TRAVIS LOVETT: "We don't live in a safe society as Aboriginal people"

It's A Lot with Abbie Chatfield

Jun 01, 2025•58 min•Season 7Ep. 70

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Episode description

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are warned that this episode contains discussion of a deceased person.

Right now in Victoria, a landmark commission is preparing to deliver it's final reform report on historical and ongoing injustices experienced by the state's First Peoples. The Yoorrook Justice Commission's Deputy Commissioner, Travis Lovett, has not only heard from people all across Victoria, but has experienced first-hand how systems discriminate against and endanger the lives of First Nations peoples. He and Abbie chat about the importance of truth-telling, the ongoing effects of colonisation, resilience versus resistance, and the Walk For Truth.

If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, we encourage you to connect with 13YARN on 13 92 76 (24 hours/7 days) and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.

LINKS

Sign up for the Walk for Truth https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-for-truth-public-walk-sections-tickets-1351267189539
Learn more about the Walk for Truth https://yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au/events/walkfortruth/
Follow the Yoorrook Justice Commission on Instagram @yoorrook
Learn more about the Yoorrook Justice Commission https://yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au/
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CREDITS

Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield
Guest: Travis Lovett @travis__lovett
Executive Producer: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball
Digital and Social and Video Producer: Oscar Gordon @oscargordon
Social and Video Producer: Justin Hill @jus_hill
It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey
Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh

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