Question Time with Saxon Mullins

Hello Friends and welcome to a brand new series called 'Question Time'.

Every month(ish) we are going to be sitting down and chatting with an amazing person involved somehow in the world of politics. It's just like real Question Time but the questions actually get answered 🙃

T.W. This week's episode discusses themes of sexual assault and rape. Lifeline is on 13 11 14, and for 1800Respect call 1800 737 732.

This episode, we are beyond honoured to speak with the incredible Saxon Mullins. Saxon became a household name after bravely telling her sexual assault story, and the story of the subsequent legal battle, on Four Corners. Over the past four years, Saxon has fought to change NSW's consent laws. And just last week, the NSW attorney general announced that the govt would be amending the laws to adopt an affirmative consent model – meaning defendants in sexual assault trials will have to show they had taken steps to obtain the victim's consent.

We talk to Saxon about all the work that goes into influencing politics and changing the law as a member of the public, and how to find the strength to keep pursuing a cause despite unbelievable adversity.

We acknowledge that this podcast is recorded on the land of the Boonwurrung People of the Eastern Kulin Nation and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. This land was stolen and never ceded.

And we also acknowledge the Country that you are joining us from, and pay our respects to any Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander People who are listening today.

Our theme music is by the delightful Alexis Weaver. This episode was produced by Anthony Furci and Alex Tighe, with mixing and editing on this episode by Anthony Furci. Hosted by Justine Landis-Hanley and Matilda Boseley.