ALS Media
21 Jun 2012
Senate Inquiry ignores calls for greater protection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children under proposed new National Children’s Commissioner
While the introduction of a National Children’s Commissioner is a positive step forward, the current model does not go far enough to protect and promote the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. read more
23 May 2012
New CEO for the ALS
The ALS Board has endorsed Mr Phil Naden to be the new Chief Executive Officer of the Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT). read more
01 Mar 2012
ALS Chair excited by new method of engagement in Ministerial Taskforce
ALS Chair Iris White was appointed a member of the NSW Government Ministerial Taskforce on Aboriginal Affairs read more
21 Feb 2012
Court condemns tasering of Wilcannia man
In a case handed down today, Mr Bugmy was found not guilty on all charges and the police use of the taser ‘excessive’. read more
17 Feb 2012
Breath testing as bail condition now unlawful - ALS assists in law reform
The Supreme Court in Sydney has ruled against bail conditions that allow police to breath-test people any time, any where. read more
20 Sep 2011
Police need to think twice before they arrest 'on the spot' anymore - a clarification in Police Powers handed down today