MEDIA RELEASES
Title: ALRM welcomes Rudd Government’s Legal Aid Funding
Release Date: Fri 14th May, 2010
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The head of one of the nation’s peak Aboriginal rights organisation has praised the Rudd government for finally making good a pre-election promise to boost funding to black legal aid. In the 2010-2011 budget handed down on Tuesday night, an additional $154 million over four years has been directed towards legal aid, $34.9 million...
The head of one of the nation’s peak Aboriginal rights organisation has praised the Rudd government for finally making good a pre-election promise to boost funding to black legal aid. In the 2010-2011 budget handed down on Tuesday night, an additional $154 million over four years has been directed towards legal aid, $34.9 million...
Title: Cricket Match in memory of Allan Wanganeen Sr.
Release Date: Tue 16th March, 2010
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ALRM is holding a cricket match in memory of late Allan Wanganeen Sr. (1.3.51 – 24.2.09. The match will be played on 11 April 2010 at 10.30 am, at the Adelaide University Graduate Oval. This is first time the Allan Wanganeen Sr. Challenge Trophy has been played. The teams playing will...
ALRM is holding a cricket match in memory of late Allan Wanganeen Sr. (1.3.51 – 24.2.09. The match will be played on 11 April 2010 at 10.30 am, at the Adelaide University Graduate Oval. This is first time the Allan Wanganeen Sr. Challenge Trophy has been played. The teams playing will...
Title: ALRM welcomes Liberals ICAC policy
Release Date: Wed 3rd March, 2010
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The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement welcomes the Opposition Leader, Isobel Redmond's Policy statement that when she is elected Premier she will introduce within a reasonable period, an Independent Commission Against Corruption. “This is refreshing news following the endless denial by the Rann Government that such a body is not required. SA is one of...
The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement welcomes the Opposition Leader, Isobel Redmond's Policy statement that when she is elected Premier she will introduce within a reasonable period, an Independent Commission Against Corruption. “This is refreshing news following the endless denial by the Rann Government that such a body is not required. SA is one of...
Title: Compensation Must Follow Apology
Release Date: Fri 12th February, 2010
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The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement (ALRM) CEO, Neil Gillespie welcomes the 2nd anniversary on 13 February 2010 of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations by the Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. “This day is embedded in the minds of Australians because of its significance” Mr Gillespie says. “The truth was...
The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement (ALRM) CEO, Neil Gillespie welcomes the 2nd anniversary on 13 February 2010 of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations by the Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. “This day is embedded in the minds of Australians because of its significance” Mr Gillespie says. “The truth was...
Title: Apology to the Forgotten Australians & Former Child Migrants
Release Date: Tue 17th November, 2009
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The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement congratulates Prime Minister Kevin Rudd for the National Apology to those who, as children, have suffered as a result of being removed from their families and homes and placed into institutions and foster care in Australia. ALRM CEO, Mr Neil Gillespie said it was the right decision and one...
The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement congratulates Prime Minister Kevin Rudd for the National Apology to those who, as children, have suffered as a result of being removed from their families and homes and placed into institutions and foster care in Australia. ALRM CEO, Mr Neil Gillespie said it was the right decision and one...
Title: ALRM on Compensation
Release Date: Mon 26th October, 2009
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The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement congratulates Premier Rann and his Government in introducing a compensation scheme for victims of “Children in State Care” as a result of the Mullighan Inquiry. ALRM CEO, Neil Gillespie said it is a responsible response by a Government that appears to care for abuse victims. “I personally express my best...
The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement congratulates Premier Rann and his Government in introducing a compensation scheme for victims of “Children in State Care” as a result of the Mullighan Inquiry. ALRM CEO, Neil Gillespie said it is a responsible response by a Government that appears to care for abuse victims. “I personally express my best...
Title: ALRM ON THE SPATE OF RECENT CRIME ACROSS ADELAIDE.
Release Date: Wed 14th October, 2009
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The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement is surprised to learn through the media that the Aboriginal community is allegedly harbouring the criminals involved in the spate of recent crimes across Adelaide. It is ALRM’s view that: • The Aboriginal community does not like our people being involved with any sort of crime - let alone what’s...
The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement is surprised to learn through the media that the Aboriginal community is allegedly harbouring the criminals involved in the spate of recent crimes across Adelaide. It is ALRM’s view that: • The Aboriginal community does not like our people being involved with any sort of crime - let alone what’s...
Title: SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S STOLEN GENERATION TAKES LEGAL ACTION
Release Date: Wed 12th August, 2009
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South Australia’s Stolen Generations victims have taken legal action following continued refusal by the State’s Attorney General to resolve a large number of claims. ALRM CEO, Neil Gillespie says ALRM has recently filed legal actions on behalf of six Stolen Generations claimants and further actions will follow. “It’s a move that follows months of...
South Australia’s Stolen Generations victims have taken legal action following continued refusal by the State’s Attorney General to resolve a large number of claims. ALRM CEO, Neil Gillespie says ALRM has recently filed legal actions on behalf of six Stolen Generations claimants and further actions will follow. “It’s a move that follows months of...
Title: AUSTRALIA CALLED TO ACCOUNT BY THE UNITED NATIONS ON ABORIGINAL LEGAL AID FUNDING
Release Date: Tue 4th August, 2009
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Whilst the Australian and State Governments continue to bicker over who should fund Aboriginal legal aid, the United Nations Human Rights Committee has expressed concern to the Australian Government on the continuing denial of access to justice for Aboriginal people. At the Committee's meeting held on the 23/24 March 2009, it was resolved...
Whilst the Australian and State Governments continue to bicker over who should fund Aboriginal legal aid, the United Nations Human Rights Committee has expressed concern to the Australian Government on the continuing denial of access to justice for Aboriginal people. At the Committee's meeting held on the 23/24 March 2009, it was resolved...
Title: ABORIGINAL LEGAL SERVICE CALLS FOR PM TO CENSURE MINISTER MACKLIN
Release Date: Tue 4th August, 2009
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The CEO of the Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement, Neil Gillespie has expressed concern about the conduct of Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin, if the startling revelations reported by the National Indigenous Times are correct. It is reported by the NIT that Minister Macklin has supported the advice of her Policy Advisers that the Government...
The CEO of the Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement, Neil Gillespie has expressed concern about the conduct of Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin, if the startling revelations reported by the National Indigenous Times are correct. It is reported by the NIT that Minister Macklin has supported the advice of her Policy Advisers that the Government...
Title: AUSTRALIA CATCHES UP WITH THE REST OF THE WORLD
Release Date: Tue 4th August, 2009
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The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement is pleased to acknowledge the Australian Government has caught up with the rest of the world, in supporting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. This Declaration was passed by the United Nations in 2007 with only a few Nations opposing it. Australia...
The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement is pleased to acknowledge the Australian Government has caught up with the rest of the world, in supporting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. This Declaration was passed by the United Nations in 2007 with only a few Nations opposing it. Australia...
Title: CEDUNA COUNCIL AND ALRM MEET OVER SAFETY AND SECURITY PATROLS USE OF DOGS
Release Date: Tue 4th August, 2009
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The Ceduna Council and the Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement met in Ceduna on 16 July to discuss concerns raised by ALRM over Ceduna Council’s decision to introduce safety and security patrols using dogs in the town. The Mayor of Ceduna Council Mr Allan Suter and his full Council met with ALRM...
The Ceduna Council and the Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement met in Ceduna on 16 July to discuss concerns raised by ALRM over Ceduna Council’s decision to introduce safety and security patrols using dogs in the town. The Mayor of Ceduna Council Mr Allan Suter and his full Council met with ALRM...
Title: ALRM OFFICE IN COOBER PEDY TO FOCUS ON CHILD PROTECTION
Release Date: Tue 4th August, 2009
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South Australia’s Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement will today officially open an office in Coober Pedy that will focus on child protection for Aboriginal people in the far north. ALRM Çhairperson, Mr Frank Lampard OAM, said funding provided as a response to the Mullighan Inquiry into Child Abuse in SA, by the...
South Australia’s Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement will today officially open an office in Coober Pedy that will focus on child protection for Aboriginal people in the far north. ALRM Çhairperson, Mr Frank Lampard OAM, said funding provided as a response to the Mullighan Inquiry into Child Abuse in SA, by the...
Title: ALRM AT UNITED NATIONS CALLING FOR CHANGE IN AUSTRALIA
Release Date: Fri 29th May, 2009
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As part of an Australian delegation to the United Nations in New York, at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, South Australia’s Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement has raised issues about the Australian Government’s respect for Indigenous rights. ALRM is party to a joint statement by the Indigenous Peoples Organisations...
As part of an Australian delegation to the United Nations in New York, at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, South Australia’s Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement has raised issues about the Australian Government’s respect for Indigenous rights. ALRM is party to a joint statement by the Indigenous Peoples Organisations...
Title: ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF APOLOGY - LITTLE PROGRESS AFTER THE HISTORIC NATIONAL APOLOGY.
Release Date: Thu 16th April, 2009
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As we near the first Anniversary of Australia’s historic National Apology to the Stolen Generation, Aboriginal people are disappointed at the lack of progress on either a compensation or reparation scheme. ALRM CEO, Mr Neil Gillespie said there had been little action by both State and Australian Governments to address outstanding...
As we near the first Anniversary of Australia’s historic National Apology to the Stolen Generation, Aboriginal people are disappointed at the lack of progress on either a compensation or reparation scheme. ALRM CEO, Mr Neil Gillespie said there had been little action by both State and Australian Governments to address outstanding...
Title: ALRM'S COMMENTS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF CEDAW
Release Date: Thu 16th April, 2009
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Dear Colleagues, Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) The following is the Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement’s (ALRM) comments in relation to Australia’s combined 6th & 7th Report on the implementation CEDAW. ALRM’s comments are specific to accessing justice for Australia’s Aboriginal (Indigenous) peoples. ...
Dear Colleagues, Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) The following is the Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement’s (ALRM) comments in relation to Australia’s combined 6th & 7th Report on the implementation CEDAW. ALRM’s comments are specific to accessing justice for Australia’s Aboriginal (Indigenous) peoples. ...
Title: UN DECLARATION - AUSTRALIA CATCHES UP WITH THE REST OF THE WORLD.
Release Date: Thu 16th April, 2009
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The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement is pleased to acknowledge the Australian Government has caught up with the rest of the world, in supporting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. This Declaration was passed by the United Nations in 2007 with only a few Nations opposing...
The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement is pleased to acknowledge the Australian Government has caught up with the rest of the world, in supporting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. This Declaration was passed by the United Nations in 2007 with only a few Nations opposing...
Title: ABORIGINAL IDENTITY- OUTDATED AND IGNORANT ATTITUDES STILL EXIST
Release Date: Thu 16th April, 2009
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Prominent Academic and member of the Aboriginal Women’s Legal and Advocacy Service in Brisbane, Professor Boni Robertson and the CEO of the Aboriginal legal Rights Movement, Neil Gillespie have expressed concern regarding the comments attributed to Andrew Bolt in the Advertiser Newspaper on 15 April 2009. “Andrew Bolt appears...
Prominent Academic and member of the Aboriginal Women’s Legal and Advocacy Service in Brisbane, Professor Boni Robertson and the CEO of the Aboriginal legal Rights Movement, Neil Gillespie have expressed concern regarding the comments attributed to Andrew Bolt in the Advertiser Newspaper on 15 April 2009. “Andrew Bolt appears...
Title: Treasurer Swan 16 Jan 09
Release Date: Fri 9th January, 2009
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There is one key budget consideration that I am placing before you as Treasurer. This submission relates to Aboriginal legal aid. I am separating this submission into an introduction to the Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement (ALRM) plus the two key components for inclusion in the 2009-10 budget as each have separate issues that warrant...
There is one key budget consideration that I am placing before you as Treasurer. This submission relates to Aboriginal legal aid. I am separating this submission into an introduction to the Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement (ALRM) plus the two key components for inclusion in the 2009-10 budget as each have separate issues that warrant...
Title: SA GOVERNMENT IS RIGHT NOT TO CHALLENGE COMPENSATION
Release Date: Wed 12th November, 2008
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South Australia’s peak Aboriginal Legal Rights organisation (ALRM) has applauded the State Government‘s decision not to challenge a compensation payout to Ngarrindjeri man, Bruce Trevorrow. A landmark Supreme Court decision yesterday awarded Bruce Trevorrow just over $500,000 compensation, after a 10 year legal battle. ALRM CEO, Mr Neil Gillespie said it was...
South Australia’s peak Aboriginal Legal Rights organisation (ALRM) has applauded the State Government‘s decision not to challenge a compensation payout to Ngarrindjeri man, Bruce Trevorrow. A landmark Supreme Court decision yesterday awarded Bruce Trevorrow just over $500,000 compensation, after a 10 year legal battle. ALRM CEO, Mr Neil Gillespie said it was...
Title: WE NEED A COMMITMENT TO ADDRESS EQUITY
Release Date: Wed 12th November, 2008
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The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement (ALRM) notes the Prime Minister John Howard’s comments regarding Reconciliation with Aboriginal peoples of this Nation. It is a welcoming change of attitude by the Prime Minister who also spoke of equal access to justice for all Australians. However, ALRM's Chief Executive, Mr Neil...
The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement (ALRM) notes the Prime Minister John Howard’s comments regarding Reconciliation with Aboriginal peoples of this Nation. It is a welcoming change of attitude by the Prime Minister who also spoke of equal access to justice for all Australians. However, ALRM's Chief Executive, Mr Neil...
Title: ALRM APPLAUDS MOVES TO IMPROVE ABORIGINAL ENGAGMENT WITH GOVERNMENT
Release Date: Wed 12th November, 2008
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Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement welcomes the State Government’s announcement of a new Aboriginal Engagement Commissioner and the establishment of the long awaited Aboriginal Advisory Council for South Australia. ALRM Chief Executive Officer, Mr Neil Gillespie said the Advisory Council and the Aboriginal Engagement Commissioner’s position are positive steps to improve consultations...
Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement welcomes the State Government’s announcement of a new Aboriginal Engagement Commissioner and the establishment of the long awaited Aboriginal Advisory Council for South Australia. ALRM Chief Executive Officer, Mr Neil Gillespie said the Advisory Council and the Aboriginal Engagement Commissioner’s position are positive steps to improve consultations...
Title: ALRM WELCOMES AN APOLOGY TO THE STOLEN GENERATION
Release Date: Wed 12th November, 2008
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After a long wait of 10 years waiting for an apology to the Stolen Generation, the Rudd Government’s move to “Say Sorry” on 13 February, on behalf of the Australian Government is welcoming. ALRM CEO, Mr Neil Gillespie said although Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd doesn’t find addressing the issue with the...
After a long wait of 10 years waiting for an apology to the Stolen Generation, the Rudd Government’s move to “Say Sorry” on 13 February, on behalf of the Australian Government is welcoming. ALRM CEO, Mr Neil Gillespie said although Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd doesn’t find addressing the issue with the...
Title: HEALING FOR STOLEN GENERATIONS CAN NOW BEGIN
Release Date: Wed 12th November, 2008
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South Australia’s Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement says the historic apology today to the Stolen Generations will go a long way towards healing the pain of the policies that have devastated Aboriginal families, over many generations. ALRM Chief Executive Officer, Mr Neil Gillespie said with the apology, the Australian public has...
South Australia’s Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement says the historic apology today to the Stolen Generations will go a long way towards healing the pain of the policies that have devastated Aboriginal families, over many generations. ALRM Chief Executive Officer, Mr Neil Gillespie said with the apology, the Australian public has...
Title: RUDD AND RANN NEED TO ADEQUATELY FUND ABORIGINAL LEGAL SERVICES
Release Date: Wed 12th November, 2008
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The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement is calling upon the Rudd Government to honour its pre-election commitment to increase funding for Aboriginal legal aid. ALRM CEO, Mr Neil Gillespie said that unless an immediate injection of funds is provided to ALRM it will be forced to reduce services throughout regional South Australia...
The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement is calling upon the Rudd Government to honour its pre-election commitment to increase funding for Aboriginal legal aid. ALRM CEO, Mr Neil Gillespie said that unless an immediate injection of funds is provided to ALRM it will be forced to reduce services throughout regional South Australia...
Title: NO DELIVERY ON PROMISED FUNDING
Release Date: Wed 12th November, 2008
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The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement rejects the assertion by Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan that his Government has honoured all its pre-election promises. ALRM CEO, Mr Neil Gillespie is disappointed that the Rudd Government has not addressed a critical funding shortfall for Aboriginal Legal Funding as was promised, in what now...
The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement rejects the assertion by Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan that his Government has honoured all its pre-election promises. ALRM CEO, Mr Neil Gillespie is disappointed that the Rudd Government has not addressed a critical funding shortfall for Aboriginal Legal Funding as was promised, in what now...
Title: HONOUR FOR ALRM BOARD CHAIRPERSON IN QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY LIST
Release Date: Wed 12th November, 2008
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ALRM proudly celebrates the Queen’s Birthday Honour - the “Order of Australia Medal” (OAM) awarded to its Chairperson Mr Francis H. Lampard for services to the Indigenous community. The son of an Aboriginal railway fettler, Mr Lampard lived in a railway cottage in the tiny town of Mulpatta, on the Karoonda-to-Peebinga...
ALRM proudly celebrates the Queen’s Birthday Honour - the “Order of Australia Medal” (OAM) awarded to its Chairperson Mr Francis H. Lampard for services to the Indigenous community. The son of an Aboriginal railway fettler, Mr Lampard lived in a railway cottage in the tiny town of Mulpatta, on the Karoonda-to-Peebinga...
Title: ALRM CELEBRATES FUNDING BOOST
Release Date: Wed 12th November, 2008
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The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement says the announcement of new Commonwealth funding for ALRM will go directly to improving service delivery for Aboriginal people across the State. ALRM CEO, Mr Neil Gillespie said funding of $300,000 will go towards meeting the immediate demands of child protection as a result...
The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement says the announcement of new Commonwealth funding for ALRM will go directly to improving service delivery for Aboriginal people across the State. ALRM CEO, Mr Neil Gillespie said funding of $300,000 will go towards meeting the immediate demands of child protection as a result...
Title: PASSING OF BRUCE TREVORROW
Release Date: Wed 12th November, 2008
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It is with sadness that the Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement acknowledges the recent passing of one of South Australia's true community champions - Bruce Trevorrow. Mr Trevorrow tragically passed away, in a Victorian hospital, on 20 June 2008. The Chairperson of ALRM Mr Frank H Lampard OAM, who is also a...
It is with sadness that the Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement acknowledges the recent passing of one of South Australia's true community champions - Bruce Trevorrow. Mr Trevorrow tragically passed away, in a Victorian hospital, on 20 June 2008. The Chairperson of ALRM Mr Frank H Lampard OAM, who is also a...
Title: CEDUNA COUNCIL AND ALRM MEET OVER SAFETY AND SECURITY PATROLS USE OF DOGS.
Release Date: Wed 12th November, 2008
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The Ceduna Council and the Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement met in Ceduna on 16 July to discuss concerns raised by ALRM over Ceduna Council’s decision to introduce safety and security patrols using dogs in the town. The Mayor of Ceduna Council Mr Allan Suter and his full Council met with ALRM...
The Ceduna Council and the Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement met in Ceduna on 16 July to discuss concerns raised by ALRM over Ceduna Council’s decision to introduce safety and security patrols using dogs in the town. The Mayor of Ceduna Council Mr Allan Suter and his full Council met with ALRM...
Title: ALRM NOMINATED FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AWARDS.
Release Date: Wed 12th November, 2008
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The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement (ALRM) is proud to announce that it has been nominated for two 2008 Human Rights Awards, offered by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. The ALRM has been nominated for the Law Award and the Community Award, in recognition of the Movement’s commitment to overcome...
The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement (ALRM) is proud to announce that it has been nominated for two 2008 Human Rights Awards, offered by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. The ALRM has been nominated for the Law Award and the Community Award, in recognition of the Movement’s commitment to overcome...
Title: SA Government is Right Not To Challenge Compensate
Release Date: Thu 2nd August, 2007
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South Australia’s peak Aboriginal Legal Rights organisation (ALRM) has applauded the State Government‘s decision not to challenge a compensation payout to Ngarrindjeri man, Bruce Trevorrow. A landmark Supreme Court decision yesterday awarded Bruce Trevorrow just over $500,000 compensation, after a 10 year legal battle. ALRM CEO, Mr Neil Gillespie said it was...
South Australia’s peak Aboriginal Legal Rights organisation (ALRM) has applauded the State Government‘s decision not to challenge a compensation payout to Ngarrindjeri man, Bruce Trevorrow. A landmark Supreme Court decision yesterday awarded Bruce Trevorrow just over $500,000 compensation, after a 10 year legal battle. ALRM CEO, Mr Neil Gillespie said it was...
