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2nd September, 2026

34 minutes

This week on Laneway, Darebin Council calls for a National Climate Compensation Fund, is accessibility being overlooked at music festivals and, as racism towards Victoria’s South Asian community continues to rise, what are the major parties doing about it?

This episode is hosted by Lakshmi Ganapathy and Shannon Meilak, with guests Evan Mulholland, Vic Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Darebin Councillor Julie O’Brien and Victoria’s Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner, Ro Allen.

Series 2026 proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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