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Guests: ALSWA CEO Dennis Eggington and ALSWA DLS Peter Collins discuss the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in WA and the detrimental effect Federal Budget cuts could have on our people in all spheres.

Cultural Warning: Please note that this Law Matters program contains an interview with the late Mr. Cedric Wyatt, who sadly passed away in September 2014. Guests: Cedric Wyatt – ALSWA Court Officer, General yarn about Cedric’s previous and current work with ALSWA in Perth and up North;

ALSWA Civil/Human Rights Unit Solicitor Sarouche Razi provides an update on Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act, discusses a Forum about Homelessness which he recently participated in and talks about Identity documentation. Paula Gerber, Deputy Director of the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law and an

Dennis Eggington discusses last night’s 2014-15 Federal Budget that was handed down and the impact it could have on Aboriginal People. Jonathan Crabtree brings us up to date with where things are at in relation to an offensive sign which was placed at Coolgardie’s Denver City Hotel

Guest:Patricia Adjei, Indigenous Communications Coordinator and Legal Officer with CopyrightAgency/Viscopy : Assistance and support available for artists across the country in protecting their rights. Nikki Dwyer, ALSWA Civil and Human Rights Lawyer about the Racial Discrimination Act – Submissions to Government due by today. Annetta Bellingeri, Senior

Guest: Annetta Bellingeri, Senior Regional Officer, Kimberley, Consumer Protection, Department of Commerce, WA discuses consumer protection and how people can protect themselves from scams. Nyungar woman Delaney Atkinson has been ALSWA’s Head Office Receptionist since October 2013. She talks about the diversity of this role and life