Senator Mehreen Faruqi is a Greens Senator in the Australian Parliament. She is well regarded for her work on women's rights, human's rights, animal rights and multicultural platform. Michelle Michels speaks to Mehreen at Renew Fest - the pivotal sustainability festival for the Northern Rivers. Mehreen speaks on the pressing topic of housing affordability and women's abortion rights, her contribution to getting abortions legalised in NSW in 2020.

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Senator Mehreen Faruqi speaks about Housing affordability and Abortion rights in NSW at Renew Fest 2021 Mullumbimby

Mehreen Faruqi is a current Australian Greens Senator. She was prevuisly anMP in the NSW parliament. Her qualifications include being an Environmental engineer and a human rights advocate. Renew Fest is the pivotal sustainability festival for the Northern rivers region. Judy Shelley organises the Media tent for Bay FM with Renata from the Multicultural Team from Bay FM. Mehreen speaks here about various issues in her portfolio.

Renew Fest Mullumbimby Bay FM Multicultural Media tent sessions

Dr Natalia Szablewska, who is also a law expert at Auckland University of Technology, Dr Szablewska said sometimes people may not even know they are a victim of Modern Slavery or what's happening to them is illegal.She also said traffickers tend to have a good way of building bonds with their victims, and making them appear like a perceived protector.Dr Szablewska said a victim-focused, rather than punitive approach, is needed to turn the problem around. Jodee Sydney speaks to Natalia about the issues,

Modern Slavery However, Dr Szablewska from the Auckland University of Technology talks about Modern Slavery and the legislation.

Gordon Renouf from 'Good on You' speaks to Jodee speaks about the sustainable ethical clothing app encouraging consumers to buy. he global fashion industry has a huge problem with pollution, waste and human rights abuses. Like you, we care for our planet, people and animals, and we want to live in a world that’s sustainable and fair. We are a group of campaigners, fashion professionals, scientists, writers and developers who have come together to drive that change.https://goodonyou.eco/

Modern Slavery: Gordon Renouf from 'Good on You' about the sustainable ethical clothing app and ethical choices consumers can make.

Ms. (Waskam) Emelda Davis is a second-generation Australian South Sea Islander who has worked for federal, state, community and grassroots organizations in Australia where she has exhibited diverse expertise in community development, education, training, media and marketing.Emelda speaks to Jodee Sydney about the history of the islander people who were brought to Australia to pick sugar cane and work on farms. The practice was common and many descendants live in Australia today. Some mixed with the Aboriginal communities. The contribution of these enslaved people is not widely recognised in Australia.Jodee also speaks to Lauren Ornelas about the modern slaves and children used in the food industry supply chains in farming We envision a food system free from the exploitation of humans and the environment and with equitable access to healthy, sustaining food for all communities; where non-human animals are not seen as food but as individuals with lives, personalities, friendships, and family and are free from harm and exploitation; and where workers, communities, and the environment are always protected and treated with dignity, respect, and appreciation.

Modern Slavery: The History of Slavery in Australia 'Black birding' Emelda Davies speaks to Jodee Sydney about the issue in Australia the North Coast. Lauren Ornelas also tells Jodee about the issues in farming where slaves are used children.

Nick Grono is an Australian (ex-pat) human rights campaigner who heads the Freedom Fund in London – the world's first private donor fund dedicated to ending slavery. Nick speaks with Michelle Michels about the work 'The Freedom Fund' is doing throughout modern slavery affected countries to assist in reducing the incidence of human trafficking into modern slavery. Nick is also the co-chair of the Jo Cox Foundation, and a board member of Girls Not Brides, the Global Partnership to End Child Marriage. Nick was the inaugural CEO of the Walk Free Foundation, a leading international actor in the fight against modern slavery. Prior to this, Nick was the Deputy President and COO of the International Crisis Group (ICG), the world’s leading conflict prevention NGO. Nick has testified on conflict and human rights issues before the European, UK, Dutch, and Australian Parliaments.

Modern Slavery: Nick Grono CEO of international organisation 'The Freedom Fund' discusses approaches and strategies undertaken by the agency to ameliorate Modern Slavery with Michelle Michels

Jodee Sydney speaks to Om Prakash Gurjar is an Indian children's rights activist and recipient of the 2006 International Children's Peace Prize.[1] He was born in Rajasthan, India and was a victim of illegal child labor. He is known for his fight to keep public schools in India free and advocating for birth certificate registration for children to protect their rights. In addition, he and two friends founded the organization, Paatshala, which facilitates evening classes in reading, writing, and math for children

Modern Slavery: Food and Fashion Fail. Jodee Sydney speaks to Om Prakash Gurjar about the culture of slavery and India and the amazing work he has contributed to to stop the exploitation. Including his own stories of being released from enslavement.

Jodee Sydney discusses the possibility of our purchasing being tainted by modern slavery. Jodee speaks to Gordon Renouf from 'Good on You' about how consumers can make better choices. 10 % of the worlds carbon footprint comes from the apperel industry. Where are garments and fabrics made ? https://www.australiancircularfashion.com.au/gordon-renouf/Are workers being paid fairly for the labor that they are contributing. Are they treated well ? Do they have any labor rights ? Are they enslaved. Are companies aware of the transparency of their supply chains. Companies have the choice to have modern slavery free goods and products.Jodee also speaks to James Bartlett from Outland Denim about these issues an their approach to 'fair fashion'. https://www.mindfood.com/article/outland-denim/

Modern Slavery: Food and Fashion Fail Jodee Sydney iv Gordon Renouf & James Bartlett from Outland Denim

The world has NOT moved on from slavery which was abolished 150 years ago in the worlds western democracies. It's still exists and many of the products we wear and eat are by-products of exploitation.2020 was the 20 year anniversary if the abolition of slavery recognised in the of the Palermo Protocol (to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children). Palermo Protocol 2000 and the Treaty for Trafficking Victims Protections Act was enacted. Terry Fitzpatrick discusses these protocols.The Modern Slavery legislative regime introduced into Australia in January 2019 is a complex topic with historical references that go back centuries. Slavery has been an unfortunately been in existence for millennia. The culture of slavery is embedded in may civilisations and has complemented profit for the same amount of time. Battling the nefarious practice which undermines human rights and dignity is a massive and complex task. this episode Michelle Michels speaks to Terry Fitzgerald Free The Slaves Media and Advocacy officer and Nick Grono human rights advocate against slavery and CEO of the Freedom Fund . Modern slavery is $150 billion industry built on the misery and suffering of human beings.Terry Fitzpatrick defines the topic, who is affected and how it is slavery perpetuated and means to address it. Trafficking of people is at the core of modern slavery.The ‘rule of law ‘approach that countries are pursuing to contain modern slavery is discussed. Which countries are taking steps to introduce laws to discourage illegal work practices. Terry explains the ‘four prong approach’ to stopping modern slavery. What is ethical purchasing , how do companies ensure they have supply chains that are free of enslaved labour. https://www.freetheslaves.net/

Modern Slavery: Food and Fashion Fail . Michelle Michels talks about the history of slavery regulation. Interview with Terry Fitzpatrick from 'Free The Slaves' Washington New York US. Part 1

Terry Fitzpatrick from 'Free the Slaves' continues to inform us about the culture behind modern slavery and the corporate and government iprograms that can help reduce the modern slavery work force in the world.. Terry speaks about the groundwork that Free The Slaves performed and initiatives to get children out of slavery

Modern Slavery: Food and Fashion Fail. Michelle Michels iv's Terry Fitzpatrick (cont'd) from 'Free the Slaves' in Washington US.

Interview with Jake Taylor, singer from brilliant core metal band In Hearts Wake . Internationally famed band from Byron Bay are hosting a tree planting. The band is committed to environmental justice and raising awareness about connecting with nature and each other. Jake speaks about the bands new album''Kaliyuga' the new song Dystopia and the bands hosting rainforest tree planting in Goonengerry near Byron Bay with the national rainforest regeneration outfit 'Rainforest 4 '. Host Michelle Michels

Jake Taylor from 'In Hearts Wake' Core Metal band tells Michelle Michels about Tree Planting morning and the Kaliyuga new album

Coverage of protest - poets, rally speakers, parents, concerned citizens and politicians. Has the government over regulating the population in Australia and the world. Big government is taking over some claim it's gone too far, vaccinations being forced on families, 5G towers looming in the landscape, opposition groups being shut down and laws gagging doctors and journalists from speaking about government activities that may be questionable. Woody Sampson, from the Northern Rivers recently organised a rally and 'Millions March' protesting against what could be viewed as government tyranny. The COVID shutdown has amplified the problem with shutdowns and forced isolation.

Mullumbimby Millions March Against Government Tyranny 5 June 20

Local Lismore (Bundjalung)Aboriginal man Micky Ryan who started the North Lismore Plataeu Protection Group have been trying to stop the development of the 'Sleeping Lizard'for close to ten years. The Lismore Council even paid for infrastructure for the site which developers want to build up to 2000 houses on.

Win for North Lismore Plateau Land and Environment Court NSW

Speaking to Lou Bonomi Director of Development at Animals Australia about the efforts on the ground to rescue injured Australian native and domestic/farm animals after the recent catastrophic fires along the east coast of Australia and South Australia. AA is a peak welfare and animal protection organisation in Australia. They are committed to the best interests of animals. Their mission includes assisting other organisations to ensure animals are protected and treated humanely. Please donate www.animalsaustralia.org ... From their website .We are Australia's leading animal protection organisation. Our investigations and campaigns are recognised the world over. We unite millions of people who believe in a world where animals are free from cruelty.

Fire affected Animal Rescue: Animals Australia Louise Bonomi speaks to Michelle Michels

Michelle Michels speaks to Emma from Extinction Rebellion (XR) Byron Bay. Talking about XR in Byron what they're doing, history, campaigns in the area and what been happening in the Northern Rivers and Brisbane with XR . We also speak about the convergence of activists will occur for the People Climate Assembly on the 2nd of February at Parliament House Canberra https://www.facebook.com/events/952114955171432/

Extinction Rebellion (XR) Byron Bay representative Emma speaks to EF

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