Law Matters Radio Program (Episodes)

Guest: ALSWA Kununurra Managing Solicitor Glen Dooley provides an insight into life and work in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia.

Associate Professor Ted Wilkes and Professor Fiona Stanley discuss the importance of Aboriginal involvement in seeking solutions in keeping families healthy and strong, following on from recent comments by Police Commissioner Karl O’Callaghan.

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

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

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

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

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

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 –

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

PETER COLLINS, ALSWA Director Legal Services With the State Election just around the corner (9th March 2013), we discuss the proposed extension to Mandatory Sentencing laws in WA. BRONAGH MORGAN (nee Quinn), ALSWA Bronagh talks about her home in Ireland and the opportunities that she has had since arriving in

Michael Blurton,Presidentof ALSWA’s Executive Committee   Kathleen Watson, West Kimberly   Arthur Slater, Southern   Cath Doran, ALSWA Family Law Solicitor Provides an overview of our work in Family Law and discusses the process of mediation.

JIM MORRISON, Co-Convenor, Bringing Them Home WA Today marks the 5th anniversary of the National Apology and we speak with Jim Morrison, Co-Convenor of Bringing them Home WA about the importance of staying focused on our Stolen Generations and ensuring the wider community fully understands the legacy of past government

ALSWA CEO Dennis Eggington and ALSWA Media Officer Jodi Hoffmann (Law Matters presenter) host a year in Review, looking back at 2012 and discussing some of the key issues along with highlights including ALSWA being awarded the Community Organisation Human Rights Award.