Heritage and National Priorities

Wednesday, 20 May 2020 - 7:00am to 8:30am

(0:00:00) Acknowledgement of Country.

(0:20:00) James Lesh, heritage and architecture historian, joins us on the show to chat about the passing of Jack Mundey, who was a prominent environmental activist and pioneer of conservation. We talk on Mundey's legacy and how heritage will shape into the future.  

(0:41:00) Keeping with the theme, our Tram Thought this week revolves around all things heritage. We ask how heritage is relevant, its importance and its presence in Australia. 

(1:04:00) Chairperson at IPAN (Independent and Peaceful Australia Network) Annette Browlie and Director of MAPW (Medical Association of Prevention of War) Dr Sue Wareham join us to chat about the national statement calling on the government to stop investing in unjust US-led wars. IPAN and MAPW are calling for the government to instead invest in the health and safety of its own people as a priority.