Law Matters Program 59, 28th May, 2014

ALSWA Civil/Human Rights Unit Solicitor Sarouche Razi provides an update on Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act, discusses a Forum about Homelessness which he recently participated in and talks about Identity documentation. Paula Gerber, Deputy Director of the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law and an

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Law Matters Program 58, 14th May, 2014

Dennis Eggington discusses last night’s 2014-15 Federal Budget that was handed down and the impact it could have on Aboriginal People. Jonathan Crabtree brings us up to date with where things are at in relation to an offensive sign which was placed at Coolgardie’s Denver City Hotel

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Law Matters Program 57, 30th April, 2014

Guest:Patricia Adjei, Indigenous Communications Coordinator and Legal Officer with CopyrightAgency/Viscopy : Assistance and support available for artists across the country in protecting their rights. Nikki Dwyer, ALSWA Civil and Human Rights Lawyer about the Racial Discrimination Act – Submissions to Government due by today. Annetta Bellingeri, Senior

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Law Matters Program 56, 2nd April, 2014

Guest: Annetta Bellingeri, Senior Regional Officer, Kimberley, Consumer Protection, Department of Commerce, WA discuses consumer protection and how people can protect themselves from scams. Nyungar woman Delaney Atkinson has been ALSWA’s Head Office Receptionist since October 2013. She talks about the diversity of this role and life

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Law Matters Program 54, 5th March, 2014

Associate Professor Ted Wilkes and Professor Fiona Stanley discuss the importance of Aboriginal involvement in seeking solutions in keeping families healthy and strong, following on from recent comments by Police Commissioner Karl O’Callaghan.

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Law Matters Program 53, 19th February, 2014

Welcome back to Law Matters on our first program for 2014! We chat with ALSWA CEO Dennis Eggington and ALSWA Director Legal Services Peter Collins about the important role played by ALSWA and the ongoing issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within the justice system.

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Law Matters Program 52, 18th December, 2013

On the final program for 2013, Law Matters guests are: Shane Duffy, Chairperson, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services, discussing the NATSILS’ work over the past year, and commenting on this week’s announcement that Aboriginal legal services will be affected by Government cuts. Associate Professor

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Law Matters Program 50, 20th November, 2013

Family Law lawyer Hayley Ellison talks about the 2013 White Tie Gala Dinner (on this Friday 22nd November in Perth). Nikki Albert, Manager at the Aboriginal Family Law Services in Broome talks about Broome’s White Ribbon Silent Domestic Violence Memorial March (22 November 2013) We provide information

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