Saturday Extra - Full program podcast Saturday Extra
Nov 29, 2024
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Ingrid Hedgecock
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Martin Green
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David McWilliams
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Alan Beam
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Eleanor Gordon
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Alison Scott
Guests include Alison Scott, a Noongar woman and advocate for domestic violence reform, who discusses the urgent need for community engagement in Indigenous violence issues. Eleanor Gordon offers insights into the complexities of global peace efforts, while Alan Beam analyzes international relations. David McWilliams examines the dual role of money as a facilitator and source of conflict. Martin Green celebrates 50 years of solar technology advancements, and Ingrid Hedgecock leads efforts to honor the legacy of Margaret Olley through art.
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Northern Territory's Domestic Violence Crisis
- The Northern Territory experiences the highest domestic violence rates in Australia, three times the national average.
- Intimate partner homicide rates are seven times higher, a situation Coroner Elizabeth Armitage calls a "national shame".
Public Awareness and Community Action
- Judge Armitage's findings were broadcast live to raise public awareness about domestic violence.
- Community pressure is crucial for change, demanding better responses and an end to the violence.
Need for an Aboriginal-Led Peak Body
- The Northern Territory lacks a peak body to advocate for domestic violence issues, unlike other Australian jurisdictions.
- Establishing an Aboriginal-led peak body is crucial for culturally appropriate and effective solutions.