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*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.This special Doin' Time program is a dedication and tribute to the much loved and honourable Uncle Ray Jackson, born 27 March, 1941 and died on April 23 2015. He was a Wiradjuri warrior who dedicated his life to fighting for justice and human rights for Aboriginal people, and much more. Our first Tribute to Ray is Joseph Pugliese longtime activist and much loved guest on Doin Time, and close friend of Uncle Ray Jackson.  We will hear from his loved ones throughout the show.We will also interview Carolyn Jackson daughter of Uncle Ray. She has been a much loved part of the show since 2015 when her father passed away. Ray is missed by Carolyn, and her beautiful family.Lastly, we will bring you an interview with Rob from Monday Breakfast. On Saturday the 26th of April around 450 activists attended a counterprotest in the name of trans liberation. The action was countering the reactionary 'WOMEN WILL SPEAK' rally, organised by TERFs and white nationalists. A similar event held last year by the Women's Action Group, an organisation dedicated to spouting transphobia, was attended by members of the National Socialist Network. A group of trans and queer people, antifascists, and other allies disrupted Saturday's action by making noise and dancing to music in numbers vastly higher than that of the transphobic rally. Police set up a designated area during the day and used these powers to force activists, many of whom are disabled, to remove their masks before searching them with a wand. VicPol later used brutal force against protestors who were chanting about Victoria Police's murder of Somali man Abdifatah Ahmed in Footscray two weeks ago.  Doin' Time spoke to Rob Harrison, a proud non-binary, transgender and queer person, who attended the rally and witnessed the police violence. They are a co-host of the Monday Breakfast show at 3CR Community Radio. I invited Rob on to the show today because Uncle Ray was very committed to fighting police powers, and always stood in solidarity with our trans siblings. Rob gave an eyewitness account of the rally, and the police brutality. 

The year was 2012. A young Benita Kolovos arrives at her high school literature class to find a print-out on her desk. It's the Julia Gillard misogyny speech. When it comes to riveting moments in Australian media, Gillard's speech has few peers. It was raw, honest, and reached millions of Australian women who were fed up with double standards in the workplace, and in life. But one speech can't fix everything. Year after year, when International Women's Day rolls around, we have a special opportunity to reflect on where we are and how far we've come in the last twelve months.Inspired by the power of Gillard's speech, Benita pursued politics in journalism. At the same time, Maddy Harradence, a Registered Nurse, started a long meaningful career in her union, and Rebecca Thistleton forged a path in policy and media. These three visionary women come together for our annual 2025 IWD episode for a wide ranging conversation on politics, health, media, and sport. Women's issues impact everyone - this is not one to miss. CHAPTERS:00:00 Open01:58 Introduction07:38 Women in Politics10:36 Women's Healthcare21:52 Wages and Conditions29:55 Activity Test31:46 Family Violence44:00 Women in the Media53:56 Communicating to Younger Constituents01:07:04 Reasons for Optimism & Path ForwardThe presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au Support the showNew episodes out every Friday.If you like the show leave a comment below or leave us a review on Podchaser: https://bit.ly/36uFbp8Support the show on Patreon. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, X, Bluesky, and Instagram.

On a cloudy day in Melbourne's West, campaign workers in clashing t-shirts formed lines outside of schools and community centres. Residents, who often suffer from congested roads, this time navigated foot traffic on their way to the voting booth. February 8th, 2025 was the day of the Werribee by-election. It came after long-serving Labor MP, Tim Pallas announced his retirement - kicking off Labor's first real pressure test of the year. Stephen Donnelly sits down with seasoned pollster and campaign researcher, John Armitage, for a spirited discussion about why the Werribee by-election matters, and what Labor can learn from this moment as they rise to meet the challenges of 2025.CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction04:33 Werribee By-Election Overview16:23 The Liberal Strategy23:56 Lessons for Labor36:31 The Western Front47:21 Prahan52:36 Wrap UpThe presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au Support the showNew episodes out every Friday.If you like the show leave a comment below or leave us a review on Podchaser: https://bit.ly/36uFbp8Support the show on Patreon. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, X, Bluesky, and Instagram.

Madison Moffat & Sasja Sydek introducing their new collective, Trans Justice Alliance Victoria, and their urgent public letter of demand to VicPol to stop attending Midsumma Festival.You can listen to Madison and Sasja on Queering The Air on 3CR every Sunday from 3-4pm, or head to 3cr.org.au/queeringtheair for all their previous episodes. Kathryn Gledhill-Tucker & Samantha Floreani on Digital Rights under Surveillance Capitalism: We listen to an episode of Women on the Line that was first aired in 2022 named Digital Rights under Surveillance Capitalism which was conducted by Priya Kunjan . This episode is ever relevant in the era of chat gpt. Kathryn Gledhill-Tucker is a Nyungar technologist and digital rights activist who serves on the board of Electronic Frontiers Australia. Samantha Floreani is a digital rights activist and writer living on unceded Wurundjeri land.  You can listen to the full talk here: https://www.3cr.org.au/womenontheline/episode/digital-rights-under-surveillance-capitalism   Bree Ahrens from Environmental Centre NT speaking about the effects of Fracking in the Betaloo Basin. You can learn more about ECNT's work here : https://www.ecnt.org.au/  Songs:Gotta be strong by Warumpi BandPrembeshwa by Trio MioRedfern Girl by Glen Skuthorpe

Acknowledgement of Country// Headlines// We replayed the opening speech from this Monday's Vigil for Gaza, 7th Oct 2024, at the Marquis of Linlithgow Monument, by Evelyn Araluen. Evelyn is a Bundjalung Nation descendant born and raised on Dharug Country. She is a poet, researcher, co-editor of Overland Literary Journal. You'll hear Evelyn deliver an emotional speech from an Aboriginal perspective on the psychological toll of genocide and settler colonialism, followed by a poem called "The Power of Prayer, the Promise of Peace."// Autistic disability activist Shaun Bickley caught up with Priya last week to discuss the labour exploitation of disabled people in so-called Australia with a focus on the issue of wage theft by Australian Disability Enterprises or ADEs. Shaun has educated on disability and access issues on 3 continents and organised the first successful city-level campaign to ban subminimum wage anywhere in the world, in Seattle in 2018. Today, you heard part two of that conversation (part one here). Shaun is campaigning for an end to subminimum wage for disabled people in Australia, and has created an open letter, which you can sign onto as an individual or endorse on behalf of an organisation [Plain English version linked at top of letter].// Tamar Hopkins and Ilo Diaz of the Centre Against Racial Profiling joined us to speak about this week's launch of the Racial Profiling Data Monitoring Project. The project's website, racialprofilingresearch.org, hosts important data showing the extent of racial profiling in Victoria Police during street searches obtained via Freedom of Information requests covering four years worth of police search records. Tamar has been working in the area of police accountability and racism since 2005. She was the founding lawyer of the Police Accountability Project at Flemington & Kensington Community Legal Centre in Melbourne Australia in 2009. She has a PhD from UNSW on racial profiling, and has appeared as an expert witness at inquests and commissions investigating police accountability and racial profiling. Ilo has worked directly with communities experiencing human rights abuses in Melbourne, South America and Palestine. His background is in Human Rights observing in areas of conflict. Ilo also volunteers with Melbourne Activist Legal Support, providing his expertise to Legal Observer teams that observe police actions in protests.// David Mejia-Canales is a senior human rights lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre. He joined us today to discuss the call from the HRLC that condemed the NSW Police Commissioner's Supreme Court application last week whichsought to stop people gathering for pro-Palestinian anti-genocidal rallies and candlelight vigils in Sydney over the weekend. This follows a history of concerning legislature across the continent on the right to protest, particularly in NSW. Earlier this year, the Human Rights Law Centre's Protest in Peril report found that the right to protest has been under attack by governments and institutions over the last 20 years.// Rally for Public HousingSaturday 19 October, 11:30AM-1PM126 Racecourse Road, FlemingtonThis rally has been called in opposition to the Labor Government's plans to demolish and privatise all 44 public housing towers in Victoria, starting with towers on the Flemington and North Melbourne estates. The rally is supported by RAHU, BPU, SPHC, Friends of Public Housing Vic, Vic Socialists, Socialist Alliance, and 100% Public (formerly Save Barak Beacon).// Winter in GazaPalestinians in Gaza are approaching winter with very little to survive the season. With the increasing cost of commercial goods, families can't afford to feed or clothe themselves or their children making them vulnerable to illness or fatality. They need support to survive! A group of folks campaigning for different families in Gaza have decided to combine our campaigns to reach a total goal of $12,000 AUD by 18th Oct.//DONATE HERE:ACC NAME: Metals 4 Mutual AidBSB: 313-140ACC NUMBER: 1250 7209
Reference: Winter Image credit: Matt Hrkac, 2024. Support Matt's excellent frontline photojournalism here.//

On this iteration of the Monday Breakfast show you'll hear: Rob spoke with NTEU's Victorian Secretary Sarah Roberts about the Victoria University National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) members who have been stood down in response to Victoria University NTEU members striking for a new EBA with fair pay and conditions.  Megan Krakouer and Gerry Georgatos from the National Suicide Prevention and Trauma Recovery Project speaking with Marisa from Doin Time about the two deaths of young people in custody in so-called WA. Please note that this interview may contain references to self harm as well as may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody. Catch the Doin Time show from 4 - 5pm on Mondays, or alternatively listen to previous episodes here.Updates surrounding Disrupt Land Forces which begun on Sunday night. Rob and Eric spoke of the statement released by Melbourne Activist Legal Support surrounding VicPol's special powers given within the area surrounding the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Read the details here. They also spoke of the 100 police officers and multiple police helicopters deployed to escort a tank into the Convention Centre over the weekend. 1,800 police officers (one tenth of the state's entire police force) who will be on the ground to protect the arms dealers. We then hear two speakers from the SWANA region who spoke out this Saturday outside Federal MP for the ALP Peter Khalil's office on Sydney Rd in Coburg, organised by @merribek4palestine. First we hear from Mohammad Helmy, Greens candidate for Darebin City Council in upcoming local elections. He is also a staunch ally for the Palestinian Struggle. Then we hear Nathalie Farah, representative for Disrupt Land Forces, with some weekend updates and a call to action for the campaign.We Vote For Palestine is a project to make it easier for voters to identify Pro-Palestine candidates. They have created a ‘Vote for Palestine Pledge'. The Pledge is a commitment to take solidarity actions if elected. All council candidates in the NSW September 2024 and Victoria October 2024 elections will be invited to sign the pledge. With community support over the coming weeks, We Vote For Palestine will create a scorecard for each council ward in NSW and Victoria. Listen to 3CR's dedicated coverage of Disrupt Land Forces here. Songs played: Bow Down - BARKAAWar Pigs - Black Sabbath Persecutor - The Wretched of the Earth / Military Issue (Live) from the album 'A HOMELAND DENIED: A compilation for the Palestinian Liberation' compiled by the Hardcore 4 Gaza Initiative. All profits from this project are donated to MECA for Peace to send humanitarian aid to Palestinian youth in Gaza.'Witness' composed by Connor D'Netto and performed by Jayson Gillham, a pianist whose performance here in Naarm was recently cancelled after an on-stage dedication to Palestinian journalists who have died. All proceeds from the release will be donated to Palestine Australia Relief and Action. There is a limited edition risograph print of the song's art for sale involved in that effort too.

In part 3 of the Monica smit vs VicPol miniseries, SOS and Sandee update you on the proceedings of Monica Smit's court case against the State of Victoria over her arrests during a protest held in Melbourne during the pandemic lockdowns.This one is long but brings you up to date with the rest of the trial.Closing submissions and the verdict will be brought to you in September!Follow SOS and Sandee on Twitter/X at:https://twitter.com/SOS149https://twitter.com/sunnysandeelhttps://twitter.com/TinfoilTales_AUOur podcast episodes will always be free, but join our Patreon community for exclusive news, views, links, and to really go down the rabbit hole with us!https://www.patreon.com/TinfoilTales936

In this episode, SOS and Sandee update you on the proceedings of Monica Smit's court case against the State of Victoria over her arrests during a protest held in Melbourne during the pandemic lockdowns.This week does not end well for Monica...Follow SOS and Sandee on Twitter/X at:https://twitter.com/SOS149https://twitter.com/sunnysandeelhttps://twitter.com/TinfoilTales_AUOur podcast episodes will always be free, but join our Patreon community for exclusive news, views, links, and to really go down the rabbit hole with us!https://www.patreon.com/TinfoilTales936

In this episode, SOS goes to court! Nope, she hasn't been arrested and is not facing any charges; instead, she has gone to witness the self-proclaimed "show pony," Monica Smit, as she takes on the Victorian police for allegedly illegally arresting her at a protest during the pandemic lockdowns.Follow SOS and Sandee on Twitter/X at:https://twitter.com/SOS149https://twitter.com/sunnysandeelhttps://twitter.com/TinfoilTales_AUOur podcast episodes will always be free, but join our Patreon community for exclusive news, views, links, and to really go down the rabbit hole with us!https://www.patreon.com/TinfoilTales936

In this minisode, Monica Smit goes to court to air her grievances against VicPol for arresting her in a park during a pandemic lockdown.As Monica walks into court today, SOS and Sandee decide it's timely that Tinfoil Tales dedicate a minisode to Monica's grievances while coming together to air a few of their own and the grievances of Aunty Di.Follow SOS and Sandee on Twitter/X at:https://twitter.com/SOS149https://twitter.com/sunnysandeelhttps://twitter.com/TinfoilTales_AUOur podcast episodes will always be free, but join our Patreon community for exclusive news, views, links, and to really go down the rabbit hole with us!https://www.patreon.com/TinfoilTales936

The Victoria Police LGBTQ+ Portfolio manager Jeremy Oliver joins breakfast to talk about their achievements in the past month including: AWEI result – VicPol has been accredited a Silver in... LEARN MORE The post Victoria Police Pride Month wrap appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

VicPol & the Palestine Rally here II Sue Bolton, Merri-bek Councillor and Socialist, joins us to discuss the VicPol aggression toward the Pro-Palestinian Rallies with particular targeting of the weekly Sunday 12pm rally outside the State Library.Palestine in Schools Rally here II earlier this year when teachers at Victorian Schools were told not to bring politics into schools, especially opinions about the genocide taking place in Gaza, they launched a booklet of support materials for teaching what was happening in Palestine outside the Education Office in Treasury Place resources.This is the Week  here II Kevin Heally gives the definitive analysis of the Dutton nuclear solution.COTI No 7 here II Ralph Edward's Creatures of the Industry, which interviews the movers and shakers and members of the construction industry unions of yesteryear, is now in its 7th season. Oh how time flies when you are having fun. This episode covers a chat with BLF's last National and South Australian Secretary Ron Owens. Essential listening.Dr Gondarra OAM Passes here II the Martin Luther King/ Ghandi like figure of Indigenous relations in Australia Dr Gondarra AOM passed from this life peacefully on 18 June. He has left a message that all Australians should heed in his collaboration with Sinem Saban in their film Luku Ngarra: The Law of the Land to host a screening info. We speak with Sinem Saban. The image of Dr Gondarra is permitted but his first name can not be used.

Victoria Police Therese Fitzgerald responds to the concerning youth crime crisis that Australia is currently facing.Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/fifi-fev-and-nickSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another Monday Breakfast show, produced and presented by Rob Harrison in the studios of 3CR.  First up we hear an excerpt of Annie McLoughlin of Solidarity Breakfast's conversation with Anthony Kelly, from Melbourne Activist legal Support (MALS), about the VicPol's use of explosive weapons at the Webb Dock picket on March 22. You can listen to the full conversation here.Following that we play a part of Jan Bartlett's interview with James Hita about the campaign against deep sea mining from the Tuesday Hometime show. Jan starts the conversation by asking James how they got started in this type of activism and advocacy. The segment is just an excerpt of a longer interview, to listen to the full conversation, click here.  Then we hear Phil Evans, of Earth Matters, speaking with Patrick O'Connor from the University of Adelaide about Whalers Way, a new orbital rocket launch complex. The site is located on one of the last remnants of uncleared land on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula. This is just a portion of the full conversation which aired on the Earth Matters show, to listen to the full conversation, click here.For the past 10 weeks, Hume for Palestine has been organising actions at Heat Treatment Australia's Campbellfield location, including rallies and community pickets that have shut down work for a total of 13 days. HTA undertakes metallurgical processing of components for the F-35 striker jet and are integral to the supply chain of weaponry sent to the state of Israel. I spoke with Mercedes Zanker — an activist against militarism, 3CR broadcaster, and a member of Renegade Activists, who are part of the Hume for Palestine Collective — to talk about today's picket at HTA. The picket will continue until HTA publicly ends their contracts with Lockheed Martin and other weapons suppliers. For information about the picket and how you can get involved, see Hume for Palestine's Instagram. On Wednesday last week the Victorian Government released its response to the Yoorrook Justice Commission's report entitled ‘Yoorrook for Justice'. The commission is the nation's first formal truth-telling process set up to examine injustices experienced by First Nations people since colonisation. Of the 46 recommendations the report makes, the Victorian Government under Jacinta Allans supports just 4 in full, with 39 supported in principle or in-review, and 3 recommendations outright rejected. The establishment of a new police independent oversight authority, as recommended by the Commission, is being reviewed or supported in principle. The Victorian Government rejected recommendations that include: raising the criminal age of responsibility to 14 and the minimum age of detention to 16; overhauling discriminatory bail laws and creating a presumption in favour of bail for almost all offences; and strengthening the state's Charter of Human Rights to make it more accessible.I spoke with Nerita Waight, the CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service to talk about the Victorian Government's response. Community Announcements: Ongoing picket at HTA — 43B Lara Way, Campbellfield. For more info see Hume for Palestine's Instagram.On Tuesday April 16th there will be a protest outside Attorney General Mark Dreyfus' office against the Federal Government's alignment with Israel. It'll be held at 566 Main Street, Mordialloc from 5:30pm. Camp Sovereignty continues and your presence is encouraged. Events will be held throughout the week, for more info see the Old Country Calling Instagram. The Free Palestine rally will continue again this Sunday at 12pm outside the State Library to pressure the Federal Government to act of the genocide occurring in Palestine. Songs played: Sentimental and Monday - Holy HolyI Believe (When I Fall In Love It'll Be Forever) - Father John Misty recorded at Electric LadyMorning Sun - Bumpy 

Muayadi Ali @ Palm Sunday Rally here II Muayadi Ali gave an impassioned speech calling for support for Palestine at the Melbourne Palm Sunday Rally.Vashti Fox @ Marxism 2024 here II Vashti Fox gave the speech of the day at the first day of Marxism 2024 entitled Against Colonialism, Empire and Caital full speech hereVicPol & Explosive Weapon Use here II We speak with Anthony Kelly, from MALS, about the VicPol use of explosive weapons at the Web Dock picket on March 22.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy slices and dices the week with satire.Threat to Live Music Venues here II Yarra Councillor Steve Jolly alerts us to the threat to live music venues posed by astronomical hikes in public liability insurance.Quaker Statement for Peace here II At the Palm Sunday Rally they had Interfaith statements calling for peace.We play the Qaker statement from the day featuring the music of the Tarab Ensemble. Tarab Ensemble has a benefit for Palestine on April 10th @ Brunswick Ballroom tickets

Rachel Jarry graced the WNBL for over a decade, claiming championships with the Bulleen Boomers and Southside Flyers. A WNBA champion with the Minnesota Lynx in 2013, Rachel also represented Australia at the London and Rio Olympics, earning bronze medals. Amidst a stellar career, she joined Victoria Police Academy in 2019, currently on secondment to a Detective Unit. Deanne Butler is considered a serious trailblazer for women's basketball. Deanne made history with the first WNBL Championship-winning AIS team and went on to a stellar 13-year WNBL career, DeAnne's impact is undeniable (251 games, earning Life Membership). Balancing full-time shift work at VicPol with a thriving basketball career, she represented the Opals in 2005, for China tours and FIBA World Cup Qualifiers. Post-retirement, she ventured into coaching, achieving success in various leagues and even securing a FIBA Scout role at the Tokyo Olympics and the Women's World Cup in Sydney. This episode is brought to you by Victoria Police. Search police careers to find out more. Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. www.linktr.ee/thefemaleathleteproject Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport 

David Hood, a 78er who marched and was arrested in the original Mardi Gras, shares his experiences of the infamous day in queer history, and reflects on the meaning of pride. Find out more on the first Mardi Gras. Frank Gafa, a queer Aboriginal unionist, speaks on the No Police at Pride campaign, the lack of engagement from VicPol in LGBTQI+ community issues, and a new community led pride happening next year. Find out more on No Police in Pride, and sign the petition here. Follow the campaign on Instagram @no_police_at_pride  Songs:Etude Op.1/9 in A Flat -- classical piano piece played by David HoodRĀIN by Samuel GaskinNightmare by Mani Blü

2ND SUMMER SEASON SOLIDARITY BREAKFAST PROGRAMPalestine Solidarity Katoomba here & Sydney 17th Dec here II Antony Lowenstein talked to a Palestine Solidarity Crowd in Katoomba and we hear some words from the Sydney rally.recordings thanks to Vivien Langford.Vicpol shaggy dog tale of arrest here II Simon Hunt relates how he and his partner were targeted by Vicpol for waving a free Julian Assauge flage too close to the MCG on Grand Final Day.a chat with Filmmaker Robert Connolly here II Robert Connoly, film director, talks to us about his film Blueblack and other things in general just before going to the Asia Pacific Screen Awards in 2023.Fiona Scott Norman @ Green Left Comedy Debate 2023 here II We hear from comedian Fiona Scott Norman who did a set at this year's Green Left Comedy Debate mced by Tom Ballard which asked should we welcome our new AI overlords.Awful AUKUS Arthur Rorris Reports here II In Sept 2023, South Coast Labour Council Secretary Arthur Rorris was in town and gave a talk about AUKUS the nuclear subs deal between Australia and the Americans. The horrible ramifications of the deal has been some what pushed from centre stage by the the extremely horrible events in Palestine. However today we revisit the issues for the South Coast and Australia generally of the AUKUS deal.

Editors note: fairly big trigger warning for anyone who might find discussions about CSA either triggering or just a bit much. It's an important conversation to be had but we understand if some of you just want to nope out of this one. If any of the content in today's program raises any issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue 1300 22 3646.------------------------------------The CRP podcast returns to True Crime as Jack outlines his investigations into the Ballarat Diocese and how offending priests were moved out and their scandalous behavior covered up. This is the sequel to Unholy Trinity where VicPol conspired with the Catholic Church in 1972 to protect an outrageous paedophile priest from being charged. More than 20 years later, they were up to it again as the Ballarat Diocese sought to remove 'embarrassing' priests from the Church and let them loose on unsuspecting communities. For more on Paul David Ryan and Ballarat - we also looked at him in Episode 37.

VicPol & the protest that wasn't here II Simon Hunt's account of police action outside the MCG on Grand Final Day as they put the Victorian anti-protest laws into action - the problem was there was no demonstration just two people walking past with flags.Lydia Thorpe Media Conference after Nazi Slur here II Senator Lidia Thorpe responses to on-line Nazi threats against her at a media conference outside the Exhibition Gardens on Thursday 5th Oct.Refugee Snap Action Home Affairs here II Refugee Action Collective speaking out against on-going cruel treatment of refugees by the Australian Home Affairs Department.Wikileaks 17th Birthday here II Tuesday 3th Oct was the 17th birthday of Wikileaks and supporters of Julian Assange set up outside the ABC, the US Consulate and the UK Consulate to remind people of this important date.This is the week here II Kevin Healy runs through the week with satire.VCA MelbUni Strike Rally here II Rousing speeches from the striking VCA workers as part of the week long strike at University of Melbourne by NTEU members.

Mark Thomas is a down to earth, honest and unusually frank Policeman of over 2 decades.In this episode Mark talks openly about his battle with PTSI but the difference with Mark is he is a still a serving/current Vicpol member. Mark was able to recover enough from his PTSI to be able to RTW but much of that was because of the unwavering support of his supervisors. His immediate supervisor understood more than many about how to deal with a member trying to manage psychological injuries, and the difference that has made in Mark's recovery is to be honest, incredible. This is Marks story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody. Inner Melbourne Community Legal recently released a report entitled Policing COVID-19 in Victoria: exploring the impact of perceived race in the issuing of COVID-19 related fines during 2020 - first up on today's show, Marisa speaks with lead researcher on the project, Dr Tamar Hopkins, about evidence of racial profiling by Victoria Police against people of African/Middle Eastern appearance during the lockdown, and also of First Nations people in an analysis of COVID fines data. Later, Marisa speaks with Renuga Inpakumar, young Tamil Eelam activist with the Tamil Refugee Council, who are urging Immigration Minister Andrew Giles to stop the deportation of Dixtan Arulruban and grant the young Tamil man a Permanent Visa. To quote their latest media release: Dixtan was just 13 years old when his father was murdered in the 2009 Mullivaikkal genocide in Sri Lanka. He is currently in detention in Australia. Last up on the show, Marisa interviews Wani Wandian man and President of the Black Peoples Union, Kieran Stewart-Assheton, about the BPU's progressive NO campaign in regards to the Voice to Parliament, alternative initiatives and also about their demands and recommendations to achieve true change for Mob in this country. Head to www.3cr.org.au/dointime for full access to links and previous podcasts.

Dave Evans was a member of Victoria Police for 23 years until you guessed it, he was ill-health retired due to what Dave would prefer to call ‘a psychological injury' Dave left Policing because he realised VicPol's values and morals didn't align with his own. The impact of requiring a victim to explain the most intimate, often humiliating and embarrassing details of lets say a sexual offence in a statement took its toll on Dave as he was the one who had to pick up the victim's broken pieces.This is Dave's story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Evans was a member of Victoria Police for 23 years until you guessed it, he was ill-health retired due to what Dave would prefer to call ‘a psychological injury' Dave left Policing because he realised VicPol's values and morals didn't align with his own. The impact of requiring a victim to explain the most intimate, often humiliating & embarrassing details of lets say a sexual offence in a statement took its toll on Dave as he was the one who had to pick up the victim's broken pieces.This is Dave's story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Thomas is a down to earth, honest and unusually frank Policeman of over 2 decades.In this episode Mark talks openly about his battle with PTSI but the difference with Mark is he is a still a serving/current Vicpol member. Mark was able to recover enough from his PTSI to be able to RTW but much of that was because of the unwavering support of his supervisors. His immediate supervisor understood more than many about how to deal with a member trying to manage psychological injuries, and the difference that has made in Mark's recovery is to be honest, incredible. This is Marks story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I haven't left y'all, just been a tad busy with other things.In this episode:I give an update on the VCAT matters, and when the important dates are.Counter some of the deliberate vegan disinformation out there.Talk about the RBA, and how they have been setup by the First Ministers, and Prime Minister of Australia.Ask why VicPol haven't used the Fortification Removal Act to shut down bikie groups, yet want to ban patches and colours.And more...Want to have a rant, or call me out on something I said?Use the Fifth Estate contact form or send an email to cameron @ thefifth.estateYou can find my public key on keys.openpgp.org

In this episode of The Fifth Estate Podcast, Cameron talks about the following...Violence against VicPol (Herald-Sun)IBAC: CIRT's use of force increasing (Herald-Sun)VicPol have a go at the NSC (Herald-Sun)NSC's article criticising VicPol LRD (NSC)Firies have a go at Andrews (Herald-Sun)AnAl drops $1.4bn worth of funding for Victoria's hospitals (Herald-Sun)Steve Price says we should vote for Andrews (Herald-Sun)Wu-Flu scaremongering starts again (Herald-Sun, Daily Mail)Disney + snatches Dr Who from the ABC (Daily Mail)Want to have a rant, or call me out on something I said?Use the Fifth Estate contact form or send an email to cameron @ thefifth.estateYou can find my public key on keys.openpgp.org

In this episode of The Fifth Estate Podcast, Cameron talks about the following...Puff piece on Shane Patton (Herald-Sun)BLM Demands (blacklivesmatter.com)Libs plan for $2.00 public transport fares (Herald-Sun)Mickleham detention centre closing (DailyMail)Victoria's childbirth rate falling (Herald-Sun)23yo euthanised in Belgium (DailyMail)Want to have a rant, or call me out on something I said?Use the Fifth Estate contact form or send an email to cameron @ thefifth.estate

In this episode of The Fifth Estate Podcast, Cameron talks about the following...* Speed and red light cameras are about revenue raising, not road safety (Herald-Sun)* VicPol oversteps their authority again, this time with bikies (Herald-Sun)* WA police can stop people having a firearms licence based on nothing more than a suspicion (Daily Mail)* Swinburne Uni shows who they support politically (Herald-Sun)* Andrews regime is told to hand over documents, again. (Herald-Sun)November's general election in Victoria is one of the most important of our lifetime.We either embolden the uniparty or we send them a message that they are no longer relevant.To do this, we need to get the Australian Federation Party registered in Victoria.You can help with this by becoming a member via this link.

On this episode of the Fifth Estate Podcast, I talk about the following.Victoria Police times are increasing for high-priority call outs, sometimes up to an hour.Time for Victorians to wake up from the dream that the State will protect us.What we need to do is be our own first responder, and bring in castle doctrine.3AW interviewThere is a sperm shortage in Victoria.Article from The AgeTime to join the Australian Federation Party and make a difference in November.Link to become a member.

In this episode of the Fifth Estate Podcast, Cameron discusses the following.* Victoria Police not being able to find enough recruits. (Is it really because of the "tightened" job market, or is it because VicPol are a law unto themselves?)* Is Victoria Police testing the water with their Firearm Prohibition Order for someone who isn't in organised crime?* Speed cameras are nothing more than revenue raisers.* Supreme Leader Andrews spells Olivia Newton-John's name wrong on twitter and doesn't correct the post. (Is this acceptable for someone who has a multi-million dollar PR team?)* Victoria's public service wages bill blows out to $35bn.* Should people in the public service be excluded from voting due to a conflict of interest?* Is 78 too old to stand as a candidate for election, like Derryn Hinch will be in November?* Is it time to abolish local government as a paid role, and make it a voluntary position?* How long till Australia's blue and red ensign, and Eureka Stockade Southern Cross flag are listed as "extremist" flags, if they aren't already.

Helen, a former NSW police officer, suffered a traumatic event that triggered PTSD. Through Emerge & See, an independently supported charity, she began the path to recovery.

Natalie is the CEO of partnerSPEAK, an admirable organisation that provides support in unthinkable circumstances.

Kira Olney and The Mornington MonsterAside from working at Victoria Police, Narelle and Kira share something else in common: they both worked on the horrific case of the Mornington Monster, aka John Sharpe. Sharpe killed his wife and child and Narelle and Kira's paths would cross during the investigation to convict the killer. Here they talk through the emotional journey they both made on the path to finding justice.

What we know about undercover cops usually comes from Hollywood, but Keith Banks lived the life of an undercover cop in Queensland for most of his career. His stories are unbelievableGoing underground as a cop sounds like an exciting proposition for a young recruit still learning the ropes, and for Keith Banks that's exactly what it was. He would soon be immersed in the seedy side of criminal life, where he would assume the identity of a drug dealer with the aim of bringing down the cartels flooding the streets with narcotics. But the job would come at the cost of Keith's mental wellbeing.

Pip and Narelle's paths crossed many years ago in a court case they won against Pip's stepfather.Please note: this podcast covers content that may be triggering, including child abuse, pregnancy termination, and suicide.

Pip and Narelle's paths crossed many years ago in a court case they won against Pip's stepfather.Please note: this podcast covers content that may be triggering, including child abuse, pregnancy termination, and suicide.

In 1999, Peter was involved in a 19-hour-long siege in Victoria. He would earn Victoria Police's highest bravery award for his actions on that day.

In 1999, Peter was involved in a 19-hour-long siege in Victoria. He would earn Victoria Police's highest bravery award for his actions on that day.

Keith Banks joined the force at the tender age of 16 and spent time as an undercover and tactical cop, working under conditions impossible to comprehend. But these experiences had a consequence.

When Georgia returned home to find the house ransacked and her husband missing, she had no idea what she was about to discover.

When Georgia returned home to find the house ransacked and her husband missing, she had no idea what she was about to discover.

When Georgia returned home to find the house ransacked and her husband missing, she had no idea what she was about to discover.

Experiencing a tragic and heartbreaking death in the family led Marg to form a support network and help others in a similar position.

Experiencing a tragic and heartbreaking death in the family led Marg to form a support network and help others in a similar position.

Experiencing a tragic and heartbreaking death in the family led Marg to form a support network and help others in a similar position.

Narelle's guest today has been a teacher, a detective with VicPol and is now a member of Parliament.Please note: This podcast was recorded at Parliament House in Melbourne during a rare gap in Stuart's day. There are some unavoidable bells at the very beginning of the podcast that may detract from the audio.

Jane joins Narelle once again to talk about her son Zac's return from prison, the challenges that life now presents, and Zac's mission of redemption.

Jane has worn many hats in her career, including time as a forensic photographer and a paramedic.Content warning: Suicide and photography of the deceased are discussed in this podcast, so it will not be suitable for everyone.

Jane has worn many hats in her career, including time as a forensic photographer and a paramedic. Content warning: Suicide and photography of the deceased are discussed in this podcast, so it will not be suitable for everyone.