Law Matters Issue 10 – July/August 2023
Read more →Jackie Fitzgerald, Executive Director of the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research discusses the recently released report – “Why are Aboriginal Adults Less Likely to Receive Cannabis Cautions”. Download
Read more →WA Chief Justice Peter Quinlan talks about the WA Courts and Tribunals Reconciliation Statement launched on the 29th of May which saw WA judges make a historic pledge to right the wrongs of the past and work to build trust and confidence in the justice system for
Read more →The Aboriginal Legal Service of WA Ltd (ALSWA) is outraged by comments by WA Premier Mark McGowan who claims that medical conditions such as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) are “just an excuse”. The Premiers’ comments were made in relation to the incident overnight at Banksia Hill
Read more →The Aboriginal Legal Service of WA Ltd (ALSWA) is representing three young people who have instituted judicial review proceedings in the Supreme Court of WA in relation to ongoing lockdowns at Banksia Hill Detention Centre (BHDC) and Unit 18 at Casuarina Prison. The court action, listed for
Read more →Guests: Jim Morrison, Founder of ‘Yokai Healing our Spirit’ talks about his work and reflects upon the life of the late Rob Riley, who passed away on the 1st of May, 27 years ago. Howard Choo, Save the Children, Australian Policy, and Advocacy Lead discusses the
Read more →Aboriginal Legal Services across the country are facing a financial crisis. Hear from Karly Warner, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (NATSILS) Chair and ALS NSW/ACT CEO and Wayne Nannup ALSWA CEO. Download
Read more →On today’s program Jodi Hoffmann and Dennis Eggington discuss the Voice to Parliament, Justice Reinvestment and the ongoing racism that still exists within society. Download
Read more →ABORIGINAL LEGAL SERVICE OF WA LTD MEDIA STATEMENT 22nd March 2023 ALSWA WELCOMES NEW CEO WAYNE NANNUP The Aboriginal Legal Service of WA Ltd (ALSWA) welcomes onboard Wayne Nannup, who takes over the reign from retiring CEO Dennis Eggington. With family connections to Western Australia’s South West,
Read more →Historical ALSWA Part 2: ALSWA’s Dennis Eggington and Michael Blurton take a historical look back at the origins of the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA which started almost fifty years ago. Download
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