Media Releases

17th June 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT SATTLER SACKING LONG OVERDUE SAYS ALSWA 17 June 2013  The Aboriginal Legal Service of WA (ALSWA) applauds the decision to sack WA shock jock Howard…
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12th June 2013 ALSWA Workshops & Events Kununurra &Wyndam Starting 12thJune 2013 Wyndham Workshop Date: Wednesday, 12 June 2013 Time: 2:00 - 3:00pm Venue: Ngnowar Aerwah Sobering Up Shelter, Kollama…
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26th May 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT Sorry Day 2013 – Acknowledging and respecting our Stolen Generations 26 May 2013 The Aboriginal Legal Service of WA (ALSWA) urged fair minded Australians to…
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7th March 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT ALSWA’s Report Card reveals the Barnett Government has FAILED 7March 2013 The Barnett government has been handed a resounding FAIL in ALSWA’s report card on…
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26February 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT Proposed Extension to Mandatory Sentencing "Despicable" says ALSWA 4February 2013 The proposed extension to mandatory and minimum sentencing laws is nothing short of despicable and there…
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4 February 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT LANDMARK STOLEN GENERATIONS TEST CASE BEGINS IN PERTH 4February 2013 It’s been a long and emotional journey but today marks the beginning of the landmark…
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21January2013 MEDIA STATEMENT “BANKSIA HILL SOLUTION A WORST CASE SCENARIO” SAYS ALSWA 21January 2013 “BANKSIA HILL SOLUTION A WORST CASE SCENARIO” SAYS ALSWA AS CHILDREN ARE MOVED TO ADULT PRISON…
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15 January 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT 15January 2013 ALSWA welcomes establishment of new family violence legal service The Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia (ALSWA) has welcomed the State Government’s announcement…
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15 January 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT 15January 2013 ALSWA calls for bipartisan commitment to justice reinvestment It’s time for the State Government to take action to address the overrepresentation of Aboriginal…
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Statement by Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia Vale Gavin Mooney and Del Weston 21December 2012 “We are devastated at the loss of husband and wife Professor Gavin Mooney and…
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10 December 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT 10 December 2012 ALSWA Honoured with Human Rights Award The Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia (ALSWA) was honoured with a Human Rights Award at…
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23 November2012 MEDIA STATEMENT STOLEN WAGES: MANY WILL MISS OUT SAYS ALSWA 23November 2012   STOLEN WAGES: MANY WILL MISS OUT SAYS ALSWA With only one week to go until…
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20 November 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT 20 November 2012 Aboriginal Legal Service a Human Rights Finalist The Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia (ALSWA) is proud to have been announced as…
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18 September 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT History of Aboriginal Legal Service awarded Premier’s Prize in Book Awards 18thSeptember 2012   “Justice – A History of the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western…
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15th June 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT ALSWA PROVIDES ASSISTANCE ON STOLEN WAGES 15th June2012   Like their brothers and sisters throughout the country, hundreds of Aboriginal people in WA had their…
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13June 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT Justice: A History of the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA Winner of the 2012 Margaret Medcalf award 13thJune 2012   “Justice: A History of the Aboriginal…
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29 May 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT COLIN’S COLONIAL CRINGE 29thMay 2012   Premier Barnett’s decision to name the Perth foreshore redevelopment Elizabeth Quay reeks of colonial cringe. The fact that this…
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2 May 2012 Stolen Wages Assistance Forms to complete to apply for assistance 2nd May 2012   If you would like more information about STOLEN WAGES please phone the Aboriginal…
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18 April 2012 Aboriginal Legal Service Table Big Changes 18 April 2012 Community members, clients, staff and visitors of the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA (ALSWA) are about to benefit…
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12March 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT ALSWA ‘Justice’ book launched in Perth: WA Civil Rights History in Black and White 12thMarch 2012   Aboriginal Elders, the High Court Chief Justice, magistrates and…
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