee4fa899d/t/5f97a7ffc1f49f7be7460d51/1603774469869/JPRA+Position+Statement+-+RASARA%2C+EROC+and+Marque+Lawyers.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1t3DuRAoCakmL8LRC3UdCsINJT_bCqMJdhYvY8G3Dg_zWmWnCLuRFROnM
The Project: https://10play.com.au/theproject/exclusives/2020/let-us-speak/tpv201117zedgp
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Music: Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
DISCLAIMER: https://www.intheknowpodcast.com/disclaimer
33 min - 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) – the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service.
- Renting: Can I bring the dog?Happy Tuesday! This week we chat renting 101, and, before you ask: YES, we absolutely do delve into whether or not you can steal your family dog when you move out of home!Jokes aside, tune in to learn about leases, landlord/tenant obligations and how to apply to keep a furry friend (and a rogue conversation about alcoholic beverages?).The links for our fun facts are:- Regulation 6, Environment Protection (Residential Noise) Regulations 2008 (Vic)- Section 70C, Crimes Act 1958 (Vic)The resources discussed in today's episode can be accessed at:- Consumer Affairs Victoria: https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/- Renting guide: https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting/renting-guide- Pet Consent Form: https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/housing-and-accommodation/renting/pet-request-form.docxMusic: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comDISCLAIMER: https://www.intheknowpodcast.com/disclaimer29 min
- USA: Has America finally dumped the Trump?Tuesday already?! YAY!Today we bring you a very different episode to usual, an interview with American Journalist Benjy Renton who talks us through the bizarre American election process, why some people's votes "matter" more than others, and the hope that comes with a Biden presidency (amongst many other things). This was something special and we are so grateful to be able to bring it to you all. Enjoy!Links from today's fun facts:1. Historic NT murder trial decision: https://alicespringsnews.com.au/2020/10/26/zachary-rolfe-will-stand-trial-for-murder2. Foreign interference: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-11-05/first-person-charged-foreign-interference-laws/12852974Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comDISCLAIMER: https://www.intheknowpodcast.com/disclaimer30 min
- Employment: Working hard or hardly working?Happy Tuesday dear friends!On today's ep we talk employment. Crappy bosses, low paying jobs, a cheeky cash gig. We've all had them. And it's about time we worked out how the heck you know if you are being treated fairly. We give you the low down on employment contracts, awards and of course, $$.Links from today's ep:1. The zipper face emoji (🤐) case - Burrows v Houda [2020] NSWDC 4852. Fairwork info statement - https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employee-entitlements/national-employment-standards/fair-work-information-statement3. Fairwork award calculator - https://www.fairwork.gov.au/awards-and-agreements/awards/find-my-award/4. Jobwatch - http://jobwatch.org.au/Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comDISCLAIMER: https://www.intheknowpodcast.com/disclaimer19 min
- Bite-Sized Bits - Parliament
This week's Bite-Sized Bit goes out to listener Chloe who asks what is Parliament and what does it do? Cheers, Chlo - enjoy pals!
P.S. Like Chloe, feel free to slide into our DMs if there's a specific legal process/system you want us to give you a rundown of!
Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
DISCLAIMER: https://www.intheknowpodcast.com/disclaimer
10 min - Bite-Sized Bits - Legislation
Surprise! Not one ep this week but TWO!? Starting with a bang!
Legislation? Who is she? Join us for this quick little look into how legislation is made (and get your facts straight for this weeks ep).
Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
DISCLAIMER: https://www.intheknowpodcast.com/disclaimer
6 min - COVID-19: Everyone right to go?Welcome! Episode one! Is anyone else screaming? We are screaming. Oh, just us. Okay then.Today we are talking COVID - specifically exploring what in the world State of Emergency and State of Disaster actually means.Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comDISCLAIMER: https://www.intheknowpodcast.com/disclaimer18 min
- Welcome to In the Know!Welcome to In The Know, a podcast hosted by Caitlin Dagher and Samara Delmenico.While studying law, we’ve realized the legal system saturates everything we do but not many people actually know how it operates.Each week, we will be dropping a podcast chatting about an issue that we think you should know about, and usually we would like to know ourselves.See you soon!Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers-https://www.silvermansound.comDISCLAIMER: https://www.intheknowpodcast.com/disclaimer3 min
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