Episode 4: Covid 19 Hard Lockdown of the Towers

Tuesday, 18 August 2026 - 9:00am
The People's Record Episode 4

In 2020, 9 public housing towers were put into strict, police enforced lockdown. At the time, Idil lived in a neighbouring public housing estate and had deep connections with many of the people who were suddenly trapped inside. Reem shares stories of organising from inside the lockdown.

 

Idil speaks with Gunnai and Gundtijimara woman, Meriki Onus and Yamatji woman, Crystal Mckinnon about solidarity and community resistance of racialised communities during this time.

The People's Record
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The People's Record: Race, Policing and Public Housing, is a 6-part documentary narrative podcast series

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Idil Ali

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