Children imprisoned to make Queensland 'safer' - 16th December 2024

Monday, 16 December 2024 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Children imprisoned to make Queensland 'safer' - 16th December 2024

*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 up in this week's episode of Doin Time, Marisa speaks to Maggie Munn of the Human Rights Law Centre about the new laws in Queensland that will allow children to be given adult sentences, and how they will disproportionately affect Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander children. 

Next, she speaks to Trinity Ford, interim president of People With Disability Australia. Trinity gives us a summary of the year in disability rights across Australia. 

Lastly, we hear from Meena Singh, Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People in Victoria, about Victoria's Youth Justice bill and the factors affecting human rights of young people in Victoria. 

 

Doin Time 4-5pm Mondays
Monday 4:00pm to 5:00pm
An open forum, presenting information and discussion around issues faced by prisoners in the criminal justice system and migration detention centres.

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Marisa

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