*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-Racist Activist based in Sydney. He discusses the February 6 sentencing of the Neo-Nazi extremist who plead guilty to his part in attacking Paddy's suburban home 2021 — 2 years with a nonparole period of 18 months. Paddy gives background to why he has been a target of harrassment, facism in general, and also far-reaching issues in regards to homeless first nations people attacked and harrassed in NSW.
For the second part of the program, Marisa is joined by Raul Bassi from the Indigenous Social Justice Association (ISJA) Sydney, who attended the rally on Feb 14, for the 19th anniversary of TJ Hickey's passing. He provides background for the rally, and the injustice of the racist system where, despite the petiton with 14,000 signatures presented to NSW Parliament for a full independent inquiry into TJ's death, it was determined that police were never responsible, and there was no appropriate outcome or inquest. He gives listeners a report on this year's rally, comparing and contrasting it with previous anniversary rallies, and how to keep important issues active, with plans for TJ's memorial plaque and more. The struggle continues.
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