Aboriginal Legal Service

Legal organisation

Community-led group providing free legal assistance to Aboriginal people, founded in 1970.

Positions
Employee
McKenna, Ross
Employee
Smith, Shirley (Mum Shirl)
1970
Founded by
Foley, Gary
1970
Founded by
Coe, Paul
1970
Employee
Briscoe, Gordon
1971

Aboriginal Legal Service

by Zoe Pollock, 2008

 

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The foundation of the Aboriginal Legal Service in 1970 marked the beginning of a new and radical period in Aboriginal politics. It was the first Aboriginal organisation that directly challenged government institutions by offering alternate services.
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