This week on The Five Minute Advocate, Michael Walker commemorates NAIDOC Week by emphasizing the vital importance of celebrating Indigenous Australia. Michael calls for non-Indigenous Australians to collectively reject the distorted colonial narratives that have long shaped perceptions of Indigenous Australia.  

This week on The Five Minute Advocate, Michael Walker commemorates NAIDOC Week by emphasizing the vital importance of celebrating Indigenous Australia. Michael calls for non-Indigenous Australians to collectively reject the distorted colonial narratives that have long shaped perceptions of Indigenous Australia.

Australian perspectives on the week's neglected social aspects of life, too often ignored by economics-driven priorities. These undermine our options for good societies, not just growth.

Eva Cox is a well-known sociologist and public feminist commentator with a long involvement in advocacy for more civil societies.

Julie Macken has a wealth of experience as a journalist for AFR and New Matilda and has worked with a variety of non-profit organisations.

Produced for community radio stations across Australia by the Community Radio Network.

Australian perspectives on the week's neglected social aspects of life, too often ignored by economics-driven priorities. These undermine our options for good societies, not just growth.
Eva Cox is a well-known sociologist and public feminist commentator with a long involvement in advocacy for more civil societies.
Julie Macken has a wealth of experience as a journalist for AFR and New Matilda and has worked with a variety of non-profit organisations.
Produced for community radio stations across Australia by the Community Radio Network.

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Australian perspectives on the week's neglected social aspects of life, too often ignored by economics-driven priorities. These undermine our options for good societies, not just growth.

Eva Cox is a well-known sociologist and public feminist commentator with a long involvement in advocacy for more civil societies.

Julie Macken has a wealth of experience as a journalist for AFR and New Matilda and has worked with a variety of non-profit organisations.

Michael Walker has over 20 years in experience in advocacy having spent most of that time with SDA Trade Union, is Co-chair of the Sydney Alliance Council and a sessional lecturer at Australian Catholic University.

Produced for community radio stations across Australia by the Community Radio Network.

Australian perspectives on the week's neglected social aspects of life, too often ignored by economics-driven priorities. These undermine our options for good societies, not just growth.
Eva Cox is a well-known sociologist and public feminist commentator with a long involvement in advocacy for more civil societies.
Julie Macken has a wealth of experience as a journalist for AFR and New Matilda and has worked with a variety of non-profit organisations.
Michael Walker has over 20 years in experience in advocacy having spent most of that time with SDA Trade Union, is Co-chair of the Sydney Alliance Council and a sessional lecturer at Australian Catholic University.
Produced for community radio stations across Australia by the Community Radio Network.

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NAIDOC Week - With Michael Walker

In this episode of the Five Minute Advocate, Julie Macken unpacks the aftermath of Senator Fatima Payman’s decision to cross the floor in support of urgent action for Palestine and critiques Labor’s dismissal of the Australian public’s concerns over international issues. Julie challenges the Prime Minister’s warning about single-issue parties threatening social cohesion, arguing that true social cohesion requires national leadership, a respect for diverse perspectives and an understanding that the Australian public is concerned about more than just energy and the cost of living crisis.  

In this episode of the Five Minute Advocate, Julie Macken unpacks the aftermath of Senator Fatima Payman’s decision to cross the floor in support of urgent action for Palestine and critiques Labor’s dismissal of the Australian public’s concerns over international issues. Julie challenges the Prime Minister’s warning about single-issue parties threatening social cohesion, arguing that true social cohesion requires national leadership, a respect for diverse perspectives and an understanding that the Australian public is concerned about more than just energy and the cost of living crisis.

A Threat to Social Cohesion – With Julie Macken

In this episode of The Five Minute Advocate, Eva Cox explores the unsettling trend away from social democracy and trust in government, emphasising the importance of fairness and inclusivity in maintaining a healthy democracy. She argues for a return to these foundational principles to ensure governments prioritise citizen needs and foster genuine democratic engagement. 

In this episode of The Five Minute Advocate, Eva Cox explores the unsettling trend away from social democracy and trust in government, emphasising the importance of fairness and inclusivity in maintaining a healthy democracy. She argues for a return to these foundational principles to ensure governments prioritise citizen needs and foster genuine democratic engagement.

Restoring Democracy's Foundation – With Eva Cox

In this episode of The Five Minute Advocate, Julie Macken revisits the nuclear power debate in Australia. She critiques former Prime Minister John Howard's 2006 plan to make Australia a nuclear hub, which failed due to high costs, safety issues, and community opposition.

Julie also takes aim at Peter Dutton's recent push for nuclear reactors, highlighting the lack of details and community consultation. She criticizes the media for giving Dutton's plan undue credibility and emphasizes that nuclear power is not a viable solution for Australia’s energy needs.

In this episode of The Five Minute Advocate, Julie Macken revisits the nuclear power debate in Australia. She critiques former Prime Minister John Howard's 2006 plan to make Australia a nuclear hub, which failed due to high costs, safety issues, and community opposition.
Julie also takes aim at Peter Dutton's recent push for nuclear reactors, highlighting the lack of details and community consultation. She criticizes the media for giving Dutton's plan undue credibility and emphasizes that nuclear power is not a viable solution for Australia’s energy needs.

NAIDOC Week - With Michael Walker

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