Podcast appearances and mentions of Don Dale

Chris and Co have been working hard as usual this week on a vast array of stories. Another week where there's been a lot happening in the world of news in the NT and we've got it all for you here on the weekend edition. Each week we speak with Chris Walsh, Editor of the NT Independent online newspaper, about some of the stories making news in the Territory. This week's stories are: 1. Police union says Alice Springs curfew may not be legal as govt, police brass change story for declarationhttps://ntindependent.com.au/police-union-says-alice-springs-curfew-may-not-be-legal-as-govt-police-brass-change-story-for-declaration/2. Lawler pledges 200 new police officers ahead of police resource review, at a cost of $200mhttps://ntindependent.com.au/lawler-pledges-200-new-police-officers-ahead-of-police-resource-review-costing-200m/3. Youth curfew no longer ‘madness' Chansey Paech says as Chief Minister flags other towns could use themhttps://ntindependent.com.au/youth-curfew-no-longer-madness-chansey-paech-says-as-chief-minister-flags-other-towns-might-see-curfews/4. Alice Springs' top cop on unexpected leavehttps://ntindependent.com.au/alice-springs-top-cop-on-unexpected-leave/5. Three new NT Police assistant commissioners announcedhttps://ntindependent.com.au/three-new-nt-police-assistant-commissioners-announced/6. Andrew Warton named interim Fire and Emergency Services bosshttps://ntindependent.com.au/andrew-warton-named-interim-fire-and-emergency-services-boss-while-commissioner-is-recruited/7. Police officer injured in Don Dale riot as inmates threw projectiles, remained on roof overnighthttps://ntindependent.com.au/police-officer-injured-in-don-dale-riot-as-inmates-threw-projectiles-remained-on-roof-overnight/8. New electoral commissioner sworn in four months out from NT general electionhttps://ntindependent.com.au/new-electoral-commissioner-sworn-in-four-months-out-from-nt-general-election/9. Job of the week - https://www.seek.com.au/job/74850492?savedSearchID=3a06b5cc-a1de-11e8-93a9-0bd920cd47b0&tracking=JMC-SavedSearch-anz-1 The Territory Story podcast thanks to Oppidanus Digital Marketing, your local digital marketing agency. For more information about web design, search engine optimisation, social media management, video marketing or to discuss your digital marketing needs go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.oppidanus.com.au.⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/territorystory/message

Dr Felicity Gerry KC dropped out of school to ride horses. But it didn't stop her becoming a top barrister, representing people accused of some of the most horrific crimes. Moving to Australia over a decade ago, she saw first hand the horrors of Don Dale - including the appalling treatment of one of her clients, who was starved in prison to “take the bite out of him”.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Green Left journalist Isaac Nellist is joined by refugee rights activist Chloe, as they go through the latest activist news from Australia and around the world. For more information on all of these stories, read our in-depth coverage here.    Music and editing by LittleArcherBeats.   Ecosocialism 2023 | A World Beyond Capitalism | Featuring Kohei Saito   Green Left articles featured in this episode: Australia The ocean heat bomb ignites ‘Do your job' protesters tell Tanya Plibersek, as she approves new coal mine Protest calls for a new approach to fish farming The fight to save logging of koala habitat in Pine Creek State Forest Beetaloo Traditional Owners speak out on Tamboran fracking pollution Gurindji grandmother: Don Dale violates international obligations towards children, First Nations Sisters Inside says alternatives exist to Palaszczuk's youth ‘crime' crackdown Al Nakba 75 years on remembered and protested across Australia Video: 'They stole my land, my dreams, my childhood,' Nakba Day march told Activists call on Minns to save public housing in Glebe NSW health workers, teachers push Labor to cancel pay cap Transport union slams Qantas appeal against unlawful sackings of baggage handlers Geelong residents react angrily to proposed library, service cuts Why Labor needs to scrap ‘mutual' obligations and raise the rate Thousands protest new AFL stadium, call for funds for housing and health Sydney rallies against AUKUS, after Quad meeting rescheduled AUKUS criticised as being a step towards war on China Labor rushes through a bill to exempt AUKUS nuclear submarines from environmental protections Stella Assange headlines rally to free Julian Assange   International Video interview: Pavin Chachavalpongpun on the 2023 Thailand general election result Turkish presidential election goes to second round Pakistan: Imran Khan arrested, what next? Welcoming ceasefire, Sudanese left calls for involvement of civil society and regional institutions Sudan: Appeal calls for ‘urgent humanitarian assistance and protection of civilians' Racism and class struggle in France today Te Pāti Māori: 'Your nuclear submarines are not welcome here' ‘No to expansion of US military forces on Philippines soil' South Korea pivots to conflict South Korea: Workers resist government's ‘war on unions' The US government is illegal, not migrants United States: Biden continues cruel border policy May Day in Havana: International solidarity to resist the US blockade   We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present.   If you like our work, become a supporter. Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenLeftOnline/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, AntennaPod, iTunes and Podcast Addict.

​Women on the Line replay with Domina Jia, Urvi Majumdar tells us a joke, Matt Kunkel on 'Insecure by Design' report and John B. Lawrence. Acknowledgement of Country// Headlines// ​We started off by hearing an excerpt of the latest episode of 3CR's Women on the Line show, hosted by Xen Nhà​. In this episode, Xen chats with Domina Jia​, a sex worker and artist based in Honolulu, O'ahu, Hawai'i. Xen and Jia speak about Jia's zine Be Easy Stay Safe vol.2 which features around 20 contributors from all facets of the sex worker industry including strippers/dancers, cam-models, sugar babies, dominatrixes and more. Listen to the rest of the episode here, and find Jia's work on Instagram at @jinjavitus_. Remember, you can catch the Women on the Line show every Monday from 8:30-9AM on 3CR!​//​  ​​​Having moved from India to Australia at the age of 6, Urvi ​Mujumdar ​has always juggled two worlds— living up to her parent's expectations (or trying to!) whilst still trying to appear cool at all times. Urvi's experiences add a unique flavour to her observational comedy. Balancing her dark wit and sarcasm with a contagious excitability, Urvi's comedy values quality and connectedness above all. ​ Today Urvi joins us to talk about her journey as a comedian, and the Footscray Laughs program, a series of comedy shows, each happening on one Friday in June, August and November this year.​ You can buy tickets to her upcomig Melbourne International Comedy Festival show 'Urvi went to an All Girls School' here.//​ ​ Then we are joined by Matt Kunkel, CEO of the Migrant Workers Centre to talk about the centre's latest report 'Insecure by Design' which outlines Australia's migration system and migrant workers' job market experience, reveals the toll of visa discrimination on migrant workers and reiterates the indisputable link between temporary visa status and workplace exploitation // Lastly, we are joined by John B. Lawrence SC is a Darwin barrister. He was a Crown prosecutor in Darwin and later solicitor in charge of the Northern Australian Aboriginal Legal Aid Service. He is a past president of the Northern Bar Association and of the Criminal Lawyers Association of the Northern Territory. He represented one of the Don Dale youth detainees during the Royal Commission, and joins us today to speak about his article in ARENA: What the meaning of Don Dale is. This interview may content distressing content about youth who are criminalised and detained, so feel free to skip this interview and we'll see you next time. But if you need further support please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or 13 YARN for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners.//https://closedondale.com/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-02/greens-call-for-don-dale-closure/101726372https://www.royalcommission.gov.au/child-detention ​//​  Songs// Safety - Becca Hatch// 

In the Northern Territory, there's a youth detention centre that has been subject to multiple reports, complaints, and a Royal Commission.  That commission recommended it be shut down, but children as young as 10 years old are still being held there, with reports of minors having been locked inside their cells for 23 hours a day. Today, journalist for The Saturday Paper, Esther Linder on the grandmother who is fighting for the closure of the Don Dale detention centre.  Guest: Contributor to The Saturday Paper, Esther Linder. Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram

Each week we speak with Chris Walsh, Editor of the NT Independent online newspaper, about some of the stories making news in the Territory. This week's stories are: ‘It's a sweet gig, just get to do cowboy stuff with no rules': Court suppression lifted on Rolfe text messages Where is the Pollock report into the death of Kumanjayi Walker? ‘You're not just attacking me, you're attacking police': Gunner rejects accusations of Rolfe interference in Parliament A police officer left the force every two days from late November to mid February, official figures show Petition to sack Police Commissioner passes 9,000 signatures, Chief Minister calls him ‘outstanding' Chalker says sacking petition based on ‘hurtful lies' as fallout of Rolfe matter continues with no end in sight Chalker's ‘shock' at Rolfe charges highlights need for public inquiry, as national police union joins push: Opposition ‘F**k all the cops to the max': Indigenous man shot by police in Palmerston was former Don Dale detainee Government knows best: Labor rejects calls for non-partisan crime crisis committee Independent MLA who raised crime crisis banned from Parliament for 24 hours Chief Minister's staffer accused of telling Alice Springs businessman to ‘f**k off' NT records population decrease last year ‘May impact life and safety': Major safety concerns with TIO Stadium revealed ahead of Grand Finals Controversial new powers for CHO introduced to Parliament Government seeks consultants to evaluate social and economic impacts of NT AFL team --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

A grass-roots campaign is calling for the closure of the Northern Territory's Don Dale Detention Centre.

A grass-roots campaign is calling for the closure of the Northern Territory's Don Dale Detention Centre.

Despite the 2017 Don Dale Royal Commission recommending the youth detention facility be closed, there'll be 35 Indigenous children locked up there over the festive season, with 15 more in the overcrowded Alice Springs Watchhouse. John Lawrence, a Darwin barrister and youth justice advocate, says Australia's record on incarcerating Indigenous children is 'shameful and embarrassing'.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with Walkley Award winning writer and broadcaster, Jeff Sparrow, to talk about the recent anti-lockdown protests across the country in response to covid-19 restrictions – who are they? And what's spurring them on?Then, managing solicitor for crime at North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency, Beth Wild, calls in to breakdown the latest on Don Dale, the notorious youth prison in Darwin was set to close, but is now expanding as youth detainee numbers rise. Wild also updates us on the landmark class action lawsuit that has just been settled where the mother sued the Northern Territory Government for the mistreatment of her son which saw a $35 million dollar settlement. 

Five years after a Royal Commission revealed systemic abuse at youth detention centres, the Northern Territory Government has been forced to pay $35 million dollars in compensation. Critics say it's a lie that the Territory government is enacting the Commission's recommendations.

A Gangulu elder, Mick was Co-Commissioner of the high profile Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory. Mick's fierce advocacy for young people is due in part to a sliding doors moment in his teens (CW: Discussion of suicide.  And for ATSI listeners please be advised this conversation contains the names of people who have died.  Take care when listening.)

A Gangulu elder, Mick was Co-Commissioner of the high profile Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory. Mick's fierce advocacy for young people is due in part to a sliding doors moment in his teens (CW: Discussion of suicide.  And for ATSI listeners please be advised this conversation contains the names of people who have died.  Take care when listening.)

March 16, 2021 — The Board of Supervisors is facing the question of how to spend the $22.6 million of settlement money from PG&E for damage caused by the fires of 2017. Last week’s list of proposed projects, copied and pasted from the list of capital improvement projects in the mid-year budget review, did not include any projects that were specific to Redwood Valley or Potter Valley, where the wind-driven fires raged for days. Don Dale, who’s been the Redwood Valley/Calpella fire chief for about seven years, was expecting a grant for a siren, but the fire district ended up raising $64,000 to buy a solar powered siren that can be set up in different areas and activated from a distance. He’s expecting to receive the siren in about 60 days, and is considering setting it up in four different zones. If he got money from the settlement, he’d like to buy more equipment for that siren. He’d also like ongoing funding to keep the roadsides clear, and pay for fire breaks. And, with an aging fleet, he has his eye on buying some used engines from CalFire. Grants are theoretically available, but highly competitive, and often require a professional to apply for them, which is another expense small volunteer fire departments aren’t always prepared for. Bill Pauli has been the chief of the volunteer fire department in Potter Valley, where the fire started, since 1997. He wa s the first incident commander on the night of October 8, 2017. He thinks the county should have a portion of the settlement, but he’d also like the affected communities to have their fair share. That includes the fire department, but also the irrigation and the schools, which provided some meals and counseling and other services to fire survivors. He says the fire department has never been reimbursed for hosting the agencies that came to help, providing meals, lights, bathrooms, and drinking water, much of it during a time when the power was out in the valley. “That’s what we do,” he acknowledged; “but that was certainly above and beyond what we normally would be doing. And certainly we would think that now that the county has received these funds, that there would be some funding set aside for Potter Valley fire, related to the impact on the fire department for the fires and the services that we provided.” Water is always an essential service, especially during a fire. Jared Walker, the operations manager at the Redwood Valley County Water District, said a major rate study is coming up soon, and he expects significant increases in the water bill to pay for the upkeep of aging infrastructure. Insurance and FEMA paid for the lost booster station on Tomki Road, but the water treatment plant on Road D needs some upgrades. And the drive shafts on the motors for the pumps that pump water to the plant from Lake Mendocino, which is four and a half miles away, also need some repairs. The drive controls on one of the motors have already been repaired, which Walker says cost just under $100,000. Walker would also like to see some fire hydrants in Redwood Valley. The community relies mostly on surplus water from Lake Mendocino, and Walker says the district has spent about a million dollars already trying to find alternate sources. Studies to look for more water will cost more money, but Redwood Valley is $7.6 million in debt to the Bureau of Reclamation, and is not eligible for grants. And the problem with drilling more wells, says Walker, is that the State Department of Drinking Water requires proof that well water is groundwater. Chief Dale thinks that, with this windfall, a lot more fiscal responsibility is in order at the county level. He was nonplussed by the seven county departments projected to exceed their budgets by at least $150,000 each. And he offered a blunt analysis of a preliminary suggestion to spend $2.8 million of settlement funds to repair the roof on the property at Whitmore Lane, which was known to be damaged at the time of the purchase. He was nonplussed by the seven county departments projected to exceed their budgets by at least $150,000: “They need to clean up their act, is what I think, as far as the county goes.”

Real Hope is hard. I confess how hard I find it to open daily to my own pain, let along my heart open for a hope that’s wide enough to envelop Aleppo, Haiti, Don Dale, Manus, Baghdad, Hebron, the Great Barrier Reef. Or even just enough hope for reconciliation with those from whom I am [...] Read More... The post Keep On Swimming appeared first on Open Table Metropolitan Community Church.

On this weekend edition of the podcast, Chris Walsh, editor of the NT Independent online newspaper, talks about the stories making the news in the Territory including the Federal Court decision on compensation for the live cattle trade ban, the High Court decision on the use of tear gas at the Don Dale youth detention facility, business plan for the State Square project, morale in the police force, fuel prices and opening up of pubs and clubs post Covid-19 lockdown. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

As crime is one of the central issues in the Territory (the other being the economy), we thought it was time to speak with the former Attorney General and Minister for Corrections, John Elferink. Under the previous CLP Government, John had introduced a range of reforms to the criminal justice system to deal with crime, and by all accounts, those policies seemed to be working. Crime certainly did not appear to be as much of an issue as it is now. So when the ABC’s flagship program, 4 Corners, came knocking, John allowed them unfettered access to the Northern Territory prison system. The result was catastrophic. Following the airing of the program, the public outrage over the treatment of juvenile offenders by the Department of Corrections forced the Commonwealth Government to step in and announce a Royal Commission the very next day. But what was the real story? Why didn’t the Royal Commission, which cost Territory taxpayers $74 million, not even issue so much as a parking ticket? In this episode we take a deep dive into the life of John Elferink and for the first time, we hear his side of what happened at Don Dale. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

Remembering a trailblazer of Indigenous social justice, a tribute to the late Uncle Sam Watson.

Remembering a trailblazer of Indigenous social justice, a tribute to the late Uncle Sam Watson.

Happy New Year dudes and dudettes! Back to our regularly scheduled programming next week. The holiday craziness has now passed. Time to breakdown the topic of the Don Dale youth detention center. But mainly, just talk about random shenanigans, such as- SES Search and Rescue, Bushfires, Alcohol delivery services... and other randomness. Enjoy. Hope you all had a most excellent Christmas/ Hannukah, Kwanza/ New Years! xoxoxox -Coarse Language -Sexual Content -Suggestive Dialogue -Violence www.patreon.com/carouselsnipervictim Links Help for Veterans- Legacy Mental health issues- Beyond Blue Domestic Abuse- LifelineCaring for someone with a drug problem?- Here. Produced by Shaun Jeffery Follow us on all your finest social tubes: @CarouselSniperVictim @DeadGlassDesign Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Almost two years since changes were implemented following a royal commission into youth detention, tear gas is again being used on children in the Northern Territory. Surprise laws have repealed recommendations on mechanical restraints and solitary confinement. Russell Marks on Don Dale, race and who’s writing the legislation that affects young people in custody.Guest: Journalist, lawyer and writer for The Monthly Russell Marks.Background reading:Tear gas returns to Don Dale in The MonthlyThe Saturday PaperThe MonthlyFor more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Just a total hate-in today, a real bleaker. Darcy's recovering from a literal blow to the head and Kieran's going through some weird McDonald's-induced vagueness episode, so marvel as they stumble over their own attention spans in order to talk about: the Don Dale facility, notorious hellhole where human decency goes to die. Oh, and it's a youth detention facility, so it's twice as vile. Kieran runs through some of its history and a couple of the latest developments. Spoiler: fuck all has changed in the last two years. Darcy's got a much nicer theoretical musing on the dangers of economic nationalism. Of course, it's Trump and Brexit-adjacent, so no real quarter here. What does it have to offer vs. globalism (nothing great) and what does it mean for the hopes of a brighter, more peaceful and internationally communal future (nothing good).    In headlines! Pamela Anderson puts elastic wonderboy Scott Morrison in his place; Matthew Guy has another policy basketball to shoot - whoosh! Nothing but nowt; Homophobic magazine says it had to close down due to all of the discrimination against its prejudice; and Glenn Druery's "hit-Netflix-drama-cum-baffling-disappointment-House of Cards" has started to come down, maybe, as he attempts to fully contain the Australian electoral system within a cash-based system of his design.

7:02 am acknowledgement of country  7:04 am headline news, discussion of the racist dogwhistling by our government and the likes of Andrew Bolt drawing on a article in Green Left Weekly that analyses the politics of the situation and how the richest 20-percent of households own 62 percent of all wealth in a new report.7:15 am part two of a interview with Peter Koenig about the politics in Venezuela and the current developments from a economical perspective.  7:30 am recent developments in the My Health record scandal  7:37 am round-up of politics in Palestine from Israel attacking new Freedom Flotilla seeking to aid Gaza and how Palestinians still continue to defy apartheid  7:55 am international news in Green Left Weekly the state of politics in the UK  8:00 am activist calendar8:10 am interview with Sabella Kngwarraye Turner from the Strong Grandmothers of the Central Desert Region and Meret MacDonald about their demands for a bail review of Aboriginal children held in custody and their on-going fight to shut down Don Dale. 8:18 am more news from Green Left Weekly examining the Timor Spy case and it's political implications. 8:27 am closing of program.

Today, we feature special guest co-host, Don Dale, Managing Member at Equity Risk Control Group. Volatility Review: A look back at the week from a volatility perspective. VIX Cash: Hit nearly 15.50 this week Yet another crazy week Russell's Weekly Rundown VIX Options: ADV - 777k, VIX call/put - 3.9, Total 13.7m (10.9m Calls, 2.78m Puts) Earnings Volatility: This season's theme is underperforming. FB, MSFT, AAPL, GOOGL & AMZN Volatility Voicemail: Listener questions and comments Question from ILM78 - It seems like the volatility space is dominated by Canadian pension funds. Why is that the case? How's the volatility landscape for U.S. pension and hedge funds out there? Do U.S. pension funds trade a lot of VIX options or OTC? Crystal Ball: Where will the VIX close on Friday? Last week: Mark L. - 9.55 Andrew - 13.25 Kevin - 10.50 Matt - 10.15 Mike - 9.99 Next week: Mark L. - 13.50 Mark S. - 14.00 Russell - 15.67 Don - 17.50

Today, we feature special guest co-host, Don Dale, Managing Member at Equity Risk Control Group. Volatility Review: A look back at the week from a volatility perspective. VIX Cash: Hit nearly 15.50 this week Yet another crazy week Russell's Weekly Rundown VIX Options: ADV - 777k, VIX call/put - 3.9, Total 13.7m (10.9m Calls, 2.78m Puts) Earnings Volatility: This season's theme is underperforming. FB, MSFT, AAPL, GOOGL & AMZN Volatility Voicemail: Listener questions and comments Question from ILM78 - It seems like the volatility space is dominated by Canadian pension funds. Why is that the case? How's the volatility landscape for U.S. pension and hedge funds out there? Do U.S. pension funds trade a lot of VIX options or OTC? Crystal Ball: Where will the VIX close on Friday? Last week: Mark L. - 9.55 Andrew - 13.25 Kevin - 10.50 Matt - 10.15 Mike - 9.99 Next week: Mark L. - 13.50 Mark S. - 14.00 Russell - 15.67 Don - 17.50 Volatility Views 292: Earnings Volatility, plus VIX Whale Returns Today, we feature special guest co-host, Don Dale, Managing Member at Equity Risk Control Group. Volatility Review: A look back at the week from a volatility perspective. VIX Cash: Hit nearly 15.50 this week Yet another crazy week Russell's Weekly Rundown VIX Options: ADV - 777k, VIX call/put - 3.9, Total 13.7m (10.9m Calls, 2.78m Puts) Earnings Volatility: This season's theme is underperforming. FB, MSFT, AAPL, GOOGL & AMZN Volatility Voicemail: Listener questions and comments Question from ILM78 - It seems like the volatility space is dominated by Canadian pension funds. Why is that the case? How's the volatility landscape for U.S. pension and hedge funds out there? Do U.S. pension funds trade a lot of VIX options or OTC? Crystal Ball: Where will the VIX close on Friday? Last week: Mark L. - 9.55 Andrew - 13.25 Kevin - 10.50 Matt - 10.15 Mike - 9.99 Next week: Mark L. - 13.50 Mark S. - 14.00 Russell - 15.67 Don - 17.50

The Four Corners report in to institutionalised abuse of children in the Northern Territory, has rightfully caused outrage throughout Australia. It even made headlines in the international press. But how sincere is that outrage when it comes from ‘our’ politicians, the very same people who preside over these systems of injustice? And why do so many non-indigenous Australians react with horror to these very particular forms of abuse, when anyone with their eyes open knows they are reflective of the daily lived experience of our Aboriginal brothers and sisters? Alex Whisson spoke to Walkley award-winning journalist and editor of New Matilda, Chris Graham, to try and make sense of the Don Dale outrage in a broader social context.

On 25 July, the ABC aired an episode of Four Corners showing the conditions of abuse in juvenile prisons in the NT, and in particular the Don Dale centre in Darwin.The footage brought the horrific realities of the juvenile prison system to TV screens across the country, shocking millions. However, it was not shocking to the families of Aboriginal people impacted by the criminal justice system every day.This episode brings you the voices, rage and demands of a snap rally held in Alice Springs the day after the story broadcast.Earth Matters #1047 was produced by Gem Romuld.

We speak with Robert Eggington of the Dumbartung Aboriginal Corporation on the call for a Royal Commission in the wake of the Don Dale detention centre revelations of abuse in the Northern Territory.

Discussion and analysis on issues in Australia and internationally. Australian NewsACCC head: Privatisation has damaged the economy; https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/62282 Firefighters vote on agreements; https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/62292 Government reinitiates deportations to offshore camps; https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/62273 Photos: Police shut down Melbourne occupation demanding Don Dale be shut down; https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/62308  International News: Turkey shuts down 131 media outlets; https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/62286 Chile: Workers win changes to pensions; https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/62312 Portugal's Left Bloc: 'We are competing for left hegemony'; https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/62309 Malalai Joya: West exploits Afghan terror victims; https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/62293 Interviews: Lali and Jacob interview Koby Lance Bunney about his decision to run for the Ballarat council as a local independent and discussed Aboriginal/Indigenous solidarity. Listen here. Lali interviews Les Thomas about the Indigenous Rights Movement in response to Don Dale and how to build links within the movement. Listen here. 

The royal commission into the Northern Territory's youth detention and child protection systems has had a shaky start. The Four Corners program that spurred the federal government into action has also raised questions about its previous knowledge of reports of abuse at the Don Dale detention centre. Chancellor of the University of Canberra Professor Tom Calma, who is co-chair of Reconciliation Australia and a Northern Territory Aboriginal elder, tells Michelle Grattan that there was “little to no interest” by the federal government and Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion into the numerous reports of abuse leading up to the Four Corners program. He says it was “pretty much swept under the carpet at the Northern Territory level” and that the Northern Territory government should not be co-sponsors of the royal commission. “You don't get the opportunity to have an independent royal commission very often and to have one where one of the major defendants is going to have to be the Northern Territory government … in all consciousness they should just withdraw from the process and leave it up to the independent commissioners,” he says. Calma questions Scullion's level of interest in his portfolio and calls for the appointment of a new minister. “His [Scullion's] interest in Indigenous affairs has really got to be questioned - and why he doesn't take note of the various reports that are out there, why he limits his consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to a small handful of people who aren't representative,” he says. “From an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective our hand is extended to government. It's not being embraced and that's what's got to change. And if that means we've got to change ministers to somebody who's going to be much more responsive, who's not going to have an attitude that consultation is about telling people what the government wants to achieve…the current minister is really not doing a good enough job.”

In this episode Lucy Dahill talks to Sally Neighbour the Executive Producer for 4 Corners, Jean Gamble, Psychotherapist and Dean Quirk, primary prevention program facilitator about the impact of the 4 Corners show Australia's Shame about the Don Dale youth Detention Centre in the Northern Territory and the psychological impact of incarceration on young people.