Australian society has been shaped by a multicultural community. But now, in a time of growing isolationist policy and conflict on the world stage, it's time to look at the history of migration and learn how migrant communities in Australia have organised and advocated for their rights against racism.

Francis and Liam join Joy Damousi and Joo-Cheong Tham to learn about the battles of the past, and how they're continuing today. 

 

About Joy Damousi

Joy Damousi is Professor of History in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies at the University of Melbourne as well as Dean of Arts, Professor and Director of the Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences at Australian Catholic University.

About Joo-Cheong Tham

Joo-Cheong Tham is a Professor at Melbourne Law School with expertise in labour law and public law. His labour law research focuses on the regulation of precarious work. He has previously been the Deputy Chair of the Migrant Workers Centre, and is currently the National Tertiary Education Union’s Victorian Assistant Secretary (Academic Staff).

 

Absolutely Revolting is a podcast that takes history to the barricades.

History-curious dilettante and music addict Francis Leach joins renowned historian and Star Wars encyclopaedia Dr.Liam Byrne on a rampage through the history of social change, radical movements, social and cultural upheaval, reactionary nasties, goodies, baddies and uglies to try and understand how change happens, why it fails, and what we can learn from it all.

Australian society has been shaped by a multicultural community. But now, in a time of growing isolationist policy and conflict on the world stage, it's time to look at the history of migration and learn how migrant communities in Australia have organised and advocated for their rights against racism.
Francis and Liam join Joy Damousi and Joo-Cheong Tham to learn about the battles of the past, and how they're continuing today.&nbsp;
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About Joy Damousi
Joy Damousi is Professor of History in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies at the University of Melbourne as well as Dean of Arts, Professor and Director of the Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences at Australian Catholic University.
About Joo-Cheong Tham
Joo-Cheong Tham is a Professor at Melbourne Law School with expertise in labour law and public law. His labour law research focuses on the regulation of precarious work. He has previously been the Deputy Chair of the Migrant Workers Centre, and is currently the National Tertiary Education Union&rsquo;s Victorian Assistant Secretary (Academic Staff).
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Absolutely Revolting is a podcast that takes history to the barricades.
History-curious dilettante and music addict Francis Leach joins renowned historian and Star Wars encyclopaedia Dr.Liam Byrne on a rampage through the history of social change, radical movements, social and cultural upheaval, reactionary nasties, goodies, baddies and uglies to try and understand how change happens, why it fails, and what we can learn from it all.

Meet the Revolutionaries and Ratbags who shaped the world as we know it. 

 

Join Dr Liam Byrne and Francis Leach as they travel back through time in Absolutely Revolting!

 

They’ll explore the moments in history that set the course for where we are today, from the social change movements that made the world a better place, to the times that ended in disaster. It’s a history lesson like no other, as they consider how change happens, and what we can do to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past. 

 

Absolutely Revolting is produced with support from the Melbourne Public Humanities Initiative, on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Eastern Kulin Nation.

The producers would like to pay their respects to the traditional owners, to their Elders past and present, to acknowledge their history and connection to country, which goes back tens of thousands of years. 

 

Creators and Hosts: Liam Byrne and Francis Leach

Producer: Seth Robinson

Recording: Gavin Nebauer, Horwood Recording Studio, University of Melbourne

Editing and Sound Design: Nick King and Courtney Carthy, Nearly Media

Meet the Revolutionaries and Ratbags who shaped the world as we know it.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Join Dr Liam Byrne and Francis Leach as they travel back through time in&nbsp;Absolutely Revolting!
&nbsp;
They&rsquo;ll explore the moments in history that set the course for where we are today, from the social change movements that made the world a better place, to the times that ended in disaster. It&rsquo;s a history lesson like no other, as they consider how change happens, and what we can do to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Absolutely Revolting is produced with support from the Melbourne Public Humanities Initiative, on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Eastern Kulin Nation.
The producers would like to pay their respects to the traditional owners, to their Elders past and present, to acknowledge their history and connection to country, which goes back tens of thousands of years.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Creators and Hosts: Liam Byrne and Francis Leach
Producer:&nbsp;Seth Robinson
Recording:&nbsp;Gavin Nebauer, Horwood Recording Studio, University of Melbourne
Editing and Sound Design:&nbsp;Nick King and Courtney Carthy, Nearly Media

Absolutely Revolting is a podcast that takes history to the barricades.

Absolutely Revolting

Meet the Revolutionaries and Ratbags who shaped the world as we know it. 

 

Join Dr Liam Byrne and Francis Leach as they travel back through time in Absolutely Revolting!

 

They’ll explore the moments in history that set the course for where we are today, from the social change movements that made the world a better place, to the times that ended in disaster. It’s a history lesson like no other, as they consider how change happens, and what we can do to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past. 

 

Absolutely Revolting is produced with support from the Melbourne Public Humanities Initiative, on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Eastern Kulin Nation.

The producers would like to pay their respects to the traditional owners, to their Elders past and present, to acknowledge their history and connection to country, which goes back tens of thousands of years. 

 

Creators and Hosts: Liam Byrne and Francis Leach

Producer: Seth Robinson

Recording: Gavin Nebauer, Horwood Recording Studio, University of Melbourne

Editing and Sound Design: Nick King and Courtney Carthy, Nearly Media

Original Artwork: Marty O'Meara

 

Meet the Revolutionaries and Ratbags who shaped the world as we know it.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Join Dr Liam Byrne and Francis Leach as they travel back through time in&nbsp;Absolutely Revolting!
&nbsp;
They&rsquo;ll explore the moments in history that set the course for where we are today, from the social change movements that made the world a better place, to the times that ended in disaster. It&rsquo;s a history lesson like no other, as they consider how change happens, and what we can do to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Absolutely Revolting is produced with support from the Melbourne Public Humanities Initiative, on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Eastern Kulin Nation.
The producers would like to pay their respects to the traditional owners, to their Elders past and present, to acknowledge their history and connection to country, which goes back tens of thousands of years.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Creators and Hosts: Liam Byrne and Francis Leach
Producer:&nbsp;Seth Robinson
Recording:&nbsp;Gavin Nebauer, Horwood Recording Studio, University of Melbourne
Editing and Sound Design:&nbsp;Nick King and Courtney Carthy, Nearly Media
Original Artwork:&nbsp;Marty O'Meara
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