Acknowledgement of Country//

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Sanmati Verma - Legal Director at Human Rights Law Centre

Sanmati Verma, Legal Director at Human Rights Law Centre, breaks down the violence of mandatory visa cancellation and the different experiences of non-citizens incarcerated in so-called Australia. Sanmati and Dr Claire Loughnan from the University of Melbourne explored these issues in a recent report on the Prison to Deportation Pipeline, which found that there has been a tenfold increase in visa cancellations on 'character' grounds since 2014, leading to a significant rise in people held in immigration detention for this reason. 

You can read the report at Human Rights Law Centre's website here.//

First Nations listeners, please be advised that the following two segments contain discussion of the ongoing impacts of colonisation and genocide, cultural erasure, Stolen Generations, and child safety. Feel free to skip forward to the last interview, and that you can also always contact 13 YARN (13 92 76) and Yarning Safe'n'Strong 1800 959 563 for 24/7 mob only support.//

Clinton Hayden - Wiradjuri Blak queer artist and writer

Clinton Hayden is a Wiradjuri Blak queer artist and writer based in Naarm/Melbourne who’s practice spans photography, AI image creation, print, drawing, and bricolage to explore the intersections of personal and collective histories. In a recent article published in IndigenousX, Clinton addressed the homophobia and erasure that persists in cultural institutions of colonial Australia. This week, Clinton joins us to talk creative practice and resisting cultural harms.//

Meena Singh -  Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People in Victoria (Doin’ Time)

To mark Universal Children's Day on Wednesday 20th November, we revisit Marisa's April interview with Meena Singh on 3CR's Doin' Time show. Meena is a Yorta Yorta and Indian woman, and the Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People in Victoria. With over 20 years' experience in legal and advocacy roles, in organisations such as Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service and the Human Rights Law Centre, Meena discusses the holistic approach needed to advance the rights and interests of Aboriginal children and young people in Victoria, legally and beyond. 

You can listen back to the full interview on Mon 14 April here, and catch Doin' Time Mondays from 4-5pm on 3CR.//

Amy Ciara and Tilde Joy -  Kill Your Lawn and Kick Your Fence

Fellow 3CR legends Amy Ciara and Tilde Joy join us to chat about the launch of their new show Kill Your Lawn and Kick Your Fence, which hits the airwaves tomorrow at 9AM. Tune in for critical conversations about the ideologies that prop up our atomised lives in cities and suburbs, and how we smash them to build a different world, every second Friday from 9-10AM on 3CR!

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Covid Safety Bloc Naarm 

Reach out to them via their instagram to request free personal protective equipment in Naarm, kids masks are also now available.//

Beyond Bricks & Bars Fundraiser Birthday Party

Get down on Sat 14 Dec 5pm to 10pm at Kines in Brunswick. All proceeds raised will be donated to Beyond Bricks & Bars and the Incarcerated Trans and Gender Diverse Community Fund. You can purchase tickets here as well as donating to ITGD Community Fund and Beyond Bricks & Bars//

Image credit: Philip Mallis, Flickr, 2021 [source].