Sacred trees and Refugees

Marisa interviewed Brett Collins from Justice Action  about the broken Nsw youth justice system, which sees highly disadvantaged children and youths locked away in under-resourced facilities.  THE recent Riot at a prison in Nsw was discussed, and  highlights of systemic issues. Brett spoke about the position of Justice Action, which they will be bringing to the Minister.Next, Marisa interviewed Chris Breen from the refugee Action Collective who gave an update on the plight of asylum seekers and refugees on Manus and naru also talking about the fact that it's 6 years too long, bring the refugees on Manus & Nauru back to Australia. Marisa then interviewed Dt First Nations Warrior and Campaigner about djab Wurrung traditional owners to protect Aboriginal land and sacred trees along the 12-kilometre stretch of the Western Highway. Dt gave an update on the legal challenge of the owners, the red alert and how to get to the camp. Finally, a prerecorded interview by Peter was played featuring Ravi, asylum seeker, proet and writer talking about an event hosted by Food for Thought raising money for refugees. It was discussed that Ravi will cook dinner from his homeland and his mother's Recipes.