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Lorena Allam

Indigenous affairs editor at Guardian Australia, providing expertise on Indigenous issues.

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Dec 10, 2024 • 23min

The ‘senseless, shocking and preventable’ deaths at the centre of a landmark domestic violence inquiry

Lorena Allam, Indigenous affairs editor at Guardian Australia, and Sarah Collard, Indigenous affairs reporter, discuss a landmark coroner's inquiry into the domestic violence deaths of four Aboriginal women. They highlight systemic failures and urgent calls for action to address the ‘epidemic of violence’ against First Nations women. The duo explores the interconnected issues of poverty, alcohol policies, and the urgent need for meaningful reforms. They also emphasize the emotional impact on families and the disparities in media coverage related to these tragedies.
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Aug 14, 2024 • 28min

Why is no one counting murdered Indigenous women and children?

Lorena Allam, an Indigenous affairs editor, joins Nour Haydar, an advocate for families seeking justice, to discuss the urgent issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and children. They explore heart-wrenching cases like Cindy Smith and Constance Maye-Wachow, revealing systemic failures of police investigations. The conversation highlights the unending pain families endure and the need for accountability in a broken system. Together, they call for significant reforms and underscore the importance of Indigenous-led solutions in the pursuit of justice.
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Apr 10, 2024 • 28min

How Centrepay plunged vulnerable Australians into debt

Indigenous affairs editor and chief investigations correspondent shed light on the alarming exploitation of the Centrepay system, exposing businesses targeting vulnerable individuals for financial abuse. They discuss cases of excessive charges, unethical practices at Esther House in Perth, lack of regulation, Australian company involvement, and the impact on remote communities.