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Gabrielle speaks about her latest book. Her background includes being an Australian parliament press gallery journalist, a columnist and blogger forThe Gaurdian currently and a farmers wife. She tells us what she knows about farming, politics and policy that affects faring and supply chains. Farming sits at the intersection of the world's biggest challenges around climate change, soil, water, energy, natural disasters and zoonotic diseases. Yet Australia has no national food policy. No national agriculture strategy. Our water policy is close to the Hunger Games. People with means can shop at farmers' markets and order brunch, by the provenance of their eggs, bacon, butter, tomatoes and greens. But do they really understand the trade-offs required to grow it? In this book Gabrielle Chan examines the past, present and future of farming with her characteristically forensic eye. She lays out how our nation, its leaders, farmers and eaters. https://www.penguin.com.au/books/why-you-should-give-a-fck-about-farming-9781760899332
Dr. Mick Roderick speaks to Michelle Michels about the Regent Honeyeater captive bred release program he assisted with in his role as an ecologist with Birdlife Australia. The program is vital in trying to halt the extinction of small yellow spotted Australian native. The Recovery Team has released 58 captive bred birds in release program in the Hunter Valley NSW. They have been working alongside the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, Taronga Zoo Conservation Society Australia, Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) and other local stakeholders to coordinate this release. At best, there are just a few hundred Regent Honeyeaters left in the wild – with much of their population limited to NSW. With their numbers so critically low, captive breeding and release could mean the difference between extinction and survival. PLEASE DONATE to this program https://birdlife.org.au/media/2021-regent-honeyeater-release Photo credit - Dr. Mick Roderick
Senator Mehreen Faruqi is a Greens Senator for NSW in the Australian Parliament. She is well regarded for her work on women's rights, human's rights, animal rights and multicultural platform. Mehreen is also the first Muslim woman to be elecetd into Federal parliament. Michelle Michels caught up with Mehreen at Renew Fest in Mullumbimby NSW in May 2021. The pivotal sustainability festival for the Northern Rivers. Mehreen speaks on the pressing topic of housing affordability and women's abortion rights, her contribution to getting abortions legalised in NSW in 2020 and animal rights.
Mehreen Faruqi is a current Australian Greens Senator. She was prevuisly anMP in the NSW parliament. Her qualifications include being an Environmental engineer and a human rights advocate. Renew Fest is the pivotal sustainability festival for the Northern rivers region. Judy Shelley organises the Media tent for Bay FM with Renata from the Multicultural Team from Bay FM. Mehreen speaks here about various issues in her portfolio.
Lauren Ornelas -is the founder and the executive director of the Food Empowerment Project, a nonprofit food justice organization that spotlights the abuse of animals on farms, unfair working conditions for produce workers, and the unavailability of healthy foods in communities of color and low-income areas.Lauren has spent her entire life on the front lines fighting for human and animal rights. She went vegan and became an activist in the 80s, later she founded and ran the animal right’s organizationDr Natalia Szablewska -is a law expert at Auckland University of Technology. She is a Modern Slavery Law expert and Humanitarian advocate. Dr Szablewska said sometimes people may not even know they are a victim of Modern Slavery or what's happening to them is illegal.She says traffickers tend to have a good way of building bonds with their victims, and making them appear like a perceived protector.Serrata Martin-The tea industry particularly in India has a long history of indentured slavery . The Organic India' Ayurvedic Tea Company is trying to change these practices. Jodee speaks to Serrata Martin about the tea industry and how we consume and purchase tea products.
Gordon Renouf from 'Good on You' speaks to Jodee speaks about the sustainable ethical clothing app encouraging consumers to buy. he global fashion industry has a huge problem with pollution, waste and human rights abuses. Like you, we care for our planet, people and animals, and we want to live in a world that’s sustainable and fair. We are a group of campaigners, fashion professionals, scientists, writers and developers who have come together to drive that change.https://goodonyou.eco/
Ms. (Waskam) Emelda Davis is a second-generation Australian South Sea Islander who has worked for federal, state, community and grassroots organizations in Australia where she has exhibited diverse expertise in community development, education, training, media and marketing.Emelda speaks to Jodee Sydney about the history of the islander people who were brought to Australia to pick sugar cane and work on farms. The practice was common and many descendants live in Australia today. Some mixed with the Aboriginal communities. The contribution of these enslaved people is not widely recognised in Australia.Jodee also speaks to Lauren Ornelas about the modern slaves and children used in the food industry supply chains in farming We envision a food system free from the exploitation of humans and the environment and with equitable access to healthy, sustaining food for all communities; where non-human animals are not seen as food but as individuals with lives, personalities, friendships, and family and are free from harm and exploitation; and where workers, communities, and the environment are always protected and treated with dignity, respect, and appreciation.
Nick Grono is an Australian (ex-pat) human rights campaigner who heads the Freedom Fund in London – the world's first private donor fund dedicated to ending slavery. Nick speaks with Michelle Michels about the work 'The Freedom Fund' is doing throughout modern slavery affected countries to assist in reducing the incidence of human trafficking into modern slavery. Nick is also the co-chair of the Jo Cox Foundation, and a board member of Girls Not Brides, the Global Partnership to End Child Marriage. Nick was the inaugural CEO of the Walk Free Foundation, a leading international actor in the fight against modern slavery. Prior to this, Nick was the Deputy President and COO of the International Crisis Group (ICG), the world’s leading conflict prevention NGO. Nick has testified on conflict and human rights issues before the European, UK, Dutch, and Australian Parliaments.
Jodee Sydney speaks to Om Prakash Gurjar and Renée Chopping from 'Destiny Rescue'. Prakash is an Indian children's rights activist and recipient of the 2006 International Children's Peace Prize. He was born in Rajasthan, India and was a victim of illegal child labor. He is known for his fight to keep public schools in India free and advocating for birth certificate registration for children to protect their rights. In addition, he and two friends founded the organization, Paatshala, which facilitates evening classes in reading, writing, and math for children. Prakash speaks about his experiences and movement to end child slave labor in India. Jodee also speaks to Renee Chopping about the challenging and valuable work Destiny Rescue is an doing going into Asia to rescue children and young people from sexual slavery. https://www.destinyrescue.org.au/our-work/about-us/
Jodee Sydney discusses the possibility of our purchasing being tainted by modern slavery. Jodee speaks to Gordon Renouf from 'Good on You' about how consumers can make better choices. 10 % of the worlds carbon footprint comes from the apperel industry. Where are garments and fabrics made ? https://www.australiancircularfashion.com.au/gordon-renouf/Are workers being paid fairly for the labor that they are contributing. Are they treated well ? Do they have any labor rights ? Are they enslaved. Are companies aware of the transparency of their supply chains. Companies have the choice to have modern slavery free goods and products.Jodee also speaks to James Bartlett from Outland Denim about these issues an their approach to 'fair fashion'. https://www.mindfood.com/article/outland-denim/
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/
The world has NOT moved on from slavery which was abolished 150 years ago in the worlds western democracies. 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). In 2019 Australia introduced a Modern Slavery Act into Federal law and State Law (currently on hold). In 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 tolerated. 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.
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)
We hear about the about the origins of the Surfers 4 Cetaceans name and how it took off internationally and started a trend. The S4C activists start a project called the 'Whale Icon'project. Towns accross NSW Australia adopt whales and give them local Aboriginal names ... Hear about this innovative project which brought whjales into the hearts and towns of Australian people.
Byron Bay local and international whale and dolphin activist Howie Cook about talks about his history of campaigns which he and colleagues including world renowned surfer Dave Rastovich have been undertaking as part of @surfers4cetaceans since the early 2000's to try and stop the slaughter of whales and dolphins worldwide. This included protesting at the international whaling commission in Norway, working with the See Shepard crew and captain . From bringing attention to and instigating worldwide coverage of the killing coves' in Japan in 2008 to great projects like the 'Whale Icon' project where Australian local councils adopted'' whales that passed by their towns to the 'Vision Project which saw world of people send their own visual of themselves of photos to stand up for saving whales. Howie 'whale' tales are inspiring and uplifting. Journalist Michelle Michels thoroughly enjoyed sitting in Howie's garden in north Byron being entertained with cups of dandelion coffee whilst listening to Howie’s adventures in saving whales and dolphins. Please join us !
A new bypass is proposed to run from the back areas wetland/swamp behind the main town area of beautiful Byron Bay, the NSW Coastal tourist mecca and major international holiday destination, into the south end of the town. The road has been in the planning process for over a decade. Byron Council is currently at the tender stage for the major road. Some Byron residents are not happy and say the development saying it will cut through wetlands and create other traffic problems in the area. David Frappel from the Butler Street Reserve communtiy group discusses these concerns.
Lawyer/Environmentalist and journalist Michelle Michels BMedia LLB / M. Science Environmental Science, speaks to Dr Chris McGrath, LLB (Hons), BSc, LLM, PhD, a barrister in Queensland practising in environmental law and an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Queensland’s Global Change Institute about the recent landmark Rocky Hill Mine case. His work has included as a lead advocate for the Environmental Defenders Office of Queensland for major environment cases and private work as a Barrister. he is currently working on a case against the 'New Hope' mine on the Darling Downs of Qld. Rocky Hill Mine resources from Dr. Dr. McGraths website and resources for the Rocky Hill mine case
Caitlin Weatherstone about her experiences as an Ecologist in Australia's remote areas and her project Re-Wilding women which helps re-connect women with the environment & their 'wild side' in workshops and nature where women can go on excursions into natural areas and join Caitlan in Workshops she holds in Byron bay learning to make body care products and make-up from natural ingredients.https://www.facebook.com/WildSearch/
Jodee Sydney from Zero Waste Culture interviews Enriqueta Marquez about the bags she creates from upcycled plastic. To find out more go to https://www.facebook.com/pg/recycledbolsabags/about/?ref=page_interna
We hear from Social Habitat Housing about the possibilty of an affordable housing venture in Mullumbimby NSW Australia.The Byron Shire Council owns land which could be used for a village of small or relocatable homes.
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