The Indigenous Political Renaissance

The Indigenous Political Renaissance

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In this episode of LeftCast we speak to Indigenous activist, Sam Watson. >>

Mulrunji death in police custody

Two years ago Mulrunji Doomagee, an aboriginal man, died in police custody on Palm Island -- an indigenous community on the Central Queensland Coast. His death has galvanized a new and strong sense of anger and protest amongst Indigenous Australians, particularly Qld Murris . On this episode of LeftCast we talk to Sam Watson -- a leading indigenous activist from Brisbane. Sam Watson discusses the new political renaissance that has arisen within the aboriginal community and talks about its present perspectives and momentum.

Listen to audio: 21:08

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You can review the the background to this interview by exploring the LeftCast archives. And you can keep up with ongoing events and news on this important struggle in the pages of Green Left Weekly at greenleft.org.au.

• Indigenous anger at ongoing injustice(GLW)
• Socialist Alliance Brisbane
• Slideshow of Mulrunji protests
• Indigenous label on LeftCast
  

New LeftCast format

Instead of offering an eclectic mix of audio collected from across the web as well as occasionally offering pieces produced by the RatBag Radio Network, LefTCast inn future will be generating original content. And instead of being only occasionally published and podcasted, LeftCast will be trying to adhere to a regular weekly schedule. I repeat, we will try !, Indeed, we hope to occasionally produce content more frequently if the circumstances warrant it..

J-harp music on the RRN

If you have been a regular listener to audio produced at the Ratbag Radio Network you will know that we’ve made a habit of packaging them between samples of jew’s harp music. This eccentric indulgence will continue. However,you will be pleased to know,that in future we will be showcasing the excellent mouthing skills of people other than ourselves.

The Ratbag Radio Network hopes to serve as a showcase for this archaic instrument. For the time being we feature the modern and occasionally hip hoppish rhythm of Dutch jew’s harp player Danibal.-- who is also a member of GroenLinks -- the Dutch Green Left Party.

• Danibal's page on MySpace
  

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Sam Watson: the partnership between the Socialist Alliance and the Qld Murri community

Sam Watson: the partnership between the Socialist Alliance and the Qld Murri community

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The decision by Queensland Dept of Public Prosecutions not to proceed with any charges against police officer Chris Hurley has led a to a massive outcry of protest and anger from among the local Murri community and their supporters. An earlier coronial inquest had ruled that Hurley was responsible for the death in custody of Mulrunji Doomagee on Palm Island in November 2004. [See background audio and references here] >>
A leading activist in the campaign around Mulrunji's death has been Brisbane Murri leader Sam Watson. Watson is a member of the Socialist Alliance, having stood against Queensland state premier Peter Beattie as a SA candidate in September this year. He is also the Alliance's endorsed candidate for the Senate at the next federal election.

This is a recording of an address given by Watson to the Socialist Alliance National Conference in Geelong on October 29th, this year. Watson reviews the circumstances of Mulrunji's death and describes how the Alliance has worked with the Murri community both in electioneering and seeking justice for Mulrunji.

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Margarita Windisch interview

Margarita Windisch interview

Socialist Alliance: Melbourne


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This interview with Margarita Windisch --a Socialist Alliance candidate for the seat of Footscray in the Victorian state elections explore how differently the Alliance views electioneering and election campaigns.Windisch also explains what the SA is all about day to day.
The interview is with Dave Riley for LeftCast.


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