Headlines:
Human rights organisations have warned that Australia may become “a safe haven for persons alleged to have committed the most serious international crimes” unless the federal government investigates Australian-Israeli dual nationals who may have committed war crimes in Gaza.
City of Melbourne Councillors will be meeting to debate and vote on whether to expand the Community Safety Officer program.
Australians who took part in a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have started arriving home after being released from detention in Israel.
The head of Australia's anti-corruption body has resigned two years before the end of his term amid long-running questions about potential conflicts of interest.
7:15am // On last week's episode of Done By Law, Lizzie and Helen spoke with Taylah Bell, a Boorloo (so-called Perth) based lawyer at Welfare Rights & Advocacy Service WA, and Project Officer for Remote Women's Access Project with Economic Justice Australia. To listen to the full interview and for other current legal issues presented by the Federation of Community Legal Centres, you can tune into the show on Tuesday 6:00pm to 6:30pm or online at 3cr.org.au/donebylaw
7:30am // Chloe Fragos is the campaign lead for the Alternative First Responders project by the National Justice Project. She is a trained lawyer and has worked as a solicitor, in front-line support, in policy and advocacy roles and coordinating community-led projects. o learn more about AFR and register for the action webinar, go to alternativefirstresponders.com.au or find them on Instagram at @nationaljusticeproject_au. A reminder that the event is taking place online from 11-12:30pm this Thursday, 28 May 2026.
7:45am // Thinzar Shunlei Yi is a Myanmar Democracy activist, speaking on yesterday’s Women on the Line episode. Thinzar is director of Sisters 2Sisters a women’s rights and feminist collective promoting global solidarity, providing mentorship for young women and supporting fighters on the frontline. In this interview Thinzar analyses the military regime’s recent banning of menstrual products as a political weapon, the impact this is having on the population, and how S2S is supporting people who menstruate.
8:00am // Catherine Noone is an organiser from the Save our Community Health Campaign. Following cuts to co-health services in Kensington, Flemington and Collingwood, the community has rallied to protect these services. Earlier this month, federal health minister Mark Butler announced an additional $1.5 million towards the co-health services. This comes amidst the completion of a report into the governance of co-health, which remains yet to be released to the public.
8:15am // Hannah Crompton is a theatre maker currently directing BINGO! An original musical written by Stella Byrne. The musical explores themes surrounding queer relationships, particularly against the backdrop of conservative religious beliefs and family expectations. Tickets are on sale now, as the show is running from the 27th - 30th of May at the MC Showroom, you can buy tickets at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1577074
Songs:
Love You More - Kee'ahn
Jen Cloher - Annabelle
