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.
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)
100.9FM Noongar Radio on alternate Wednesdays 11.00am (Repeated on alternate Sundays at 9.00 pm) (WST)
National Indigenous Radio Service (NIRS) on alternate Thursdays @ 2:05pm (QLD time)
Waringarri Radio Kununurra WA on 693 AM on alternate Tuesdays
6DBY 97.9FM on alternate Tuesdays at 10.00am
*If your radio station would like to broadcast Law Matters, please email ALSWA at media@als.org.au.
Guests: Peter Collins, Aboriginal Legal Service of WA Ltd Director Legal Services, discusses the crisis situation facing regional Western Australia as 26 courthouses close their doors until the end of August. Dr. Daniel Hunt, a Jaru and Indjibarndi man, talks about his journey within the medical profession and current work
Guests: Sally Oliver, Managing Lawyer ALSWA Kununurra discusses what court closures between June 1st and the end of August, will mean for community members and clients. Lucette Quinlan, Director of Relationships with The Piddington Society talks about their First Nations Legal Education Fund which has been set up to assist First
Jodi Hoffmann is joined in the studio by ALSWA CEO Wayne Nannup for a broad discussion on the issues facing First Nations people within the justice system. Download
Guests: Megan Krakouer, Director of the @National Suicide Prevention & Trauma Recovery Project. Tragically, there have recently been 2 deaths in custody at Bandyup Women’s Prison since March, and: In the lead up to Anzac Day, Jodi Hoffmann chats with Whadjuk and Yued Noongar and Yamatji Elder Di Ryder OAM,
Satara Uthayakumaran an Australian writer, advocate and social reform leader, dedicated to amplifying the voices of young people, particularly those from marginalised communities. Satara has spoken with young people across the country including many in youth detention centres – ‘too young for social media, but old enough for jail’. – and
Guests: Dr Jacqueline McGowan-Jones – WA Commissioner for Children and Young People RE: 2026 Profile of Children and Young People in WA. Sophie Stewart, CEO – Social Reinvestment WA RE: Giving Evidence alongside ALSWA at the National Inquiry into Australia’s Youth Justice and Incarceration System. Lucy Schroeder, Solicitor, National Justice
