Acknowledgment of Country. Do you or someone you know need help with a consumer law issue - like debt, your mortgage, insurance, banking or bankruptcy? Are you or is someone you know facing financial abuse? The Consumer Law Centre is one of Canberra’s fantastic community legal centres, and they are here to help! Call them on 02 6143 0044 or find them at carefcs.org on the web.

Acknowledgement of Country. Treason is in the news. But what is treason in Australian Law?

Acknowledgement of Country. Busy brains and the benefits of silence! But you will have to read the book, because it delves into what silence means, and it’s not just the absence of sound!

Acknowledgement of Country. This case pushed the issue of Victoria’s most infamous police informer out of the shadows.

Acknowledgment of Country. Sadly, no John Farnham songs here. Instead, hear about how Ms Gobbo’s conduct affected her clients and the Victorian criminal justice system more broadly.

Acknowledgment of Country. The RCMPI has made recommendations about the regulation of Victoria’s lawyers. Among other things, if accepted, these recommendation seek to require lawyers to make mandatory reports about other lawyers.

Acknowledgement of Country. What or who is a “police informant”? Why did Victoria have a Royal Commission about them? What did the Commission find and recommend? Listen to episode 7 of the podcast before venturing into these waters!

Acknowledgement of Country. Tribute to Victoria and Victorians! Thank you for your sacrifices in 2020 to keep us all safe.

Acknowledgement of Country. What are the purposes of sentencing? Are things different for young offenders? I use the Australian Capital Territory as a case study!