NDIS Amendment Bill 2026, AI Scribes in Healthcare, Education in the Youth Justice System, H5N1 Bird-flu Outbreak, Many Hands Make's Audio Zine "Volume Press"

Tuesday, 4 August 2026 - 7:00am to 8:30am

VALID CEO Fionn Skiotis, is standing at a podium and speaking into a microphone. He is wearing a red umper blue lanyard, and qlasses. Behind him is a white banner with vellow and blue graphics, text reads: 'VALID Advocacy in Action Conference'

Headlines -

Prisoners in Victoria will no longer be guaranteed daily access to fresh air after legislation allowing prisons to deny outdoor access due to "operational considerations" passed.

Israeli forces have killed at least 19 Palestinians in Gaza, despite United States President Donald Trump announcing a plan he described as a “monumental step” towards peace and security in the shattered enclave.

British trip-hop band Massive Attack has been barred from performing in Singapore after an investigation found two members unfurled a Palestinian flag during a concert, police said.

Dozens of residents from the older persons public housing flats have invited Housing Minister Nick Staikos to receive petitions against the demolition of their homes.

Inez Winters is a Strategic Lead of Policy & Media and Katy Gagliardi is a Project Officer Community Development at VALID, Victorian advocacy organisation for adults with intellectual disability and their families. VALID’s recent submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee condemns the NDIS Amendment Bill 2026 in its current form for dismantling essential safeguards and exposing people with disabilities to severe risk.

Senate Full Report Due: Friday 14 August 2026
Inclusion Australia: How to contact your MP about NDIS changes
- https://www.inclusionaustralia.org.au/how-to-contact-your-mp-about-ndis-changes/
VALID Webinar: Building Inclusive Boards and Committees: people with disability as real
contributors - Thu, 27 Aug, 12pm - 1pm AEST. Online. Register Now!
- https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-valid-conversations

Lizzie O'Shea is a lawyer, author and founder of Digital Rights Watch. Lizzie also sits on the board of Blueprint for Free Speech, was involved in gambling reform for many years and at the National Justice Project, she worked with lawyers, journalists and activists to establish a Copwatch program. Today, we discuss a new report published by Digital Rights Watch on AI Scribes in Healthcare.

Report: Off the Record - AI Scribes in Australian Healthcare
- https://digitalrightswatch.org.au/ai-scribe-report/
Report: Guide for Using AI Scribes in the Medical Sector
- https://digitalrightswatch.org.au/guide-for-ai-scribes/

Emilie Owens, the Australian Education Union (AEU) is the sub-branch president at Parkville College about education in the youth justice system. The Victorian Government is the only state government in Australia to refuse the fully funding of public schools, this has serious effects on students and staff alike.This morning she returns to 3CR to talk about the AEU and their demands for fair work and funding.

Darcie Carruthers is a nature campaigner at the Australian Conservation Foundation here to speak with us about the recent H5N1 bird flu outbreak that is causing mass death tolls of birds and wildlife recently affecting Australia, the last continent reached. If you see affected birds or wildlife you can ring Australia's 24 hour wildlife emergency helpline on 1-800 675888. You can also find live updates at https://www.agriculture.gov.au/campaigns/birdflu

Shiree works with Many Hands Make, a creative community and platform in Melbourne founded by artist and producer Tash Atkins. It connects independent artists, makers, and thinkers to reduce the isolation of creative work through shared spaces and collaborative events. Today we discuss their upcoming project which is an audio Zine called "Volume Press."

Songs -

Saloma - Alunan Biola Saloma was a Singaporean-Malaysian singer who rose to fame in the 1950s. This is Alunan Biola or Melody of Violins.

Kee-ahn - Heavy Kee’ahn is a Kuku Yalanji, Jirrbal, Torres Strait Islander songwriter and performer from North Queensland. This one is 'Heavy' from her 2025 album, For Me, For You.