Media Releases

Coroner to deliver findings into death in custody of Douglas ‘Mootijah’ Shillingsworth

Aboriginal Legal Service welcomes investments to keep Aboriginal people out of jail and support stronger, safer communities

Coronial inquest begins today into death of Aboriginal man Gordon Copeland

Aboriginal Legal Service welcomes new funding for Closing the Gap in NSW

A life of institutionalisation and death in custody: coronial findings due for Aboriginal man Kevin Bugmy

Aboriginal Legal Service blindsided by rushed bail amendments that will risk widening the gap

Following Tasmania’s announcement, New South Wales must act to keep the youngest children out of kids’ prisons

A loss to the legal profession: Aboriginal Legal Service mourns passing of Judge Zahra

The Coroner’s Court can save lives – not just review deaths

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