Acknowledgement of Country//

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• Government pursues NDIS growth reduction measures
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• Victorian universities accused of abusing Freedom of Information Act processes
• Farm Transparency International v The Game Meats Company case

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We played a speech from International Women’s Day by Kelly Flanagan, a Wiradjuri woman and survivor of intergenerational trauma, family violence and the prison system, and a member of the collective FIGJAM (Formerly Incarcerated Girls Justice Advocates Melbourne). Kelly spoke about the realities of imprisonment, survival and life beyond the system.//

Demi Adejuyigbe, director, comedian, musician, writer, performer based in LA, joined us to discuss his Melbourne International Comedy Festival show 'The Wheel'. Hot off the heels of his award-nominated special 'Demi Adejuyigbe Is Going To Do One (1) Backflip', he returns with a brand-new interactive hour of unpredictable songs, clownish bits, tight jokes, and surprise special guests. In this interview Inez and Demi discussed what it takes to curate a special (and do a backflip), their mutual love for heist films, the importance of independent media, and what to expect at Demi’s latest show. The Wheel is running from 7-19 April at The Greek, 168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne - get your tickets here.//

Dr Alistair Sisson, Macquarie University-based housing researcher and urban geographer, spoke with us about a range of housing policy concerns including the impact of supply chain disruptions on residential construction and calls for tax reform in the lead up to this year's Federal Budget. Alistair is a Macquarie University Research Fellow whose work focuses on housing, planning and urban development.//

Jessica Harrison, Australian Unemployed Workers' Union member and co-presenter of 3CR's Breadline show, spoke about the ongoing fight to Abolish Work for the Dole leading up to the 10th anniversary of the death of Josh Park Fing in April 2016. Jessica has been active in the AUWU since it was founded, starting the Wonthaggi Branch, and is now on the committee of management. Catch Jessica on Breadline, Mondays at 6PM on 3CR 855AM. Register to attend the 'Justice for Josh: 10 Years On' gathering outside the office of Andrew Giles MP in Thomastown on Friday the 17th of April from 1-2PM here.//