Attack on protesting laws, Inquiries into the ABC and Pentecostalism in politics

Wednesday, 3 October 2018 - 7:00am to 8:30am

Wednesday 3rd of October

7:00 Welcomes and discussion, with mentions of:

-          Kon Karapanagiotidis and his book,  “Power of Hope” talking about the power of community.

-          Research into 4 day working day research in New Zealand and it’s benefits in work performance and community involvement.

-          New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her UN Speech.

7:10 Jessica Ibacache discussing upcoming World Health Day (October 10th) and the art collective ‘In Sickness and Stealth’ an event celebrating World Health Day through art, performance, music, stalls.   

7:20 Featured song “Sincerely Me” from the stage production Dear Edward Hanson.

7:30 Interview with Emma Wasson from the Bob Brown foundation around new legislation introduced to curtail protest rights of environmental groups. As well as the Takayna / Tarkine campaign, looking to protect

7:45 Interview with Andrew Dodd about his article in the conversation “With Justin Milne gone, how does the ABC go about restoring its crucial independence?” around the recent inquiry launched within the ABC after allegations of government interference, the call for greater investigation under a Senate Inquiry and the importance of the independence of the ABC.

8:00 Featured song by the Dreggs “Ocean and Earth”

8:10 Dr Tim Jones, from La Trobe University and ARCHSHS (Australian Research Centre for Sex Health and Society) talking about the policy footprint of Pentecostalism within Australian government.

8:26 Featured song by the Dreggs “Give myself to You".

8:28 Goodbyes and Thankyous to all our guests.