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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.