Sat, 20th June, 2026: Peter Garrett, frmr Environment Minister and Midnight Oil front-man, Independent AUKUS Review.

Sat, 20th June, 2026: Karina Lester, Snr Aboriginal Language Expert, Adelaide Uni, AUKUS Review

Kenny and Macca are joined live on air by Karina Lester, Snr Aboriginal Language Expert, Adelaide Uni, AUKUS Review. Karina Lester, is the Aboriginal Co-Manager and Senior Aboriginal Language Expert at The University of Adelaide’s Mobile Language Team (MLT) [https://mobilelanguageteam.com.au/our-team/]. She is a Yankunytjatjara Anangu woman who grew up on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands in the far north-west of South Australia. Growing up on the APY Lands in South Australia, she is a prominent voice in language revitalization, anti-nuclear advocacy, and cultural preservation. She is a second-generation survivor of the 1953 British Nuclear Tests at Emu Field. As the daughter of the late, renowned Indigenous activist Yami Lester—who was blinded by the nuclear fallout—she frequently speaks on global platforms (including addressing UN Treaty Negotiations in New York) regarding the intergenerational health and environmental impacts felt by her people. The post Sat, 20th June, 2026: Karina Lester, Snr Aboriginal Language Expert, Adelaide Uni, AUKUS Review [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/2026/06/sat-20th-june-2026-karina-lester-snr-aboriginal-language-expert-adelaide-uni-aukus-review/] appeared first on Saturday Magazine [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine].

Sat, 20th June, 2026: Peter Garrett, frmr Environment Minister and Midnight Oil front-man, Independent AUKUS Review.

Macca and Kenny are in the hosting seats this week. John Wintle is on panel. Agnes was this week’s production assistant and James is doing the podcast. Macca and Kenny’s first guest this week is a legend of Australian 70s and 80s Rock Music and a monumental figure in environmentalism, Indigenous Rights and anti-Nuclear activism. Midnight Oil front-man, and former ALP environment minister, Peter Garrett lead an independent inquiry into the Aukus defence pact, launched by a group of Labor veterans and public figures concerned proper scrutiny has never been applied to the $368bn defence plan. Garrett,  will be the lead commissioner on the five-month community-based investigation, being launched on the 9th of June of this year, it will hold public hearings and take written submissions before delivering a final report by 30 October.   ‘Labor agreed to support the deal for Australia to acquire nuclear submarines in collaboration with the US and the UK, negotiated under the Morrison government and announced in 2021. As part of the agreement, Australia is funding upgrades to the US defence industrial base and will start receiving second-hand nuclear submarines in 2032’. Garrett said the new inquiry – supported by trade unions and non-profit organisations – would consider if the subs can be delivered on time and on budget, how nuclear waste will be managed and if Australia’s defence and strategic interests are well served by the deal. He has previously lashed Aukus,  saying the plan “stinks” and represents “the most costly and risky action ever taken by any Australian government”. “This inquiry is doing the job that a proper parliamentary inquiry should be doing,” Garrett told Guardian Australia’. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/mar/17/peter-garrett-says-nuclear-submarine-deal-most-costly-and-risky-action-ever-taken-by-an-australian-government [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/mar/17/peter-garrett-says-nuclear-submarine-deal-most-costly-and-risky-action-ever-taken-by-an-australian-government] Photograph: Adam Ferguson/The Guardian The post Sat, 20th June, 2026: Peter Garrett, frmr Environment Minister and Midnight Oil front-man, Independent AUKUS Review. [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/2026/06/sat-20th-june-2026-peter-garrett-frmr-environment-minister-and-midnight-oil-front-man-independent-aukus-review/] appeared first on Saturday Magazine [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine].

Radiothon 2026; Sat, 13th June: Ro Allen, AM Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner

Nevena, Macca and Paul are joined live on air by Ro Allen AM (they/them) is the current Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner, having commenced their term on 1 June 2021. In June 2026, they were appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for their significant service to the community through social reform and human rights advocacy. As they discuss the honour, the Member of the Order of Australia Ro was awarded in the King’s Birthday Honours, LGBTIQA+ advocacy and so much more. [http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/RO-ALLEN--300x275.jpg?x58966]http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/RO-ALLEN--scaled.jpg?x58966 Photos courtesy of Betty Sujecki and James WF Roberts/Red Wolf Press Aust. The post Radiothon 2026; Sat, 13th June: Ro Allen, AM Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/2026/06/radiothon-2026-sat-13th-june-ro-allen-am-victorian-equal-opportunity-and-human-rights-commissioner/] appeared first on Saturday Magazine [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine].

Radiothon 2026; Sat, 13th June: Alex Makin, Mayor City of Port Phillip, Outside Broadcast: Sth Melb. Market

Nevena, Macca and Paul  are joined live on air  by Alex Makin, Lord Mayor, City of Port Phillip, Latest in City of Port Phillip; Outside Broadcast: Sth Melb. Market Alex Makin, has lived in Port Phillip for over a decade, residing in Port Melbourne and the Montague Ward, drawn to its vibrant community and central location to beaches, markets, arts and culture. Alex brings extensive experience from both the private and not-for-profit sectors. He founded and ran a consulting business for nearly a decade before transitioning into strategic management roles within the not-for-profit sector. Alex is also a lecturer in postgraduate studies teaching Business Strategy, Marketing and Data Analytics. His leadership journey began as one of Victoria’s youngest politically independent Mayors. He previously served on Maroondah City Council (2005 to 2012) and as Mayor in 2010, where he helped transform Ringwood into a dynamic urban centre. He will be drawing on this experience to help Fishermans Bend fulfil its potential as Australia’s largest urban renewal. [http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-13-at-17.27.00-300x146.jpeg?x58966]http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-13-at-17.27.00.jpeg?x58966L Photos courtesy of Betty Sujecki and James WF Roberts/Red Wolf Press Aust. The post Radiothon 2026; Sat, 13th June: Alex Makin, Mayor City of Port Phillip, Outside Broadcast: Sth Melb. Market [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/2026/06/radiothon-2026-sat-13th-june-alex-makin-mayor-city-of-port-phillip-outside-broadcast-sth-melb-market/] appeared first on Saturday Magazine [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine].

Radiothon 2026; Sat, 13th June: Rob ‘Milsy’ Mills, Home Grown Musical Theatre Star; Outside Broadcast: Sth Melb. Market

Nevena, Macca and Paul are joined live on air by Robert Mills is an Australian stage and screen actor, television host and singer-songwriter. He was one of the finalists from the first season of Australian Idol in 2003. Milsy, is currently playing Dr Pomattar in Waitress right now at her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne. Over to You” is the title of the debut fiction novel by Australian journalist Georgie Tunny, who is the fiancé of entertainer Rob Mills. The phrase is a playful nod to her media background and their relationship. Photos courtesy of Betty Sujecki and James WF Roberts/Red Wolf Press Aust. [http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/720038861_1520954766392868_2368865404420662719_n-225x300.jpg?x58966]http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/720038861_1520954766392868_2368865404420662719_n-scaled.jpg?x58966 [http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/100_9722-300x230.jpg?x58966]http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/100_9722-scaled.jpg?x58966 Photos courtesy of Betty Sujecki and James WF Roberts/Red Wolf Press Aust. The post Radiothon 2026; Sat, 13th June: Rob ‘Milsy’ Mills, Home Grown Musical Theatre Star; Outside Broadcast: Sth Melb. Market [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/2026/06/radiothon-2026-sat-13th-june-2026-rob-milsy-mills-home-grown-musical-theatre-star-dr-pomattar/] appeared first on Saturday Magazine [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine].