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On Saturday the 18th of March, the Brisbane community joined the Black People’s Union and Treaty Before the Voice Members in protesting against the voice to parliament. While support for the Voice is widespread, some sections of the population – both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal – have dismissed the Voice as inconsequential, arguing the focus should …
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This week Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced details about what the AUKUS agreement will look like for Australia. While the Opposition agrees with how the deal is going, there are some other issues they believe the Albanese government needs to focus on too. Image: Opposition Deputy Whip Senator Paul Scarr joined Eduardo Jordan at Radio …
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All week we’ve been hearing about the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal between Australia, the UK and the US. Details announced on Tuesday unveiled Australia will get several Virginia class submarines from the US, while eight brand new submarines are built here on home soil. But what does this deal mean for the Australian population? And …
A Victoria report on LGBTQ+ survivors of family violence details barriers to justice as the group engages with mainstream intervention order systems. The report attributes heteronormativity as a barrier to justice where notions surrounding family violence are typically characterised through a male-offender and female-survivor lens. Half of the LGBTQ+ victim-survivor report participants were identified as …
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The WA government’s Aboriginal Ranger Program has benefited communities by offering employment and strengthening connection to country, / according to a new study by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. Phase one of the $20 million program ran from 2017 to 2021, and is the subject of a new report, ‘Empowering People, Culture and …
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A new report released by Market Forces shows some superannuation funds are greenwashing their climate targets. The report shows how five superannuation companies are doing this practice, despite the legal risk they face. Produced By: Eduardo Jordan Featured In Story: Brett Morgan – Superannuation Funds Campaigner at Market Forces First aired on The Wire, Friday …
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Endometriosis is a common and often painful condition where the lining of the uterus grows outside of it – causing an inflammatory response, particularly around menstruation. While the condition varies amongst individuals, it is frequently associated with pain, bloating, heavy menstruation and impacts on wellbeing and at times, fertility. March is Endometriosis Awareness Month – …
The Yoorrook Justice Commission has recently heard from community members with first-hand experiences of the child protection and criminal justice systems, following a series of other hearings last year on various issues impacting First Peoples. This comes as Victoria’s controversial bail laws, which meant Aboriginal women were imprisoned at double the rate, are set to …
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