LAW MATTERS
Law Matters is produced and presented by the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA Ltd in Perth. Commencing in October 2010, the show is broadcast live fortnightly from the 100.9FM Noongar Radio studios and repeated on the National Indigenous Radio Service (NIRS).
Hosted by ALSWA Public Relations/Media Manager Jodi Hoffmann, Law Matters is an informative show which focuses on the complex legal issues faced by First Nations Peoples.
AWARDS
2023
First Nations Media Award
Best News of Current Affairs Story (Winner)
Law Matters – Dennis Eggington Reflections After 27 Years as ALSWA CEO
2023
Community Broadcasting Association of Australia
Excellence in Journalism Award – Jodi Hoffmann (Finalist)
2021
First Nations Media Awards
Best Feature Radio Documentary or Series (Winner)
Law Matters – National homelessness Week
Excellence in Indigenous Broadcasting (Winner)
Excellence in News & Current Affairs Broadcasting (Joint Winner with Wangki Yupurnanupurru Radio)
Best Radio Program, Talks (Finalist)
2020 First Nations Media Awards
Outstanding Contributor Award, Jodi Hoffmann (Winner)
Best Interview or Oral History (Finalist)
Best News and Current Affairs Program (Finalist)
Best Community Radio Documentary Service (Finalist)
TUNE INTO LAW MATTERS ON
100.9FM Noongar Radio on alternate Wednesdays 11.05 am to 12 noon (Repeated Sundays at 9pm) (WST)
Larrkardi Radio on 6DBY Derby 97.9 FM on alternate Tuesdays
National Indigenous Radio Service (NIRS) on alternate Thursdays 8.05 TO 9.00 pm (QLD time)
Waringarri Radio Kununurra WA on 693 AM on alternate Tuesdays
*If your radio station would like to broadcast Law Matters, please contact ALSWA on 08 9265 6666.
Law Matters Program 4, 1 December 2010
[audio mp3="https://www.als.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/law-matters-ep-4-011210.mp3"][/audio] Jolene Farrell ALSWA Secretary Gilbert ‘Jack’ Calyun ALSWA Reception Meet two of the David Wirrpanda Foundation and Central Institute of Technology ‘Solid Futures’ students who helped…
Read MoreLaw Matters Program 3, 17 November 2010
Guests: ALSWA’s John Bedford, Gulmina Miocevich, Kim Axford, Seranie Gamble [audio mp3="https://www.als.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/law-matters-ep-3-171110.mp3"][/audio] John Bedford ALSWA Executive Officer John talks about his family ties in the Halls Creek/Kimberley region and provides…
Read MoreLaw Matters Program 2, 3 November 2010
Guests: ALSWA’s Jonathon Reid, Tammy Solonec and Dennis Eggington [audio mp3="https://www.als.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/law-matters-ep-2-031110.mp3"][/audio] Jonathon Reid ALSWA Family Law Unit Lawyer To the best of our knowledge, Jonathon is the only…
Read MoreLaw Matters Program 1, 20 October 2010
Guests: ALSWA’s Dennis Eggington, Monica Collard and Kenny Sutton [audio mp3="https://www.als.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/law-matters-ep-1-101010.mp3"][/audio] Dennis Eggington ALSWA Chief Executive Officer Welcome to our very first ‘Law Matters program on 6NME! Find…
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