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Author: Matthew Wheatley

23 Oct

Posted at 00:00h in Radio Programs

Mechelle Wilson from Noongar Radio talks about a collaborative project between Noongar Radio and Acacia prison which has resulted in their documentary being a finalist in the Community Broadcasting Awards. The broadcast, one of just four finalists in the ‘Most Innovative Outside Broadcast or Special Event Broadcast’ category, was a...

25 Sep

Posted at 00:00h in Radio Programs

Today’s program focuses on Alice Springs, and in particular, the Central Australian Aboriginal Legal Aid Service (CAALAS) who will celebrate their 40th birthday in October 2013. Noel Hayes, Chairperson of the CAALAS Board, who has been involved with CAALAS since it’s beginnings; Ken Lechleitner, CAALAS Aboriginal Legal Support Officer - Night Patrol,...

11 Sep

Posted at 00:00h in Radio Programs

Guests:Marc Newhouse from the WA Deaths in Custody Watch Committee RE the John Pat (30 year) Memorial Event taking place in Perth on 25 September 2013 (more information at www.deathsincustody.org.au);   Sarouche Razi (ALSWA Civil/Human Rights Lawyer) and Betty Campbell (ALSWA Community Legal Education Officer) discuss their recent trip and workshops in...

10 Sep

Posted at 03:01h in Submissions

The Australian Human Rights Commission is concerned that many people with disability who need communication supports or who have complex and multiple support needs are not having their rights protected, and are not being treated equally, in the criminal justice system. It prepared an Issues Paper, outlining five key barriers to...

10 Sep

Posted at 02:52h in Submissions

The Community Development and Justice Standing Committee is conducting an inquiry into custodial arrangements in police lock-ups across Western Australia, which is yet to report.  The terms of reference include: Whether current arrangements fully comply with the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody and the Optional Protocol...

10 Sep

Posted at 02:43h in Submissions

The Minister for Corrective Services the Inspector of Custodial Services, pursuant to section 17(2)(b) of the Inspector of Custodial Services Act 2003 to conduct a full investigation into all aspects of the incident that occurred as Banksia Hill Detention Centre on 20 Januray 2013. ALSWA prepared a comprehensive, confidential submission, which...

10 Sep

Posted at 02:27h in Submissions

The Public Sector Commission conducted a review of the operation and effectiveness of the Commissioner for Children and Young People Act 2006 (the Act). The terms of reference included: Examine the operation and effectiveness of the Act Report on the extent to which the purpose of the Act, including the advocacy, promotion...

28 Aug

Posted at 00:00h in Radio Programs

Guests: Janette Dines, CEO, Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse Janette Dines provides an overview of the Royal Commission and why it has been set up. More information is available by phoning the Royal Commission General Enquiries line on 1800 099 340 Paul Gazia, ALSWA Civil/Human Rights Unit Managing...

14 Aug

Posted at 00:00h in Radio Programs

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 of Custodial Services. ALSWA Community Legal Education Officer Betty Campbell Betty Campbell talks about ALSWA’s legal workshops coming up in Perth and regional...