Solidarity Breakfast

Richard Boyle Whistleblower here II Kathryn Kelly, from Alliance Against Political Prosecutions (AAPP), talks to us on returning from a rally in Adelaide in support of dropping charges against ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle.Blockade Australia Defence here II Mark Davis, lawyer, who is handling the defence of members of Blockade Australia after the Sydney blockade outlines the legal situation.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy slices and dices the week with satire.Don Sutherland here II Don talks about the relationship between the setting of the Aged Pension and the average total male earnings and how the increased level of casualization and precarious work means that pensioners are increasingly sliding into poverty.

Sally McManus@Laurie Carmichael Lecture here II Sally McManus, Secretary of the ACTU, was the opening speaker at the inaugural Laurie Carmichael Lecture.Invasive Species Threats here II Andrew Cox, CEO of Invasive Species Council, outlines the threats to our environment and his recent experience at the National Press Club with the new Minister of the Environment Tanya Plibersek.Daughters of Melbourne: A Guide to the Invisible Statues of Melbourne here II Maree Coote talks about her book that profiles all the great women of Melbourne's history who deserve a statue to commemorate their groundbreaking contributions to our social fabric.This is the week here II Kevin Healy takes the week apart.Homeless in Hotels here II We talk with Spike and Kelly about their ground breaking three part series Homeless in Hotels which brings the voices of the homeless as they experienced covid in Melbourne. The series starts on 3cr on Thursday 28th July at 12-1pm.

Julian Assange Rally here II Robbie Thorpe gives a confronting welcome to country followed by PEN Melbourne representative's support for the release of Julian Assange at the rally in Melbourne honouring Julian's 51st birthday.Green is the New Black here II Jake Taylor from metal band In Hearts Wake talks about the new film about his band's push to become a carbon neutral organisation. It is screening at MDFF on July 27th 6.30 pm at the Nova Cinema.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy slices and dices the week.Where the Water Starts here II We talk to Richard Swain, Indigenous Ambassador for the Invasive Species Council, who talks about the need for respect for indigeous connection to land in collaboration with Western science to deal with the horror that is overtaking the health of our country. He explains his positon about wild horses in the Kosciuszko National Park in a new film Where the Water Starts screening at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival (MDFF) on Saturday 23 July at 5pm.Ellen Jose Art Award for Young Women here II We go to the Art Opening at the Bayside Gallery for the Ellen Jose Art Award for Young Women.

Blockade Australia Arrests here II Veronica Curmi alerted the public that her son Max and fellow Blockade Australia protestor Tim had been held in their cell for 17 days without sunlight after being arrested during the Colo Valley raids before the Blockade Australia action in Sydney last week. Veronica gives an account of the Blockade.Bernard Colleary Case Dropped here II Mark Dreyfus, Australia's new Attorney General, has announced the dropping of charges against Bernard Colleary who has been subjected to years of legal action in secret court hearings. We speak to Andy Alcock, from the Australia East Timor Friendship Association (AETFA), for background to the case. For more information about other whistleblowers who are being pursued by the courts go to the Alliance Against Political Prosecutions (AAPP).The Art of Incarceration here II Filmmaker Alex Siddon talks to us about The Art of Incarceration, which profiles Indigeous prisoners who find a new way forward through art. In a time of over representation of Indigeous people in our prison system this film explores the lives of Indigeous prisoners at Victoria's Fulham Correctional Centre. The Art of Incarceration has been released exclusively on Netflix's globally starting July 3rd.This is the week here II Kevin Healy dices the week with satire.The Making & the Unmaking of the East West Link here II James C. Murphy talks to us about his book The Making & the Unmaking of the East West Link.Reproductive Rights Rally here II Esma James gives a rousing speech at the recent Reproductives Rights Rally in Melbourne following the Roe v Wade case in US that reversed the right to abortion to US citizens.

Social Security Changes here II Kristen O'Connell, from the Anti-Poverty Network, outlines the issues with new 'changes' to social security with the new Federal Government which come into force on July 4th.Proabortion Rally here II Liz Walsh, from the Victorian Socialists, talks about why people will be rallying on the steps of Victorian State Library in solidarity with Amerian citzens with the overturning of the laws that make abortion legal in their country.This is the week here II Kevin Healy runs through the week with a scissors.Acts of Cruelty Launch here II We go to the Melbourne launch of Aileen Crowe's new book Acts of Cruelty, published by Palaver Books. The book is a forensic look at the experiences of asylum seekers who reach Australia by plane. We hear from Suresh Sundram, Professor of Psychiatry, Monash University and Pamela Curr, Refugee Advocate.

No Justice No Peace No Guns for Police Rally here II We hear from some speakers at the Melbourne rally held on the National Day of Action called by the Yuendemu Elders after the not guilty finding in the shooting of Kumanjayi Walker by Constable Zachary Rolfe in 2019.Blockade Australia Update here II Hayden from Blockade Australia gives us an update on the Sydney Action called for June 27 - July 2.Refugee Rally here II We hear why it is important to keep pushing for the rights of Rufugees from rally held in Melbourne on 18th June.This is the Week here II Kevin rakes through the week.Don Sutherland & the Wages Rise here II Don looks at the meaning of the rise in the minimum wage and what workers need to do to push for better living conditions.

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Acts of Cruelty  here II Dr Aileen Crowe's new book Acts of Cruelty looks at the experiences of refugees to Australia arriving by plane and the rigged system that denies them safety. Book launch New International Bookshop 21 June 6pm.Myanmar Executions here II Ko Saulsman, National Spokesperson of CRPH/NUG Support Group (Australia) alerts us to the move by the Myanmar military to execute four democracy activists - Phyo Zayar Thaw, Kyaw Min Yu (Ko Jimmy), Hla Myo Aung and Aung Thura Zaw. The Generals continue their illegal regime using blood and force to try and subdue the population.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy rounds-up the week.Covid Out Break @ MITA here II Ian Rintoul, from Refugee Action Coalition, outlines conditions at detention centres and a Covid outbreak at MITA.Radicals: Remembering the Sixties here II Co-author of Radicals: Remembering the Sixties Meredith Burgmann chats about the book & the times. For those wishing to book for the Ellen Jose Art Award July 2, 2pm at Brighton Town Hall book here

Mabo Day here II We join Jo Toscano, his grandson Eli and others at Federation Square to mark Mabo Day on June 3.Hobsons Bay Wetland Centre here II Dr Rebecca Patrick, a volunteer at the Hobsons Bay Wetland Centre, tells us about the project and the community session 12-3 pm on Environment Day June 5th at the Newport Community Hub.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy slices through the week with satire.NO CRIME NO TIME here II We go to the NO CRIME, NO TIME Fix Victoria's Bail Laws Now! campaign launch. We hear from Karen Fletcher from Flat Out and Alison Thorne from Indigenous Social Jusice Victoira (ISJ). Important links to petitions:https://homesnotprisons.com.au/https://www.vals.org.au/bail-petition/https://www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/no-crime-no-time-fix-victoria-s-bail-laws-now

Mabo Day here II We join Jo Toscano, his grandson Eli and others at Federation Square to mark Mabo Day on June 3.Hobsons Bay Wetland Centre here II Dr Rebecca Patrick, a volunteer at the Hobsons Bay Wetland Centre, tells us about the project and the community session 12-3 pm on Environment Day June 5th at the Newport Community Hub.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy slices through the week with satire.NO CRIME NO TIME here II We go to the NO CRIME, NO TIME Fix Victoria's Bail Laws Now! campaign launch. We hear from Karen Fletcher from Flat Out and Alison Thorne from Indigenous Social Jusice Victoira (ISJ).