Welcome back to Law Matters on our first program for 2014! We chat with ALSWA CEO Dennis Eggington and ALSWA Director Legal Services Peter Collins about the important role played by ALSWA and the ongoing issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within the justice system. Topics include mandatory sentencing,...
On the final program for 2013, Law Matters guests are: Shane Duffy, Chairperson, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services, discussing the NATSILS’ work over the past year, and commenting on this week’s announcement that Aboriginal legal services will be affected by Government cuts. Associate Professor Ted Wilkes discusses Justice...
Murray Stubbs, ALSWA Kalgoorlie Court Officer and ZoeGilders ALSWA Kalgoorlie solicitor discuss working in and around Kalgoorlie andthe diversity of their roles with the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA [audio mp3="https://als.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Law_Matters_Ep_51_041213.mp3"][/audio]...
Family Law lawyer Hayley Ellison talks about the 2013 White Tie Gala Dinner (on this Friday 22nd November in Perth). Nikki Albert, Manager at the Aboriginal Family Law Services in Broome talks about Broome’s White Ribbon Silent Domestic Violence Memorial March (22 November 2013) We provide information on the Dumbartung Aboriginal Corporation...
Helen McCartney, ALSWA’s Perth based Records Officer discusses her role at ALSWA ALSWA Lawyer Miriam Kelly talks about Family Law services that are now available through ALSWA’s Kalgoorlie office ALSWA Lawyer Shayla Gibbons discusses the Family Law services that now operate out of ALSWA’s Broome office [audio mp3="https://als.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Law_Matters_Ep_48_231013.mp3"][/audio]...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...