How safe do you feel in your city? // Big changes for the rights of stateless asylum seekers // How the Greens are taking action on the situation in Gaza
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This week on Backchat, we explore the groundbreaking new project from Monash University's XYX Lab, aimed at shedding light on the experience of women and gender-diverse people in NSW. The project is a crowd mapping project launched in collaboration with CrowdSpot that anonymously collects the 'safe' and 'unsafe' experiences these people have had in public spaces. Producer Bec Cushway chatted to Dr Niki Kalms to tell us more.
Next, big changes to rights for stateless asylum seekers in Australia. Earlier this month the high court made a decision that will impact the lives of stateless refugees indefinitely detained in our detention centres. It was lauded as a major win by refugee advocates and former refugees. Backchat was joined by Ian Rintoul, coordinator from Refugee Action Coalition to find out more.
Finally, Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi joined us to discuss how Australian politicians are responding to the crisis in Gaza, particularly following the Greens walkout during question time this week.
Also a big sad and teary farewell to Backchat's outgoing Executive Producer, Eamonn Snow, who has kept the show running these past few years. He's left a big mark on the Backchat team, and the show wouldn't be where it is today without him.
Aired November 18, 2023. Produced by Bec Cushway, Sana Sheikh, Holly Payne, and (for the last time) Eamonn Snow.
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