Cultural Warning: Please note that this Law Matters program contains an interview with the late Mr. Cedric Wyatt, who sadly passed away in September 2014. Guests: Cedric Wyatt – ALSWA Court Officer, General yarn about Cedric’s previous and current work with ALSWA in Perth and up North; Suzanne Randall –
ALSWA Civil/Human Rights Unit Solicitor Sarouche Razi provides an update on Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act, discusses a Forum about Homelessness which he recently participated in and talks about Identity documentation. Paula Gerber, Deputy Director of the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law and an Associate Professor at
Dennis Eggington discusses last night’s 2014-15 Federal Budget that was handed down and the impact it could have on Aboriginal People. Jonathan Crabtree brings us up to date with where things are at in relation to an offensive sign which was placed at Coolgardie’s Denver City Hotel in March 2014
Guest:Patricia Adjei, Indigenous Communications Coordinator and Legal Officer with CopyrightAgency/Viscopy : Assistance and support available for artists across the country in protecting their rights. Nikki Dwyer, ALSWA Civil and Human Rights Lawyer about the Racial Discrimination Act – Submissions to Government due by today. Annetta Bellingeri, Senior Regional Officer –
Guest: Annetta Bellingeri, Senior Regional Officer, Kimberley, Consumer Protection, Department of Commerce, WA discuses consumer protection and how people can protect themselves from scams. Nyungar woman Delaney Atkinson has been ALSWA’s Head Office Receptionist since October 2013. She talks about the diversity of this role and life in both Sydney
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.