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...
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 Stolen Generations Test Case, discusses local and international human rights, racial discrimination, and provides an overview of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses...
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 Chair of the ACCC (Australian Competition & Consumer Commission) and Sarouche Razi, ALSWA Civil and Human Rights Unit Solicitor. [audio mp3="https://als.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Law_Matters_Ep_42_170713.mp3"][/audio]...
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 recent reports and reviews. Lindon Coombes, National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples Lindon provides an update on National Congress news including how...
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 talks about what motivates him to work in the area of social justice, and discusses regional workshops that are being presented by ALSWA. [audio...
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 June 2013. Wednesday 12th June 2013 Free Community Legal Education (CLE) Workshop in Wyndham “Racial Discrimination and how to lodge a complaint” Thursday 13th...
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 firm Dwyer Durack. Neil Anderson, ALSWA Family Law solicitor Neil talks about the importance of Family Law and how ALSWA can assist...
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 Tina provides an insight into her work with ALSWA and talks about a Scholarship she was recently awarded. [audio mp3="https://als.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Law_Matters_Ep_37_080513.mp3"][/audio]...
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 to study Law. Eddie Cubillo, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (NATSILS) Shane Duffy, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal...