Media Releases

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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