Media Releases

Australia should be shocked and appalled to learn about what we’ve known for years’ said ALSWA Am I horrified about what I saw on last night’s Four Corners program? Of…
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WA’s Chief Justice will join Aboriginal Legal Service of WA (ALSWA) CEO Dennis Eggington tomorrow when the 100th Law Matters program goes to air. Produced and presented by ALSWA, the…
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The family appreciate your support following the tragic death of 10 month old Baby Charlie in March 2013, and the subsequent CCC Report, which was tabled in Parliament on 21st…
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The death of 10 month old Charles Derschow Mullaley, 'Baby Charlie', in March 2013 is a tragedy that shocked the nation, and left his family and community heartbroken. Coupled with…
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The Aboriginal Legal Service of WA (ALSWA) supports moves by WA Premier Colin Barnett to issue a directive to the Carnarvon Shire to fly the Aboriginal flag during NAIDOC Week…
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Following the financial uncertainty of recent times, the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA (ALSWA) has responded to the Federal Budget with mixed emotions. “Yes, we’re absolutely elated that the Commonwealth…
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The Aboriginal Legal Service of WA (ALSWA) congratulates Patricia Turner on her appointment as the new Chief Executive Officer of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO). “Pat is…
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It is with great sadness that we pay tribute to Tiga Bayles, who lost his long battle with cancer yesterday. Tiga was an incredible trailblazer and one of a kind.…
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On the eve of the 25th anniversary of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, the Western Australian Government is being urged to adopt justice targets to address the…
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Following reports that the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA (ALSWA) was preparing to withdraw services from Karratha and Roebourne courts, ALSWA is now in a position to confirm that its…
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[gview file="https://www.als.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/pdfs_ALSWA_GM_151015_Final.pdf"] A team of highly experienced and respected Community members from throughout WA have formed the newly elected Executive Committee of the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA (ALSWA). Consisting…
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29th June 2015 MEDIA STATEMENT 29 June 2015 Adam Goodes Open Letter by ALSWA CEO Dennis Eggington Imagine being a master craftsman at the top of your game, widely regarded…
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Today’s State Government announcement that measures will be implemented to address deaths in custody and the over-representation of Aboriginal peoples within the justice system has been welcomed by the Aboriginal…
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A West Australian Aboriginal family have asked the High Court for permission to appeal against a decision that they pay legal costs to the Western Australian Government, following an unsuccessful…
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Having advocated strongly for diversionary programs for our young people, the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA (ALSWA) welcomes the announcement that it will play a vital role in delivering a…
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26th March 2015 MEDIA STATEMENT 29May 2015 A team of highly experienced and respected Community members from throughout WA have formed the newly elected Executive Committee of the Aboriginal Legal…
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