Listen "Matt Peacock - Prisoner Rights Activist"
Episode Synopsis
This episode is dedicated to journalist, activist and BMUC member Matt Peacock, 1952 to 2024.
Tony Green and Nick Franklin remember the unpaid activism of their friend Matt Peacock.
Matt was well known for his work in journalism, exposing the asbestos industry. Less well known is the part he played in the fight for prisoners' rights in NSW.
If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can leave an audio comment about our show, which may be added to one of our podcasts.
This episode was recorded via Zoom on 6th November 2024 and broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM on 9th November, shortly after Matt's death on 30th October 2024 from pancreatic cancer.
Apply to be a guest on our radio show, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via rbm.org.au.
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Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded.
Authorised by D Smith, Secretary, Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.
Tony Green and Nick Franklin remember the unpaid activism of their friend Matt Peacock.
Matt was well known for his work in journalism, exposing the asbestos industry. Less well known is the part he played in the fight for prisoners' rights in NSW.
If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can leave an audio comment about our show, which may be added to one of our podcasts.
This episode was recorded via Zoom on 6th November 2024 and broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM on 9th November, shortly after Matt's death on 30th October 2024 from pancreatic cancer.
Apply to be a guest on our radio show, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via rbm.org.au.
Join a union - 1300 486 466 or join online.
Join BMUC.
Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded.
Authorised by D Smith, Secretary, Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.
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