Law Matters Program #220, 6 May 2026
Jodi Hoffmann is joined in the studio by ALSWA CEO Wayne Nannup for a broad discussion on the issues facing First Nations people within the justice system. Download
About
The Aboriginal Legal Service of WA Ltd provides legal support and representation in Civil Law and Human Rights Law, Criminal Law and Family Law – Care and Protection. Additional services include the Bail Support Service, Prison In-Reach Legal Service, Community Legal Education, 24/7 Custody Notification Service, Custody Wellbeing Service, Old Ways New Ways, Work and Development Permit Service, Youth Engagement Program and Family and Domestic Violence Hubs/Healing Services.
Services
Legal Support and Representation
Civil Law and Human Rights Law, Criminal Law, Family Law – Care and Protection, Conflict of Interest
Additional Services
The Aboriginal Legal Service of WA Ltd has a pamphlet that explains the services and matters that we handle.
Law Matters Radio Program
Law Matters is produced and presented by the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA Ltd in Perth.
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It is only through the goodwill of our supporters that ALSWA can adequately advocate, lobby and provide a strong voice nationally and internationally on the continued struggles and inequality faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Media
Law Matters Program #219, 22 April 2026
Guests: Megan Krakouer, Director of the @National Suicide Prevention & Trauma Recovery Project. Tragically, there have recently been 2 deaths in custody at Bandyup Women’s Prison since March, and: In the lead up to Anzac Day, Jodi Hoffmann chats with Whadjuk and Yued Noongar and Yamatji Elder Di Ryder OAM,
Latest ABC Indigenous News
ABC News
- Statement from mother of Kumanjayi Little Baby read at Alice Springs vigil May 8, 2026At a vigil held in Alice Springs last night for Kumanjayi Little Baby, a statement was read on behalf of her mother who called for the community to remember her five-year-old child as a "pretty girl in pink" who was "truly loved" by her family.
- Concerns for competency of woman rescued in outback then arrested May 7, 2026Concerns have been raised about the competency of an elderly Indigenous woman facing a charge of unlawful wounding from 2024, after she was rescued and then arrested by police in Western Australia's outback this week.
- 'We come together in unity': Nationwide vigils held for Kumanjayi Little Baby May 7, 2026Vigils have been held across the country in memory of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, who was allegedly murdered in Alice Springs.
Membership
Community individuals interested in becoming a member of ALSWA may do so by completing this application form and sending it to [membership@als.org.au] with $10 membership payment attached or remitted to the following bank account:
| Account Name: | Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia Limited |
| Bank: | Commonwealth Bank of Australia Limited |
| BSB No: | 066-000 |
| Account No: | 13401523 |
| Reference: | Membership (Include Name) |
