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Asia Pacific Currents
by Australia Asia Worker Links
Stories and issues from the Asia Pacific region with a labour and grassroots perspective. Regular interviews with activists from countries in the Asia Pacific region. Produced by Australia-Asia Worker Links.
Episodes
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Shenanigans in the Philippines Senate
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We speak with Jerome Adonis, Chairperson of the Kilusang Mayo Uno, speaks about the ICC arrest warrant for Philippines Senator Ronald dela Rosa and the response from the workers movementAsia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles...
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78 Years of Nakhba
Jamil Sawalmeh, ActionAid Palestine Country Director spoke at a public meeting hosted by APAN - Australia Palestine Advocacy Network - on the evening of 14 May. Here's that speech.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced...
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Gabriela Australia 30 year Anniversary
We speak to Ness Gavanzo from Gabriella Australia, about their 30 year annviversary fundraiser, the amazing work that Gabriella has achieved, and of course, we couldn't do that without touching on the 40 year anniversary of the EDSA revolutionAsia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour...
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East Timor Fundraiser
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We speak to David Ball, Deputy Branch Secretary of the MUA, about an APHEDA fundraiser for East Timor, and international solidarity.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is...
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Remembering Rana Plaza - 13th Anniversary
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We speak to Josh Cullinan, outgoing Secretary of RAFFWU, AAWL Bangladesh project co-ordinator, and founding member of Australia Bangladesh Solidarity Network, about the 13th anniversary of the collapse of Rana Plaza and the industrial murder of...
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Asia Pacific Currents - News
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.
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Ceasefire in the Middle East? Probably not.
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We speak to our resident Iran expert, James Barry, about the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker...
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News from the Region
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We repeat our interview with Shivani Kaur from a couple of weeks ago, about the labour codes in India.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker...
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Anti-Zionist Jewish comrade returns from West Bank visit
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We speak with James Crafti, proud unionist and socialist, and member of ASU4P, about his recent trip to the West Bank as an anti-Zionist Jew. He shared his thought, reflections, lessons and warnings in relation to the ongoing genocide, Israel's...
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India's Labour Codes
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We speak with Shivana Kaul from Bigul Mazdoor Dasta, a labour movement organisation in New Delhi India, about the new labour code that was introduced in India in November 2025, and consolidated 29 pieces of legislation into 4, having…
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The continuing US & Israeli war with the Middle East
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We speak with Joseph Daher, academic and socialist commentator on the Middle East, and internationalist, on US and Israel's aggression in the Middle East and the global imperialist system.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour…
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US & Israel invade Iran
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We speak with Omar Hassan, socialist activist, member of Socialist Alternative and the Victorian Socialists, and editor of the Marxist Left Review, on Israel and the US's invasion of Iran as well as the ongoing regional hostilities.Asia Pacific...
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Why is the US posturing for war with Iran?
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We speak with Jacob Grech, AAWL's organiser on anti-war and the peace movement, about the US's largest movement of military assets and troops into the middle east since the invasion of Iraq in 2003.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of…
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40 years since the EDSA People's Revolution Philippines
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We speak with Alexia Fuentes, chairperson of Bayan Melbourne, about the 40 year anniversary of the EDSA people's revolution in the Phillipines that overthrew Ferdinand Marcos Snr, and the ongoing legacy of Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jnr.Asia...
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People's uprising in Iran
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We speak with Bella Beiraghi, a socialist Iranian activist based in Melbourne Australia about the ongoing civil unrest and protest movement in Iran.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific...
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Herzog Out! Stop the Genocide
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We speak with Mai Saif from Free Palestine Melbourne about the upcoming visit of Israeli President, Isaac Herzog and the ongoing genocide in Gaza.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific...
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Ten-days that shook Syria
We feature an extended interview with Syrian academic and Leftist activist, Joseph Daher about the last 10 days in Syria.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio...
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South Korea - Martial Law or No Martial Law?
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We speak with Wol-san Liem from the International Transport Federation, based in Korea, and previously an organiser with the Korean Federation of Public Services and Transportation Workers' Unions. We discuss recent developments in South Korea...
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Workers Study Conference in Bangkok
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We speak with Samantha Bond, stallwart international trade unionist, organiser and trainer with the Australian Services Union, and AAWL Committee of Management member. Sam was delegated to attend the inaugural Workers Study Conference in…
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New Legal Regime for Asylum Seekers
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We play an interview first broadcast on Thursday breakfast where 3CR’s Priya Kunjan interviews Sanmati Verma, Legal Director at Human Rights Law Centre, about some recent updates in the legal landscape governing Australia's border regime,...
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2025 Philippines Elections and Labor Issues
Today we speak with Luke Espiritu, a Filipino labour leader and a campaigner for workers rights and social justice. A trained lawyer, Luke has dedicated himself to fighting for the rights of the lowest paid workers in the uber driving and transport sector. Luke is the PLM senate candidate for the...
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New initiative in the Asia Pacific & Sri Lankan elections
Today we speak with Noel Colina about the Initiatives for Workers Solidarity – Asia and the Pacific (IWSAP) as well as the inaugural conference being held in Bangkok in November this year. And we also speak with Aran Mylvaganum from the Tamil Refugee Council about the outcome of the recent Sri...
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Chhim Sithar is Free! The struggle at NagaWorld continues
On this week’s show, we hear an extended interview with Chhim Sithar, who led a high-profile strike at a Phnom Penh hotel and casino called Naga World. She was released from prison on Monday 19 September and has promised to continue the fight for workers who are demanding better wages and working...
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Kanaky commemorates Invasion Day
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We play an interview first broadcast on Tuesday breakfast where 3CR’s Emma interviews Sarah, who is a founding member of Free Kanaky Solidarity Naarm, about Kanaky Invasion Day.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and...
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News from around the region
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.Due to some technical issues we couldn't bring out our feature story for the week (but we managed to get it for our October 12 show so check out that podcast)Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia...
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Free the Refugees! The Legacy Caseload
Today we hear from 3 refugees who are legacy caseload refugees about the current campaign for permanent visasAsia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in…
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Free Kanaky Solidarity
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We hear speak with Cathy and Sarah, both founding members of Free Kanaky Solidarity Naarm, reporting on the recent return of a solidarity mission to Kanaky.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia...
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International Day for the Disappeared
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We hear from Stephanie Rabusa from Karapatan about some of the issues and commemorations for the International Day of the Disappeared.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is...
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Unite to Support the Refugee Encampment
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We listened back to sounds and speeches from the "Unite to Support the Refugee encampment" rally, a solidarity event held by the Refugee Action Coalition last Friday 16th August in support of refugees camping out in front of the Home Affairs...
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Bangladesh uprisings
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We interview Taslima Akhter from Bangladesh Garment Workers Solidarity about the recent protest movement in Bangladesh, the resignation of Sheikh Hasinam, and the rebuilding of a nation.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles...
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Legacy Caseload refugees in limbo
Narges, Aida and Afifa, three Temporary Protection Visa holders in limbo as a part of the Legacy CaseloadAsia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne,...
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New Leadership Elected at PALEA
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.Alnem Pretencio from Partido Mangagawa, updates us on the recent elections at Philippines Airlines Employees Association.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by...
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New Caledonia and the deepening crisis in France
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.Nic MClellan, independent expert on the Asia Pacific region joins us to provide an update on the unrest in New Caledonia in the context of a deepening crisis in France.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns…
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News from around the region
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.
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Where is Australia in Lockheed Martin's Global Supply Chain?
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.3CR Thursday Breakfast's Priya Kunjan interviews Michelle Fahy, independent journalist, about Australia's place in the global supply chain of Lockheed Martin's F35 combat aircraft, which the Israeli army is using to bomb Gaza.Asia Pacific...
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Combatants for Peace
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We hear a speech delivered by Isis Gur from Combatants For Peace, which is made up of former Israeli Defence Force combatants, and former Palestinian combatants, who now work together for peace in Palestine.Asia Pacific Currents provides…
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Julian Assange is Free!
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.Jacob Grech, AAWL's Peace is Union Business campaign co-ordinator about the historic release of Julian Assange.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia…
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Reem Yunis at the Docks Rally
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We listen to the speech delivered by Reem Yunis, Palestinian socialist and activist, at the Docks Rally on 25 May.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia...
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Asia Pacific regional issues in the construction industry
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.Apolinar Dong Tolentino, Asia Region co-ordinator for the Building Workers International, about regional issues in the construction industry.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region.…
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Docks Rally Speeches
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We hear a speech delivered by Mai Saif, Palestinian activist, delivered at the 25 May Docks Rally.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker...
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Iranian President Raisi dies in helicopter accident
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.Interview with Abbas Saidavi from Voice of Revolution, Iran, about the death of President Raisi in a helicopter accident.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by...
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Unrest breaks out in New Caledonia
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.Interview with Nic Mclellan about the current unrest in New Caledonia.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR…
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May Day Rally Speeches
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.May 1st May Day rally in Melbourne Australia - speeches include Cindy Makaboray from West Papua, and Abbas Sidavi from Voice of Revolution, Iran,Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific...
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Trade Unionists 4 Palestine and Docks actions
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.Erima Dall, rank n file member of the MUA, about union solidarity with Palestine and Trade Unionists for Palestine.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by…
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Garment workers uprisings in Bangladesh
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.Taslima Akhter from Garment Workers Solidarity in Bangladesh, about the current garment industry uprisings and their struggle for a minimum wage.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific...
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The commonalities between Armenian and Palestinian genocide
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.An anonymous Armenian activist was interviewed by Priya Kunan of Thursday Breakfast, about the relationship between Armenian and Palestinian genocide.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific...
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Violence breaks out in West Papua
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.Veronica Koman was interviewed by Priya Kunan of Thursday Breakfast at 3CR, about human rights violations perpetrated in West Papua.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is...
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Water Transport Workers Federation of India boycotts Israel
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.An interview by Indian based solidarity organisation, Workers Unity with Dr Ashok Kumar of Birkbeck University, about Water Transport Workers Federation of India's refusal to load and unload weapons and armaments bound for Israel.Asia Pacific...
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News from around the region
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.
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Stories and issues from the Asia Pacific region with a labour and grassroots perspective. Regular interviews with activists from countries in the Asia Pacific region. Produced by Australia-Asia Worker Links.
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