Somebody’s Daughter
Somebody’s Daughter
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150,000 stolen babies - The truth behind the crimes Australia tried to hide
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The podcast addresses themes of trauma, shame, and the quest for justice surrounding forced adoptions, with episodes detailing personal accounts, such as Linda Davis's harrowing experience of losing her newborn daughter in 1973 and Lily Arthur's search for her stolen son, highlighting the psychological impact and societal stigma faced by affected mothers.
150,000 stolen babies – The truth behind the crimes Australia tried to hide
In the final episode of the season, Megan and Moyra are joined by the Honorable Naheem Mushin, former Family Court Justice of 21 years, who was appointed by the Attorney General to head the committee investigating the practice of forced adoption and the claims being made by so many women, children and extended families.
He travelled the country multiple times over 2 years to hear submissions in person, and to then write the apology that was ultimately delivered by the then prime minister Julia Gillard in 2013.
He does not hold back revealing his findings and expressing his criticism of a dark chapter in Australian history.
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The Somebody’s Daughter Podcast: Season 1
Hosted by Megan Norris and Moyra Major
Supported by Origins Australia
Audio Production & Sound Design by Wood Work Digital Studio
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