This is the 100th Law Matters program since broadcasts commenced on Noongar Radio 100.9FM in October 2010. Guests: ALSWA CEO Dennis Eggington and WA Chief Justice Wayne Martin. ALSWA thanks Noongar Radio and the National Indigenous Radio Service for their interest in broadcasting Law Matters each fortnight. Download
Read more →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 fortnightly radio program commenced in 2010 on 100.9 FM Noongar Radio in Perth, and is now heard
Read more →Guests: Neil Coyne (aka NC Viper) is Australia’s first Aboriginal Wrestler. David Waymouth, WA Census Director. Mechelle Wilson, Noongar Radio presenter Download
Read more →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 April 2016. It is very important that the views held by family are made public through this
Read more →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 this heartache, is the knowledge that family members were not afforded the urgent and committed response and
Read more →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 after the council refused to do so. “Approximately one in five people in Carnarvon are Aboriginal, local
Read more →Guests: In recognition of Sorry Day (26 May), this program features interviews with Jim Morrison, Co-Convenor of the Bringing them Home Committee and Ken Riddiford, CEO of the Kimberley Stolen Generations Aboriginal Corporation. Please Note: This Law Matters program incorrectly states 57 William Street Perth as the address
Read more →Guests: Elizabeth Needham, President, Law Society of WA talks about what’s happening during LAW WEEK which is on in WA from Monday 16th to Friday 20th May 2016 Meet Nicole Young, a new ALSWA Lawyer, working within ALSWA’s Civil and Human Rights Unit, whose work will include a
Read more →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 has recognised our worth and renewed ALSWA’s funding for a further four years. This news comes as
Read more →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 an incredibly knowledgeable and skilled woman who has been such a groundbreaker in advancing the rights of
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