Let's Yarn: Rebels With A Cause with Justice Dina Yehia (Part 1)

Ashurst First Nations Lead Trent Wallace yarns with advocate and trailblazer, Justice Dina Yehia, where they discover they share a similar rebellious streak. In this episode, Justice Dina Yehia reflects on her life and times working in Australia’s criminal justice system and being an advocate for First Nations justice. In conversation with Ashurst First Nations Lead Trent Wallace, Justice Yehia explains how a rebellious, non-English-speaking girl from Egypt ended up pursuing criminal and social justice in remote Australia. The conversation covers her early career as a junior solicitor working in remote Australia, the late night bus journeys to Broken Hill, and defending Aboriginal people in court. “I don’t have any recollection of being apprehensive or scared or afraid of what might come,” she recalls. “I always got on that bus with a sense of excitement… We had some extraordinary Aboriginal people who filled positions at the Western Aboriginal Legal Service and they expected 100% of us, and rightly so.” As well as talking about self-doubt, camaraderie and persistence, Justice Yehia and Trent share a commitment to assisting mob and tackling gaps in justice – and both admit to having a bit of a rebellious streak!  Note: The Hon. Justice Dina Yehia was appointed as a Supreme Court judge as of July 4 2022. References to Justice Yehia as "Her Honour Judge Dina Yehia SC" refers to her previous position at the District Court. We apologise for not using her new title. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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