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15 Mar

Posted at 11:51h in Media, Radio Programs

Guests: Dr Hannah McGlade, Senior Indigenous Research Fellow Curtin University, discusses a meeting that she attended in Brisbane recently with the UN Rapporteur Violence for against Women, who recommended that a specific National Plan of Action addressing violence against Indigenous women be developed.  The UN Rapporteur also noted that the stolen...

01 Mar

Posted at 16:02h in Media, Media Releases, Radio Programs

Welcome back to Law Matters for another year! Our guests on our first 2017 program are ALSWA’s Community Legal Education Officer Sabah Rind and Chris Avent, WA Deputy Electoral Commissioner.  The WA State Election is on 11th March 2017.  More information at www.elections.wa.gov.au [audio mp3="https://als.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Law_Matters_Ep_108_010317.mp3"][/audio]...

01 Mar

Posted at 15:53h in Media, Media Releases, Radio Programs, Uncategorised

Law Matters returned to the airwaves today for another big year of broadcasting on 100.9FM 6NME Noongar Radio in Perth. The fortnightly program, which commenced back in 2010, is produced and presented by the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA (ALSWA). Presenter Jodi Hoffmann ensures that listeners have access to up-to-date information on...

15 Feb

Posted at 08:41h in Media Releases

Deaths in Custody Watch Committee WA   The Aboriginal Legal Service of WA sends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of the late Mr Marc Newhouse. A tireless campaigner for the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Marc was greatly respected by so many for his dedication and commitment...

10 Feb

Posted at 15:08h in Media Releases

ALSWA WELCOMES OPCAT RATIFICATION ANNOUNCEMENT 10TH February 2017 The Aboriginal Legal Service of WA (ALSWA) welcomes the announcement by the Commonwealth Government that it intends to ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT) by December this year. ALSWA Acting CEO, John...

14 Dec

Posted at 15:12h in Media Releases

Decision in Ms Dhu’s death in custody inquest set for Friday 16th December December 14, 2016 The Western Australian State Coroner will hand down her findings in the inquest into Ms Dhu’s death in custody this Friday. She will also decide on whether to release harrowing footage showing Ms Dhu’s final...

07 Dec

Posted at 16:09h in Radio Programs
Final Law Matters program for 2016 Guests: ALSWA Law Matters presenter Jodi Hoffmann and ALSWA CEO Dennis Eggington (pictured) cover a range of topics as they look back over 2016 in this Year in Review program. [audio mp3="https://als.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Law_Matters_Ep_107_071216.mp3"][/audio]   Download

30 Nov

Posted at 14:27h in Media Releases

Della Rae Morrison, a much loved and respected Bibbulman Noongar woman has been overwhelmed by the support she has received since her traumatic ordeal in Perth with Transit Officers. She is currently receiving assistance from the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA and will speak out publicly on this matter when the...