Best The Law Society of NSW Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 40 – Rosemary Kayess 46:10

1d ago46:10

46:10

Six months into her five-year term as Australia's Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Rosemary joins us in the studio to share her insights into the role, the challenges she's encountered, and the progress being made to advance the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in Australia. Supported by NobleOak.…

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Workplace sexual harassment and discrimination 22:33

11d ago22:33

22:33

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.…

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What is elder abuse? 4:34

26d ago4:34

4:34

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 …

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Episode 39 - Leo Patterson Ross 30:47

1M ago30:47

30:47

Stepping into the CEO role of the Tenants Union of NSW during COVID-19 presented many challenges for Leo. In this episode, he shares with us his journey from a social worker passionately fighting for renters’ rights to leading an organisation dedicated to housing justice for all. Supported by NobleOak.…

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A Place to Call Home: Episode 7 - Aboriginal Women Leaving Custody Project 37:20

2M ago37:20

37:20

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…

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Episode 38 - Chief Justice Andrew Bell 52:59

2M ago52:59

52:59

In this episode, Chief Justice of NSW Andrew Bell shares his thoughts on the bicentenary of the Supreme Court of NSW. He reflects on the court's rich history including the most challenging moments (and colourful characters) of the past 200 years, the significance of being a part of this moment in history, what's next for the court, and the potentia…

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Episode 37 - Craig Foster 58:23

3M ago58:23

58:23

Ex-socceroo Craig Foster is a busy person. Nowadays a sports commentator, he plays soccer as a hobby, and complements it with activism, helping Hakeem al-Araibi return to Australia, and his work in the Australian Republican movement. He dials in with Just Chat to talk about refugee rights in Australia and playing against one of the best soccer team…

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Episode 36 - Jamelle Wells 48:44

4M ago48:44

48:44

As the Senior Court Reporter for the ABC, Jamelle Wells has a privileged point of view on the mechanisms of justice in New South Wales. She has seen both the most thrilling, and most mundane court sessions, but always kept her curiosity. In this episode Jamelle reminisces with ex court reporter, Amy Dale, and talks about what she learned about Aust…

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Episode 35 - Jahan Kalantar 48:56

5M ago48:56

48:56

The start of the pandemic brought rapidly changing and confusing regulations. Jahan saw a gap that needed to be filled and decided to make daily videos explaining the updates to the everyday person. This gave birth to the "TikTok lawyer”, who garnered a following of over 350K and was featured in a Netflix documentary. He discusses the importance of…

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Episode 34 - Cassandra Banks 36:33

7M ago36:33

36:33

Before she passes the baton of the Law Society Presidency, Cassandra Banks sits with Amy Dale to talk about her experience as the President, her proudest achievements, how to overcome the fear of speaking in public, and her message to the next president, Brett McGrath. Sponsored by NobleOak.By The Law Society of NSW

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A Place to Call Home: Episode 6 - Prisoners Entering or Leaving Custody 23:07

7M ago23:07

23:07

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…

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Care and protection in NSW – what’s new? 29:59

8M ago29:59

29:59

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…

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Episode 33 - Justice Steven Rares 40:53

8M ago40:53

40:53

Soon to retire Justice Steven Rares shares what it's been like to spend 17 years on the Federal Court of Australia. He also speaks about his interest in defamation law and the high profile cases he has worked on, plus what's driven him personally in law. Sponsored by NobleOak.By The Law Society of NSW

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A Place to Call Home: Episode 5 - Rachel’s Story 31:17

9M ago31:17

31:17

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…

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Rostered On: Employment Rights Legal Service 34:48

9M ago34:48

34:48

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…

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Episode 32 - Thomas Mayo 42:25

10M ago42:25

42:25

With two weeks to go before the referendum on the Voice to Parliament, Amy Dale talks with activist, community leader, and signatory of the Uluru Statement From The Heart, Thomas Mayo about the referendum, the elders who have inspired him and how he fights back against trolling and misinformation. Supported by NobleOak.…

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Episode 31 - Sally Dowling 43:50

11M ago43:50

43:50

In this episode, NSW Director of Public Prosecutions Sally Dowling chats about the best advice she has received as a legal practitioner, what justice means to her and her 'must watch' tv and movie recommendations. Supported by NobleOak.By The Law Society of NSW

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A Place to Call Home: Episode 4 - Homelessness in veterans 29:29

11M ago29:29

29:29

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…

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Pay increases on 1 July 2023 – are you affected? 23:42

11M ago23:42

23:42

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 - …

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Episode 30: Nicholas Stewart (redux) 40:24

12M ago40:24

40:24

The 2022 winner of the Law Society's President's Medal, Nicholas Stewart, returns to Just Chat to discuss the cases and causes close to his heart, the aftermath of his win and recent trips to the cinema. Episode supported by NobleOak.By The Law Society of NSW

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Episode 29 - Andrew Tiedt 51:23

1y ago51:23

51:23

Andrew Tiedt has regularly helped LSJ in articles about Criminal Law. Now he sits down with Francisco Silva to talk about his journey into the profession, his thoughts about the jury system, and the moral conundrums of a criminal lawyer. Episode supported by NobleOak.By The Law Society of NSW

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The Whys and Woes of Making a Will - NSW Trustee and Guardian June 2023 44:50

1y ago44:50

44:50

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…

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A Place to Call Home: Episode 3 - Homelessness in older women 16:51

1y ago16:51

16:51

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…

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Strata for Starters - Marrickville LC Strata Collective Sales and Advocacy Service 18:12

1y ago18:12

18:12

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…

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Spotlight On Australia’s Animal Defenders Office 13:32

1y ago13:32

13:32

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…

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On the ground at South West Sydney Legal Fair 24:17

1y ago24:17

24:17

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 …

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Episode 28 - Dom Knight 46:24

1y ago46:24

46:24

Dom Knight was studying law when he founded The Chaser with a group of friends. In this episode of Just Chat, he talks with Floyd Alexander-Hunt about his career with the satirical group, from how it runs as a business to how he almost got arrested. Supported by NobleOakBy The Law Society of NSW

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Spotlight On The Environmental Defenders Office 6:25

1y ago6:25

6:25

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…

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Spotlight On The Welfare Rights Centre 12:08

1y ago12:08

12:08

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…

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A Place to Call Home: Episode 2 - North Coast Community Housing – Together Homes 22:11

1y ago22:11

22:11

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…

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Spotlight On The Financial Rights Legal Centre 9:15

1y ago9:15

9:15

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…

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Electing a fine with Mid North Coast Legal Centre 14:56

1y ago14:56

14:56

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…

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Supreme Court COVID fines challenge case 27:27

1y ago27:27

27:27

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…

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Spotlight On Inner City Community Legal Centre Sex Workers Legal Service 12:43

1y ago12:43

12:43

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…

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Episode 27: James Allsop 42:55

1y ago42:55

42:55

James Allsop was Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia for 10 years. One month after leaving the role, he talks about how technology is changing the court system, his work in native title cases, and his proudest moments. Supported by NobleOak.By The Law Society of NSW

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Spotlight On The Shopfront Youth Legal Service 16:32

1y ago16:32

16:32

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…

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Advance Care Planning Australia 22:15

1y ago22:15

22:15

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…

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Spotlight On the Australian Centre for Disability Law 9:07

1+ y ago9:07

9:07

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 …

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Your Rights Dealing with Debt Collection Agencies - Financial Rights Legal Centre 18:51

1+ y ago18:51

18:51

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…

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The Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide: Upcoming deadline & how the Defence and Veterans Legal Service can help 18:10

1+ y ago18:10

18:10

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…

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New Year. No Debt: Budgeting, Debt and Credit Reports 19:11

1+ y ago19:11

19:11

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…

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Spotlight On Inner City Legal Centre Trans & Gender Diverse Legal Service 12:41

1+ y ago12:41

12:41

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…

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Episode 26 - Trent Wallace 52:09

1+ y ago52:09

52:09

For this week, Just Chat becomes Just Yarn. Trent Wallace now lives in Brisbane, but his journey in law went from his community in the Central Coast, to the legal centres in Sydney. He sits down with Francisco Silva for a yarn on his experience as a queer First Nations man, and the importance of pro-bono work. Supported by NobleOak…

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Spotlight On Immigration Rights and Advice Centre (IARC) 9:07

1+ y ago9:07

9:07

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…

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Episode 25 - Justice Dina Yehia 45:42

1+ y ago45:42

45:42

For the first episode of 2023, Keely McDonough sits down with NSW Supreme Court Justice Dina Yehia for a discussion about the moments that have shaped her career and how to make the profession more inclusive. Supported by NobleOak.By The Law Society of NSW

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Spotlight On Seniors Rights Service NSW 11:48

1+ y ago11:48

11:48

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:…

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Spotlight On the Homeless Persons Legal Service 13:16

1+ y ago13:16

13:16

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…

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Rostered On: Gig Work Justice Support Centre SWSLS 25:28

1+ y ago25:28

25:28

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 …

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A Place to Call Home: Episode 1 - Homelessness in older people 21:42

1+ y ago21:42

21:42

This is Part 1 of a new 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 first episode, Bridget from the C…

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Rostered On - Casual Work and Holiday Hiring 20:14

1+ y ago20:14

20:14

The Employment Law Service is a specialist service of Legal Aid NSW. We provide free legal advice, assistance and representation for workers with employment law problems. We provide employment law advice in our offices that provide civil law advice throughout NSW. We also have dedicated employment law advice sessions on fixed dates. You should call…

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