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  • Custody Notification Service (CNS) in WA will save lives says ALSWA


    October 14, 2014
    14 October 2014 MEDIA STATEMENT 14 October 2014 A Custody Notification Service (CNS) in WA will save lives, and the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA (ALSWA) is confident that the…
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  • RACIAL DISCRIMINATION ACT: GOVERNMENT BACK DOWN WELCOMED


    August 7, 2014
    MEDIA STATEMENT 6 August 2014 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION ACT: GOVERNMENT BACK DOWN WELCOMED The Aboriginal Legal Service of WA (ALSWA) welcomes yesterday’s announcement that the Abbott Government will scrap its proposed…
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  • Death in custody of a 22 year old woman in South Hedland


    August 7, 2014
    MEDIA STATEMENT 29 August 2014 The comments below, in relation to the recent death in custody of a 22 year old woman in South Hedland, have been made by Mr.…
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  • Special General Meeting 1st August 2014


    July 2, 2014

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  • WA Legal issues to gain National Focus


    July 1, 2014
    ALSWA CEO Dennis Eggington (pictured above) MEDIA STATEMENT 30 June 2014 WA Legal issues to gain National Focus Legal issues in Western Australia will gain a national focus from this…
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  • Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse – ALSWA assistance available NOW


    May 9, 2014

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  • ALSWA celebrates 40 years


    May 9, 2014
    Click here to book your tickets to the Gala Dinner in November 2014
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  • ALSWA dismayed at apathetic response to Coolgardie racism incident


    May 7, 2014
    07th May 2014 MEDIA STATEMENT ALSWA dismayed at apathetic response to Coolgardie racism incident 07 May 2014 When the licensee of Coolgardie’s Denver City Hotel displayed a sign saying that…
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  • Test Case Dismissal a Devastating Result for Family says ALSWA


    December 20, 2013
    20thDecember 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT Test Case Dismissal a Devastating Result for Family says ALSWA20 December 2013 Since the landmark WA Stolen Generations Test Case Hearing commenced in February 2013, it’s…
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  • Government cuts support for National Congress


    December 20, 2013
    20thDecember 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT Government cuts support for National Congress20 December 2013 Today the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (NATSILS) express concern at the Australian Government’s announcement…
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  • ALSWA hopes report will lead to Aboriginal people being In Safe Custody


    December 2, 2013
    2ndDecember 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT ALSWA hopes report will lead to Aboriginal people being In Safe Custody2 December 2013 An Inquiry into custodial arrangements in police lock-up has validated concerns held…
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  • ALSWA lawyer named WA Young Criminal Lawyer of the Year


    December 2, 2013
    December 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT National Award for ALSWA Senior Court Officer December 2013 Congratulations to Rosalind Russell-Smith, Managing Solicitor from ALSWA’s South Hedland Office. Rosalind is the most worthy winner…
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  • National Award for ALSWA Senior Court Officer


    November 29, 2013
    November2013 MEDIA STATEMENT National Award for ALSWA Senior Court Officer November 2013 The Aboriginal Legal Service of WA (ALSWA) congratulates Dennis ‘Sorgi’ Eggington, the 2012 (Male) recipient of the Trevor…
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  • Royal Comission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse


    November 20, 2013
    20 November 2013
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  • COALITION’S PROPOSED CUTS ‘A HEARTLESS DECISION’


    September 6, 2013
    06 September 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT 06 September 2013    COALITION’S PROPOSED CUTS ‘A HEARTLESS DECISION’ Says ALSWA        The Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia (ALSWA) is outraged…
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  • ALSWA Supports OICS Banksia Hill Review


    August 9, 2013
    9 August 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT ALSWA Supports OICS Banksia Hill Review and urges State Government to address crisis 9 August 2013           The Banksia Hill incident in January…
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  • ALSWA supports Greens stance on Justice Reinvestment


    August 2, 2013
    2 August 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT ALSWA supports Greens stance on Justice Reinvestment  2 August 2013          Photo: ALSWA CEO Dennis Eggington and Greens Senator Rachel Siewert The Aboriginal…
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  • Consumer Rights and Scams


    August 1, 2013
    1st August 2013 ALSWA Event Consumer Rights and Scams 15 August 2013          Consumer Rights and Scams   Date: Thursday, 15 August 2013 Time: 3:30 - 5:00pm Venue: Aboriginal Legal Service, Perth Office,…
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  • Human Rights Advocate will be sadly missed says ALSWA


    July 16, 2013
    15th July 2013 NOTICE OF CONDOLENCE Human Rights Advocate will be sadly missed says ALSWA 15 July 2013 The Aboriginal Legal Service of WA (ALSWA) Executive Committee, Management and staff extend…
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  • Lotterywest grant creates fresh look for ALSWA


    June 27, 2013
    12thJune 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT Lotterywest grant creates a fresh look for Aboriginal Legal Service WA 26 June 2013 Thanks to a Lotterywest grant, Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia (ALSWA)…
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