Courts and Public Interest in Australia, Family Safety, Treaty + Voice, Iran's Life Women Freedom Movement and Voice Legal Myths

Wednesday Breakfast

AOC// Headlines// 7.07 AM Grace speaks with Isabelle Reinecke, founder of Grata Fund, and author of newly released book "Courting Power: Law, Democracy, & the Public Interest in Australia'. We discuss the importance of court laws and how it helps with the public interest of Australia.7.27am Sunehra spoke to Beth McCann, Director of the Centre for Family Research and Evaluation at Drummond Street; In light of an recent report released by Family Safety Victoria, experts are saying that Australia is not equipped to keep at-risk families safe during a crisis. Data indicates that family violence spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic and services were stretched in terms of providing the support needed. Link to report: https://www.rmit.edu.au/news/all-news/2023/sep/future-proofing-safety-report Other links to services: [Family and domestic violence] The Orange Door: https://www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au/ Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 Lifeline 13 11 14 Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 Standby - Support After Suicide 1300 727 247 headspace.org.au7.41am We hear from Senior initiated clan leader of the Yolŋu Nation of North East Arnhem Land, Rev Dr Djiniyini Gondarra OAM outlines his position on Treaty and the upcoming Voice Referendum. (First aired on 3CR Solidarity Breakfast 23rd September)7.55 am Claudia speaks to Kamran Motamedi, an Iranian researcher living in Naarm, speaks to us about the Women Life Freedom movement in Iran. This week Kamran tells us about some of the obstructions to progress in Iran – from the absence of labour unions, the role of misinformation, capitalism and Western imperialism. This segment is the second part of an extended interview about Iran’s political landscape. Part Two to be broadcast next week on 3CR Wednesday Breakfast.8.12 amPatrick spoken to Australian Catholic University Professor and Dean of Law Thomas More Law School Patrick Keyzer debuking the myths around the upcoming voice referendum?MusicBlack Matriarchy by Barkaa *Content Warning