The Mission

Daniel is joined by fellow Triple R presenter Vanessa Morris and also Eddie Cubillo, an Associate Dean of Indigenous Research from Melbourne University, and a proud Larrakia man. Together they discuss the recent strides taken towards the Treaty in Victoria, the significance of the agreement and how the process may unfold. With presenter Daniel James.

Daniel Billy, member of the ‘Torres Strait Eight’, which recently recorded a historic win at the United Nations over the Morrison Government and its inaction on climate change, discusses how the campaign originated and how the whirlwind response to its success has felt. Then, Uncle Andrew Gardiner, a proud Wurundjeri man and member of the First Peoples Assembly of Victoria, critiques the Andrew government's controversial decision to rename Maroondah Hospital after the now-deceased Queen Elizabeth. With presenter Daniel James.

Proud Arrernte/Kalkadoon woman Rachel Perkins discusses her new documentary series “The Australian Wars”, and explores why we fail to recognise our rugged history of imperialism and colonial violence. Then, Professor Sandy O’Sullivan, an Associate Professor in Creative Industries at the University of the Sunshine Coast, explains the cultural significance of Queen Elizabeth’s death, and what our response to the matter should look like. With presenter Daniel James.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that this episode contains the names of people who have died. In this episode, Daniel pays tribute to the life of actor and activist Uncle Jack Charles. Daniel plays an interview from 2019 with Uncle Jack, in which they discuss his book ‘A Born-Again Blakfella’, life on Cummeragunja Reserve, and why Aboriginal activism matters now more than ever. With presenter Daniel James.

Nerita Waight, CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) discusses the effectiveness of Victoria’s police staffing allocation and how this influences the toxic “tough on crime” theme carried throughout Victoria’s election. And proud Bangerang and Wiradjuri Elder and First People's Assembly of Victoria Co-Chair Aunty Geraldine Atkinson explains the early details of the Victoria Treaty and how the process could now build momentum. With presenter Daniel James.

Michael Bell, Director of the Australian War Memorial, talks about recognising Indigenous servicemen and women who served during the Vietnam conflict. With host Daniel James.
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Proud Wamba Wamba, Yorta Yorta, Dhudhuroa and Dja Dja Wurrung woman Ngarra Murray, Executive Lead of Oxfam’s First Peoples Program, speaks about Oxfam's Straight Talk National Summit. Kicking off on August 14, the five-day summit sees more than 50 women from across the country gain invaluable insights into political processes and build on their skills to create positive change in their communities. And Nadine Miles, Principal Legal Officer at the NSW Aboriginal Legal Service, speaks about the significant increase in Aboriginal people who died in custody in NSW in 2021. With presenter Daniel James

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Proud Wiradjuri woman and Minister of Indigenous Affairs the Hon Linda Burney MP talks about the proposed referendum that would enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, and the steps needed to get there. Listeners also share their feelings and memories on the music and life of Archie Roach after his passing this week, and this episode is dedicated to him. With presenter Daniel James.

Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Dunghutti woman June Riemer, Deputy CEO, First People's Disability Network, talks about the Royal Commission hearings into the NDIS, and the NDIA failing First Nations People; and descendent of the Tagalaka people, Victor Steffensen, Lead Fire Practitioner of the Firesticks Alliance & filmmaker, author, musician, and consultant, explains how traditional Indigenous cultural burning can provide insight into the horrific results of the recently released 2022 State of the Environment Report. With presenter Daniel James.

Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Shelley Ware, Proud Yankunyjatjara and Wirangu woman, and formerly part of the ground-breaking NITV football program Marngrook, speaks about the 'Stop It At The Start' campaign that aims to reduce violence against women and their children; and Productivity Commissioner Lisa Gropp talks about the new draft protections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts and crafts that have been proposed by the Productivity Commission. With presenter Daniel James.

Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission