This week, Indymedia kicks off with some good news – the McGowan government's promise to end old growth logging in the state's southwest.

WA Forest Alliance representative Jess Beckerling talked us through the announcement, and what possible fallout in the logging industry might be.

Section 501 (3a) of the Migration Act lands asylum seekers and migrants into detention if they fail a "character test", which includes having a suspended sentence or good behaviour bond.

Indymedia host Brent Jones spoke to one man affected by the legislation, currently held in Brisbane's Transit Centre.

Finally, Raymond Grenfell caught up with fellow Indymedia contributor Jesse Noakes to discuss the announcement of 300 new public housing units.