It might surprise you to learn that until 1997, a man could be jailed for up to 21 years for having sex with another man in Australia. This is the story of the High Court case that changed that law.

Section 71 -  The Tasmanian crime of gay sex

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Activist and lawyer Michael Mansell has been fighting for Aboriginal rights in Australia for over 50 years. In this episode his daughter Nala Mansell sits down with her father for a conversation about his life on the frontline, and the resilience of palawa identity in lutruwita Tasmania

Michael Mansell: a life of radical resistance

A story of swagger, bravery, skill and ultimately, friendship, set on the frontline of war

The Friendship Spitfire: Jack Dawson-Green's war story

In the second part of the bitter and long-running case known as the Hindmarsh Island bridge affair, the battle heads all the way to the High Court.

Section 71: The Hindmarsh Island Bridge Affair (Part 2)

Ever wondered how the term "secret women's business" entered the Australian vernacular? It's part of a bitter legal battle over land, culture and history in South Australia.

Section 71: The Hindmarsh Island Bridge Affair (Part 1)

How much power does the federal government have to protect Australians from international threats?  Two key High Court cases, 50 years apart, which put this question to the test.

Section 71 - The Tasmanian crime of gay sex

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