On this week’s episode, we bring you speeches from the snap action for Poccum’s Law - Bail Saves Lives that took place outside Parliament House in Narrm on Tuesday 18th March 2025. 

We hear from Nina, a member of Formerly Incarcerated Girls Justice Advocates Melbourne (FIGJAM) and then from Sarah Schwartz, Legal Director of the Democratic Freedoms team at the Human Rights Law Centre. Later in the episode, we hear from Sophie Ellis, Senior Lawyer at Youthlaw and finally, Aunty Marjorie Thorpe, Gunnaikurnai Elder.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners, please be advised that this program includes references to Indigenous people who have passed away. There are also references to state violence and deaths in custody.  If you need to talk to someone about the issues covered in the program you can contact:

• Lifeline on 13 11 14
• 13 YARN on 13 92 76 - a dedicated 24/7 national crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
• Yarning Safe'n'Strong on 1800 959 563 - a free and confidential 24-hour counselling service for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples