A podcast series by Paul Coady, Sophie Anderson and Caitlin Akthar, with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW. In this episode, Sophie and Paul highlight the following cases: R v Early (No 4) [2023] NSWSC 505 Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) v Banks [2019] NSWSC 363 The King v Anna Rowan …

What is sexual harassment at work? What is discrimination? How can community workers help clients who have experienced sexual harassment and/or discrimination at work? In this episode, Yasmine from the Community Legal Education team joins Katja from the Respect at Work Legal Service for a run down of this legal issue and tips for community workers.…

Content warning: This series deals with distressing themes. It discusses domestic and family violence and deceased persons, alongside working with and defending perpetrators of violence. Please ensure you exercise discretion and sensitivity when listening. A podcast series on the coercive control reforms hosted by Hayley Dean. This series is part o…

June 15 marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. In this short episode, we highlight what elder abuse is and give a preview of a special episode on the topic that we have coming up. If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, contact 1800RESPECT. Call text 0458 737 732, chat online or video call via 1800respect.org.au. For more …

Content warning: This series deals with distressing themes. It discusses domestic and family violence and deceased persons, alongside working with and defending perpetrators of violence. Please ensure you exercise discretion and sensitivity when listening. A podcast series on the coercive control reforms hosted by Hayley Dean. This series is part o…

Content warning: This series deals with distressing themes. It discusses domestic and family violence and deceased persons, alongside working with and defending perpetrators of violence. Please ensure you exercise discretion and sensitivity when listening. A podcast series on the coercive control reforms hosted by Hayley Dean. This series is part o…

Content warning: This series deals with distressing themes. It discusses domestic and family violence and deceased persons, alongside working with and defending perpetrators of violence. Please ensure you exercise discretion and sensitivity when listening. A podcast series on the coercive control reforms hosted by Hayley Dean. This series is part o…

This is Part 7 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness and to people with lived experience of homel…

Content warning: This series deals with distressing themes. It discusses domestic and family violence and deceased persons, alongside working with and defending perpetrators of violence. Please ensure you exercise discretion and sensitivity when listening. A podcast series on the coercive control reforms hosted by Hayley Dean. This series is part o…

Content warning: This series deals with distressing themes. It discusses domestic and family violence and deceased persons, alongside working with and defending perpetrators of violence. Please ensure you exercise discretion and sensitivity when listening. A podcast series on the coercive control reforms hosted by Hayley Dean. This series is part o…

Content warning: This series deals with distressing themes. It discusses domestic and family violence and deceased persons, alongside working with and defending perpetrators of violence. Please ensure you exercise discretion and sensitivity when listening. A podcast series on the coercive control reforms hosted by Hayley Dean. This series is part o…

A podcast series by Sophie Anderson, Paul Coady and Caitlin Akthar, with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW. In this episode, Caitlin & Paul discuss the following cases: Bugmy v DPP [2024] NSWCA 70 R v RB [2024] NSWSC 471 El Seidi v R [2021] NSWCCA 303 Lang v The Queen [2023] HCA 29 Hatahet …

A podcast series by Sophie Anderson, Paul Coady and Caitlin Akthar, with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW. In this episode, Caitlin goes solo to highlight the following cases: Jenkinson v R [2024] NSWCCA 34 R v IP [2023] NSWCCA 314 Lupton v R [2024] NSWCCA 29 Khanat v R (Cth) [2024] NSWCCA…

This episode of the podcast discusses the state-wide expansion of the Child Sexual Offence Evidence Program (CSOEP). This follows the extended pilot program at Sydney and Newcastle District Courts and is established by the Criminal Procedure Amendment (Child Sexual Offence Evidence) Act 2023 (NSW). This podcast features three of Legal Aid's more ex…

A podcast series by Caitlin Akthar, Sophie Anderson and Paul Coady, with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW. In this episode, Sophie and Caitlin highlight the following cases: R v Narouz [2024] NSWCCA 14 Wells v R [2024] NSWCCA 8 Hickey v Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) [2024] NSWSC 19…

This is Part 6 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness and to people with lived experience of homel…

In this episode, Legal Aid NSW family lawyers Sarah and Claudia will explain what’s new in Care and Protection in NSW including: Reforms that started on 15 November 2023 around ‘active efforts’ that need to be made by DCJ Changes that started in November 2022 around presumptions to remove children Changes to early intervention and early referral to…

A podcast series by Caitlin Akthar, Sophie Anderson and Paul Coady, with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW. In this episode, Sophie and Caitlin highlight the following cases: Elwood v Director of Public Prosecutions [2023] NSWSC 772 Tuxford v Director of Public Prosecutions [2023] NSWSC 130…

This is Part 5 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness and to people with lived experience of homel…

In this episode, Stephanie Hawes from Legal Aid NSW chats to Madeleine Causbrook from the Employment Rights Legal Service about their service and a case study on sexual harassment in the workplace. Legal services: Employment Rights Legal Service: www.erls.org.au and 02 8004 3270 Kingsford Legal Centre website: www.klc.unsw.edu.au and 02 9385 9566 L…

A podcast series by Paul Coady, Caitlin Akthar and Sophie Anderson with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW. In this episode, Caitlin and Paul highlight the following cases: ZXT (a pseudonym) v R [2023] NSWCCA 222 TM v R [2023] NSWCCA 185 Waldron v R [2023] NSWCCA 128 Ngo v R [2023] NSWCCA 20…

A podcast series by Paul Coady, Caitlin Akthar and Sophie Anderson, with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW. In this episode Paul and Sophie highlight the following cases: BDO v The Queen [2023] HCA 16 AB v R [2023] NSWCCA 165 XU v R [2023] NSWCCA 93 Al-Salmani v King [2023] NSWCCA 83 Commis…

This is Part 4 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness. We acknowledge the traditional owners of th…

On 1 July 2023 a number of employment law changes commenced, including an increase to the National Minimum Wage. In this episode, Giles from Legal Aid NSW’s employment law team, describes: some of the most significant changes, how to check if you’re getting paid the correct amount (use this tool from the Fair Work Ombudsman: A.C.T Pay Calculator - …

A podcast series by Paul Coady, Caitlin Akthar and Sophie Anderson, with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW. In this episode Caitlin and Sophie highlight the following cases: R v Dyson [2023] NSWCCA 132 Ritchie v R [2023] NSWCCA 153 AD v State of NSW [2023] NSWCA 115 McQuillan v R (No 2) [20…

Your Will is an important legal document outlining your wishes for when you pass away. It details: who you want to receive your assets who you want to receive specific personal and heirloom items any religious or cultural arrangements for your funeral who you want as a legal guardian for any children under 18 years  who you choose to be your execut…

Disclaimer: the views in this podcast may not reflect the views of Legal Aid NSW. This podcast contains reference to drug use, violence and trauma, listener discretion is advised. Cody Baxter sits down with Brad, a Dharug and Kamilaroi man, father and former inmate. Brad shares his experience of being a young Aboriginal man in custody, advice for l…

This is Part 3 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness. In this 3rd episode, Bridget from the Commu…

Strata Collective Sales and Advocacy Service This episode talks about being a tenant in a strata managed property and being an owner living in a strata managed property. Marrickville Legal Centre offers free legal advice and assistance to the community of the inner-west, south-west, southern suburbs of Sydney, and beyond. There are 1.5 million peop…

A podcast by Paul Coady, Caitlin Akthar and Sophie Anderson, with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW. In this episode Paul and Caitlin highlight the following cases: BA v King [2023] HCA 14 PJ v R [2023] NSWCCA 105 Zheng v R [2023] NSWCCA 64 Lawrence v R [2023] NSWCCA 110 DPP v Rotumah [2022…

The Animal Defenders Office (ADO) is a national non-profit community legal centre that specialises in animal law. The ADO was incorporated in the Australian Capital Territory in late 2013. In 2017 we were formally recognised and accredited by the Australian National Association of Community Legal Centres as part of the National Accreditation Scheme…

In this episode, we visit the South West Sydney Legal fair and chat to different organisations about the things you should know about their service and the ways that community workers can make referrals. The South West Sydney Legal Fair is a free legal information event hosted by Legal Aid NSW and the Vietnamese Australian Lawyers Association. The …

What they do: Protect Country and culture Protect habitats and wildlife Tackle climate change Sustainable water sharing Promote healthy communities Defending the defenders They run bold and ground-breaking environmental cases to protect our natural world. They can help you and your community use the law to protect the environment. Their team of ded…

The Welfare Rights Centre opened its doors in 1983 as part of the community legal centre movement in Australia that began in response to scarcity of affordable legal assistance available to marginalised members of society. Originally co-located with Redfern Legal Centre, the Centre opened its own premises in 1985. Since then it has experienced chan…

This is Part 2 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness. In this 2nd episode, Bridget from the Commu…

Financial Rights Legal Centre is a specialist centre providing free financial counselling and legal advice to help people resolve financial difficulties and disputes with credit and debt, banking, bankruptcy, debt collection or insurance problems. We offer our services through 4 telephone services available to the general public: National Debt Help…

In this episode of our Law for Community Worker podcast series we talk with Madi from the Mid North Coast Legal Centre about the consequences of making a court election when you receive a fine. Madi also talks about other options available to people when they receive a fine and why court electing is not always the best choice. Mid North Coast Legal…

In this episode, Stephanie Hawes explores a recent case run by Redfern Legal Centre where the validity of some COVID fines issued by New South Wales Police was examined. We hear from the senior lawyer Sam Lee about the legal aspects of the case as well as the outcome and its effect on the community. We then chat with Rohan Pank, the plaintiff in th…

The Inner City Legal Centre (ICLC) is a non-profit community based legal centre located in Kings Cross, NSW. The centre has been providing FREE legal services to residents in the inner city, surrounding areas Northern Beaches, and LGBTIQ Communities since 1980. Areas Serviced: Areas Serviced - Inner City Legal Centre (iclc.org.au) Website: Home - I…

The Shopfront Youth Legal Centre provides free legal assistance for homeless and disadvantaged young people aged 25 and under. We are based in inner Sydney but can also help young people outside this area. The Shopfront was established in 1993 and is operated jointly by Herbert Smith Freehills, Mission Australia and The Salvation Army. The legal se…

Be Open. Be Ready. Be Heard. Advance care planning involves planning for your future health care. It enables you to make some decisions now about the health care you would or would not like to receive if you were to become seriously ill and unable to communicate your preferences or make treatment decisions. Advance care planning gives you the oppor…

The Australian Centre for Disability Law (ACDL) was set up in 1994 as a specialist Community Legal Centre, working towards a world where people with disabilities are able to participate in all aspects of life. Our vision is of a society in which persons with disability live with dignity, and in which their human rights and fundamental freedoms are …

Financial Rights Legal Centre is a specialist legal centre providing advice for anyone in financial distress. They are a Community Legal Centre based in NSW, but offering legal advice and financial counselling across Australia. We focus particularly on assisting low-income, marginalised or disadvantaged consumers who need help to solve complex prob…

This is a special edition of Law for Community Workers in which we speak to the Defence and Veterans Legal Service about the Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide. Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to Yolanda D’Aquino about the Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide and some imminent deadlines for peo…

The Financial Counsellor role sits within the Consumer Law Team, and the Financial Counsellor is available to receive referrals from the Civil Law division A Financial Counsellor can: Assess a client’s financial situation and advise on possible solutions. Make financial hardship applications, including requesting debt waivers. Provide advice for cl…

This episode is being released on the International Transgender day of Visibility, Friday March 31st 2023 to celebrate and support Trans and Gender Diverse people in our lives and communities. The Inner City Legal Centre, in partnership with Dentons, offer the Trans and Gender Diverse Legal Service for transgender and gender diverse people experien…

The Immigration Advice and Rights Centre (IARC) is a specialist, not-for-profit community legal centre (CLC) with over 35 years’ experience in migration law and policy. IARC’s vision is for a fair and just immigration system for everyone, regardless of means. IARC assists migrants experiencing vulnerability in NSW by providing free legal informatio…

Seniors Rights Service is a community organisation dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of older people, particularly vulnerable and disadvantaged groups. We provide free and confidential advice, aged care advocacy and support, and legal advice to seniors across New South Wales. Your rights. Your voice. Free and confidential. Telephone:…

The Homeless Persons’ Legal Service (HPLS) provides people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with practical legal assistance. Informed by our casework and consumer feedback, we also address causes of homelessness through strategic engagement and policy advocacy with government and service providers. They have recently launched the Women’s…

Justice Support Centre is a community organisation that provides free services to the community. We support people in South West Sydney with legal issues, as well as women and children affected by domestic and family violence in South West Sydney, City of Sydney, Inner West and Waverley. We offer free legal advice over the phone for broad range of …