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 44, 14th August, 2013
Guests: ALSWA CEO Dennis Eggington and Greens Senator Rachel Siewert Dennis and Rachel discuss Justice Reinvestment, community initiatives and the recent Banksia Hill Report by the Office of the Inspector…
Read MoreLaw Matters Program 43, 31st July, 2013
Guests: Senator Rachel Siewert, Green State Senator; Rachel discusses the importance of Justice Reinvestment Nikki Dwyer, ALSWA Civil Law and Human Rights Unit Lawyer Nikki provides an update on the…
Read MoreLaw Matters Program 42, 17th July, 2013
Delia Rickard Acting Chair of the ACCC; Sarouche Razi, ALSWA Civil and Human Rights Unit Solicitor This Law Matters program focuses on Scams and our Guests are Delia Rickard Acting…
Read MoreLaw Matters Program 41, 3rd July, 2013
Andrew Harvey, Deputy Director, Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services (The Office)and Joseph Wallam, Community Liaison Officer with The Office Andrew & Joseph talk about discussing their role and…
Read MoreLaw Matters Program 40, 19th June, 2013
Linda Mettam, ALSWA Albany Legal Secretary Linda talks about ALSWA’s services in and around Albany, and life in The Great Southern. Sarouche Razi, Senior Solicitor ALSWA Civil/Human Rights Unit Sarouche…
Read MoreLaw Matters Program 39, 5th June, 2013
Dennis Eggington, ALSWA CEO Dennis discusses reconciliation, racism and the importance of remembering our Stolen Generations. Betty Campbell, ALSWA Community Legal Education Officer Betty talks about ALSWA workshops happening during…
Read MoreLaw Matters Program 38, 22nd May, 2013
June Kenny, Aboriginal Lawyer June discusses her role in litigation and commercial law, and reflects upon her own legal journey from law student to Managing Director with Perth based law…
Read MoreLaw Matters Program 37, 8th May, 2013
Matthew Keogh, Vice President of the Law Society of WA Matthew lets us know what we can expect during LAW WEEK (13-17 May 2013) Tina Ward, ALSWA Chief Financial Officer…
Read MoreLaw Matters Program 36, 10th April, 2013
Mel Thomas, Coordinator of Indigenous Law Programs for Indigenous Law Students,University of WA (UWA) Mel Thomas, University of WA (UWA) talks about options available at UWA for Aboriginal students wishing…
Read MoreLaw Matters Program 34, 27th February, 2013
PETER COLLINS, ALSWA Director Legal Services With the State Election just around the corner (9th March 2013), we discuss the proposed extension to Mandatory Sentencing laws in WA. BRONAGH MORGAN…
Read MoreLaw Matters Program 35, 27th March, 2013
Michael Blurton,Presidentof ALSWA's Executive Committee Kathleen Watson, West Kimberly Arthur Slater, Southern Cath Doran, ALSWA Family Law Solicitor Provides an overview of our work in Family Law…
Read MoreLaw Matters Program 33, 13th February 2013
JIM MORRISON, Co-Convenor, Bringing Them Home WA Today marks the 5th anniversary of the National Apology and we speak with Jim Morrison, Co-Convenor of Bringing them Home WA about the…
Read MoreLaw Matters Program 32, 12th December 2012
ALSWA CEO Dennis Eggington and ALSWA Media Officer Jodi Hoffmann (Law Matters presenter) host a year in Review, looking back at 2012 and discussing some of the key issues along…
Read MoreLaw Matters Program 31, 28th November 2012
ALSWA CEO Dennis Eggington – overview of WA issues including stolen wages, our recent staff conference and ALSWA being named as a Finalist in the 2012 Human Rights Awards; Paul…
Read MoreLaw Matters Program 30, 31st October 2012
ALSWA CEO Dennis Eggington; ALSWA Court Officer Sarah Johns; ALSWA Community Legal Education Officer Bethany Campbell [audio mp3="https://www.als.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Law_Matters_Ep_30_311012.mp3"][/audio]
Read MoreLaw Matters Program 29, 3rd October 2012
Nicole Casley, Chairperson of the 7th National Indigenous Legal Conference Organising Committee. The conference is on in Perth this week. Bethany Campbell discusses her role as ALSWA’s newly appointed Community…
Read MoreLaw Matters Program 28, 19th September 2012
Dennis Eggington Aboriginal Legal Service of WA (ALSWA) CEO Paul Gazia Manager ALSWA Civil / Human Rights Unit discusses the assistance that ALSWA is providing for people lodging applications for…
Read MoreLaw Matters Program 27, 5th September 2012
Shane Duffy CEO Chairperson of NATSILS and CEO of the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Service QLD Jody Broun, Co-Chair of the National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples provides…
Read MoreLaw Matters Program 26, 14th December 2011
Dennis Eggington ALSWA CEO In our final program for 2011, ALSWA CEO Dennis Eggington looks back over the past year and discusses key issues including: Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths…
Read MoreLaw Matters Program 25, 30th November 2011
Fiona Skyring, Author of the recently released book – ‘Justice: A History of the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA’ A new book about the history of the Aboriginal Legal Service…
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