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    Michael Mansell: a life of radical resistance

    Michael Mansell: a life of radical resistance

    Activist and lawyer Michael Mansell has been fighting for Aboriginal rights in Australia for over 50 years. In this episode his daughter Nala Mansell sits down with her father for a conversation about his life on the frontline, and the resilience of palawa identity in lutruwita Tasmania 

    • 29 min
    The Friendship Spitfire: Jack Dawson-Green's war story

    The Friendship Spitfire: Jack Dawson-Green's war story

    A story of swagger, bravery, skill and ultimately, friendship, set on the frontline of war

    • 28 min
    Section 71: The Hindmarsh Island Bridge Affair (Part 2)

    Section 71: The Hindmarsh Island Bridge Affair (Part 2)

    In the second part of the bitter and long-running case known as the Hindmarsh Island bridge affair, the battle heads all the way to the High Court.

    • 28 min
    Section 71: The Hindmarsh Island Bridge Affair (Part 1)

    Section 71: The Hindmarsh Island Bridge Affair (Part 1)

    Ever wondered how the term "secret women's business" entered the Australian vernacular? It's part of a bitter legal battle over land, culture and history in South Australia.

    • 28 min
    Section 71: Communists, Terrorists and the High Court

    Section 71: Communists, Terrorists and the High Court

    How much power does the federal government have to protect Australians from international threats?  Two key High Court cases, 50 years apart, which put this question to the test.

    • 28 min
    Section 71: The High Court Dog-Fight on Schools Funding

    Section 71: The High Court Dog-Fight on Schools Funding

    The High Court showdown over religious freedom that could help you understand how schools are funded to this day

    • 28 min

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