Queensland Government's attack on human rights in prison A landmark Senate Inquiry in to Australia's youth justice And Incarceration system 19 October 2026
Content Warning This Episode of Doin time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander epoples who have died, graphic discussion of deaths in custody and distressing material about human rights violations in prison. On this week's show we brought you an interview with Sohini Mehta Senior Lawyer from the Human Rights Law centre, who discussed the Queensland Government's attack on human rights in prison which will fuel theIncarceration crisis. The bill was spoken about in detail including the denial for people serving life sentences to have access to parole for at least five years, including children sentenced to life imprisonment under adult sentencing laws oncie they become eligible for parole.This dangerous Bill is called theProtectingQueenslanders from Dangerous Prisonersand strengtheningVictims rights Amendment Bill 2026which are extraordinary m'easures with the power to override the Act usually reserved for a war. For furhter information please go to the Huan Rights Law centre Website. The Second extendedinterview featured Bellingham Youthlaw's Policy and Advocacy Manager who gave evidence to the National Youth Inquiry. Naomi spoke about the Inquiry and the subsequent Senate report entitled Australia's Youth Justice and Incarceration System. Naomi unpacked the report and discussed evidence that was presented to the Inquiry.She talked about the report being a significant step towards the much needed reform to reduce the mumber of Australian children in prison. In particular First Nations children were highlighted as bing overincarcerated.Plese check the Youthlawwebsite for more information.
12 Oct 2026
Climate activists plan legal action against Police Ban On entering security Zone Near Perth Weapons Expo, Strip Search Bill
Content warning This episode of Dointime contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeoples who have died, graphic discussion of deaths in custody and distressing material about strips searches of children in prison. On this week's show we first had an extended interview with Violet coco and Brad Holmes, who are Melbourne climate activists who were issued an exclusion order by Western Australian police. They were two of 12 activists planning legal action aginst police ban on entering security zone near Perth Weapons Expo. Extraordinary police powers have been put in place carrying prison terms and Fines. The Human rights law centre is involved with this Legal Challenge in the Supreme court. Violet and Brad discussed criminalization of distent. For further information please go to the Human rights Law centre website. The second extended interview featured Debbie Kilroy Ceo of Sisters Inside and one of Australia's leading advocates for criminalised women. and children. She discussed the Strip search bill, the Crimes Amendment Prohibiting the Strip Search of Children Bill 2026 put forward by Lidia Thorpe, Independent Aboriginal Victorian senator. The bill focuses on baning strip search of children in prison. Lived experience of strip search and distressing material about trauma was discussed. Overincarceration of Aboriginal children was talked aboutin the context of colonosation. The bill will be debated in the Senate on Thursday. PLease go the Lidia's website, and also the Sisters Inside website for further information and Submissions.
28 Sept 2026
Prison Law Handbook edited by Fitzroy Legal Service Mining Of Sacred sites 29 September 2026
Content WarningThis episode of Doin time Contains Audio images ofAboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPeoples who have died, graphic discussion of deaths in costody and distressing material about folks in prison. On this week's show there was an extended interview withSophie Jest Senior CommunityOutreach Lawyerfrom Fitzroy Legal Service. Sophie talked about the Prison Law Handbook edited by Fitzroy Legal Service. Sophie is a staunch Abolitionist Activist who spoke in detail about the handbook and how this will help prisoners with complaints and information about parole, to name but a few examples.Please check out the wibsite for more information. The handbook will be in prison Libraries shortly and is an excellent resource to assist people in prison.There was also an extended interview with Boe Spearim, a First Nations Gamilaraay and Kooma radio host and podcaster. Boe yarnedabout Mining on sacred sites and gave an account of what is happening with Native title and legal battles with this ongoing campaign.
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