Tag: Activism
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S5E9 – Queensland’s Palestine Censorship Laws part 2
Today it’s part two of our series on Queensland’s new Palestine censorship laws. I speak to Remah Naji from Justice For Palestine Magandjin about what these prohibited chants are actually about and how they plan to resist the laws, and to the father-son combo who have both challenged them already – Jim Dowling who was…
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S5E8 – Queensland’s Palestine Censorship Laws part 1
Today is the first of a two part series where we look at Queensland’s new “hate speech” laws regarding Palestinian protest chants. I speak to Michael Cope from the Queensland Council of Civil Liberties about the restriction of freedom of speech; to Jewish activist Robin Taubenfeld about how and if the laws relate to anti-semitism,…
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S4E32 – “Defiance” with Bob Brown
Today we speak with long term activist and former leader of the Greens Bob Brown. He has just written a book called “Defiance” and we talk about the need for people-powered non-violent direct action to protect our planet. Originally broadcast 28/11/25
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S4E23 – SLAPP suits
Today we delve into the Paradigm Shift archive. Back to 2019, and a show about Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation – when companies take activists to court to stifle protest and repress public debate. We hear what are SLAPP suits and why are they a problem from “bush lawyer” Greg Ogle, and then the different…
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S4E8 Local people making change in Brisbane
On today’s show we hear four different interviews with local Brisbane people who have been working for change in our city – community eviction resistance; providing spaces for girls in Afghanistan to learn and share their stories; getting together with neighbours to talk about climate resilience; and interrupting the campaign speeches of politicians to put…
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S4E5 Community resistance in the parks of Brisbane – Victoria Park, Musgrave Park and the Kurilpa Commons
Today we hear from Save Victoria Park about taking on the Olympics to protect public green space; Growing Foward about their efforts to protect the Kurilpa Commons; and the Anti-Poverty Network about showing solidarity with rough sleepers who the council has tried to evict. Originally broadcast 28/03/25
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S3E30 The People’s Blockade of the World’s Biggest Coal Port 2024
Today’s show is a report back from the People’s Blockade of the World’s Biggest Coal Port – which happened over the last few weeks in Newcastle and Canberra. Hear from organisers and people who took direct action against the fossil fuel industry! Originally broadcast 06/12/24
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S3E29 – Bringing down a dictatorship with Otpor
Today we chat to Vesna Cerroni about her time in Otpor – the group of Serbian students who at the turn of this century were able to build a movement that could non-violently overthrow dictator Slobodan Milosevic. Originally broadcast 22/11/24
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S3E28 – Activist Strategy
Today we chat with Holly Hammond from the Commons Library about activist strategy – how to think strategically and plan to change the world for the better! Originally broadcast 08/11/24
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S3E17 – Lawfare against political activists
Today we are talking about “lawfare” by the state against activists – tying people up in endless court cases to restrict their political activities. I speak to Margie Pestorius, Hannah Doole and Dave Sprigg about their own experiences with police and courts. Originally broadcast 26/07/24
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