Police powers, Remembering William Cooper, and Children on Nauru.

Monday, 19 November 2018 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Marisa interviewed Anthony Kelly from Flemington Kensington Community Legal Centre, about some research that Tamar Hopkins is conducting about Police stops and search, highlighting the need  to improve  police conduct. 
Marisa then interviewed Yael from the Jewish Democratic society about an Event in Footscray coming up honouring Yorta Yorta Elder William Cooper, who marched against the Nazi regime, during World War 2.  The event is happening on 6 December, at Flagstaff Gardensfrom 6.30pm. Marchers will also walk from William's house to the city.  Plans were made to interview in more detail about this, on 26 November. 
Finally, Marisa interviewed Pamella Curr an activist, who formerly headed up the Asylum Seeker Resource centre, about refugees and asylum seekers on Naru. The discussion namely included children on Nauru, and the urgent need for them to be brought to Australia for medical treatment.
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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