
Doin Time
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An open forum, presenting information and discussion around issues faced by prisoners in the criminal justice system and migration detention centers.
Doin Time
2d ago
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and of deaths in custody. First up on today's show, Marisa speaks with Sue-Anne Hunter who is a proud Wurundjeri and Ngurai (Nu-Ray) Illum Wurrung woman and Deputy Chair and Commissioner with the Yoorrook Justice Commission. She informs listeners on Yoorrook's work toward Treaty in Victoria through redress and address of the historical and contemporary systemic injustices against First Nations people. With in-depth discussion ..read more
Doin Time
2w ago
First up on today's program, Marisa speaks with Pamela Curr, longtime advocate of refugees and asylum seekers, condemning the disgusting display outside Victoria's Parliament on Saturday, where neo-nazis dressed in black held an anti-immigration rally, and were met with a large counter-protest. They discuss some of the appalling media coverage demonising these anti-fascist protestors, and the right's creation of division in Australia's political landscape. Each year, hundreds of people around the country gather at Myall Creek on the June long weekend t ..read more
Doin Time
1M ago
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images and descriptions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and of deaths in custody.This episode of Doin Time is a yearly dedicatation and tribute to the much-loved honourable Uncle Ray Jackson (27 March 1941 – 23 April 2015). Uncle Ray was a Wiradjuri warrior who dedicated his life to fighting for justice and human rights for aboriginal people and much more. First up on the program, we hear from Julie Tongs, proud Wiradjuri woman, campaigner, and CEO of Winnunga, an ..read more
Doin Time
1M ago
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images and descriptions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and graphic discussion of Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, as well as self-harm, violence, abuse, and racism. If this discussion raises concerns or issues, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people can call Yarning SafeNStrong for free and confidential support on 1800 959 563; non-Aboriginal people can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. This episode of Doin' Time features the VALS Prison Healthcare We ..read more
Condemning anti-trans activism | upcoming Palm Sunday events | Black Peoples Union "NO to the Voice"
Doin Time
2M ago
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images and descriptions of Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander people who have died. First up on the show, Marisa speaks with Nicole Lee (President of People with Disability Australia), about the anti-trans rally and counterprotest held outside Victorian Parliament last weekend. Standing in solidarity with the trans and gender-diverse community, they condemn the hateful transphobic vilification on the day by transphobic far-right activists and the neo-nazis who were also present. They also discuss th ..read more
Doin Time
3M ago
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contains audio images and descriptions of Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander people who have died, and graphic discussion of Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, and police brutality. First up on the program this week, Marisa interviews journalist and author Jeff Waters, about his 2008 book, Gone for a Song: A Death in Custody on Palm Island. He gives a background of the 2004 Palm Island Death in Custody of Mulrunji (the focus of this book) and issues with the police investigation and coroner's report in ..read more
Doin Time
3M ago
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images and descriptions of Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander people who have died, and of deaths in custody. First up on today's program, Marisa speaks with proud Gunditjmara man Alan Brown, an ambassador and life-member (and former chairperson/CEO) of the Victorial Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS), which this year celebrates 50 years of caring for community. He begins with a quick run-down on his experience broadcasting at 3CR with other First Nations Warriors since the 1970s, going on ..read more
Doin Time
3M ago
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains graphic audio images and descriptions of Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander people who have died, and of deaths in custody. This is the second part of the TJ Hickey commemoration, where Marisa begins the program by giving background on continued attempts by NSW police to weaken and subdue TJ's family, with claims that his death was merely an accident. She sends a message of support and strength. Before reporting on last week's rally, however, Marisa starts by interviewing Paddy Gibson, Anti-Racis ..read more
Doin Time
3M ago
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains graphic audio images and descriptions of Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander people who have died, and of deaths in custody. This episode of Doin' Time is dedicated to TJ Hickey, who died in custody on 14 February 2004 as a direct result of the actions of the Redfern Police. First up on the program, Marisa speaks with Tuffy Morwitzer, campaigner with Goongerah Environment Centre GECO, about campaigning to protect native forests and wildlife from logging on Gunnai, Monero & Bidelwel Country in s ..read more
Doin Time
4M ago
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images and descriptions of Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander people who have died, and in-depth discussion of Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. This episode of Doin' Time, the first of 2023, is dedicated to Veronica Nelson, who died in custody at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre on January 2, 2020. This week's show begins with a recap of the Findings of the Coronial Inquest into the passing of Veronica Marie Nelson, delivered today at the Coroners Court of Victoria, and the statements issued today by Aunty ..read more