Doin Time Marisa

*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.First on the show is Keith Munro, the Director of First Nations Art and Cultures at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. Keith is continuing the extraordinary legacy of his grandfather Lyall Munro Senior through his passionate commitment to his people. He talks to Marisa about the importance of historical truth-telling in the context of the upcoming Myall Creek Massacre Memorial this upcoming weekendSecond on the show is senior solicitor at the Redfern Legal Centre, Samantha Lee. She joins Marisa to discuss a landmark class-action lawsuit challenging the legality of hundreds of strip-searches carried out by NSW police at music festivals over the past 6 years.

*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.In this episode, Marisa is joined by Nina Storey, a formerly incarcerated woman and member of the FIGJAM collective. Together they discuss her advocacy for prisoners rights, as well the current ongoing campaign to permanently prohibit the practice of strip searching of inmates in Australian prisons.Next on the show is Bo Spearim, a First Nations activist and podcaster who will be speaking at the upcoming June 2024 Myal Creek Massacre June Memorial commemoration. FInally, David Glanz from the Refugee Action Collective reflects on the vigil and march held last Friday to honor journalists who have lost their lives in Gaza. 

*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.On this week's show Marisa is joined by Sue Ann Hunter, a proud Wurundjeri and Ngurai Illum Wurrung woman and the Deputy Chair and Commissioner of the Yoorrook Justice Commission. They discuss her significant work, with a particular focus on the recent land injustice hearing in which First Peoples are sharing their perspectives with Yoorrook, highlighting the importance of land, sky, and water, as well as the ongoing impact of colonization. Secondly, Marisa talks with Keiran Stewart-Assheton, president of the Black People's Union, and Traditional Owner of Wani-Wandian Country in the Yuin Nation. He updates on the recent May Day rally and march for International Workers' Day, centered around the message: 'No more Imperialist Wars: International Worker Solidarity Against Colonialism'. They also discuss the importance of standing in solidarity with all opressed people worldwide. 

*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.In this episode Marisa is joined on the show by Chris Breen, a member of Teachers and School Staff for Palestine NSW who are advocating against the Australian Government's backing of Israel. Chris discusses the suppression of Pro-Palestinian voices in educational institutions, highlighting the actions taken to inhibit expressions of solidarity with the Palestinian cause.Next up, Marisa chats with David Glanz from the Refugee Action Collective. They dive into the potential impact of the recently suggested Deportation Bill, discussing how it could affect refugees from various backgrounds worldwide, including those affected by the conflict in Palestine.Marisa is also joined on the show by Brett Collins, who for over thirty years has represented prisoners’ interests nationally and internationally. He is a Coordinator for Justice Action and a spokesperson for the Prisoners Action Group. On the show, he talks about the meaningful work he's doing to make life better for inmates now and in the future.                                     

*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.In this episode Marisa hosts a special 2024 tribute to the life of Uncle Ray Jackson. Uncle Ray was a Wiradjuri warrior who dedicated his life to fighting for justice and human rights for Aboriginal people affected by the so-called criminal justice system, and all people affected by state violence. A vocal and knowledgeable Deaths in Custody campaigner, and long-time President of the Indigenous Social Justice Association (ISJA), Uncle Ray received the prestigious French Human Rights, with the Australian state (despite its long history of atrocities) never allocating an award to him. The first tribute features Dr. Maria Giannacopoulos, Director of the Centre for Criminology Law and Justice at UNSW. As a distinguished scholar in decolonizing approaches to law and criminology, Dr. Maria Giannacopoulos reflects on Uncle Ray's invaluable activism, sharing insights and perspectives with Marisa on his enduring impact.Also joining the show is Carolyn Jackson, who shares heartfelt reflections on her father, Uncle Ray, discussing his lifelong commitment to human rights and his fight for justice for all.      

*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 week, Negar Panahi is welcomed to the show to discuss her work as Principal Managing Lawyer at Victorian Legal Service, and her advocacy around reducing the criminalisation of children and for more diversion opportunities for young people.  Also on the show is Meena Singh, a proud Yorta Yorta woman and Commissioner for Victorian Aboriginal Children and Young People in Victoria. She joins Marisa to discuss her work in advancing the rights and interests of Aboriginal children and young people in Victoria, and how to address the over-representation of Aboriginal children in child protection and the youth justice system.