The Callover

On this episode of The Callover, we speak with Fauve Kurnadi, the International Humanitarian Law Coordinator for Australian Red Cross about International Humanitarian Law, what it is, how it’s relevant in 2023 and how it impacts war, law and business.

Fauve has a Master of Laws in Public and International Law from the University of Melbourne and was a Pro Bono Australia Impact 25 Winner in 2022.

To read a transcript of this episode: War, Law, and Business - A conversation about International humanitarian law with Fauve Kurnadi

To find Fauve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fauve-kurnadi

To find Georgia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a/

To find the War, Law and Business module: https://ihl.redcross.org.au/

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On this episode of The Callover, we speak with the Honourable Justice David Boddice about the findings of the Commission of Inquiry into Forensic DNA Testing in Queensland and the Court’s approach to dealing with them.  

Admitted as barrister in 1984, Boddice JA developed a busy practice in civil and criminal matters, appearing in state and federal courts and the High Court of Australia. He was appointed silk in 2001 and then after 26 years at the Bar, became a Judge of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2010. Earlier this year, his Honour was appointed as a Judge of the Court of the Appeal.

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Good journalism is fundamental to a democratic society. On this episode of The Callover, we unpack what constitutes good journalism, how it has shaped Australia and why it is so important to our legal system, with special guest, Russell Marks. 

Russell Marks, an author, adjunct Research Fellow at La Trobe University, journalist for The Monthly and criminal defence lawyer practising in the Northern Territory.

Special thanks must go to Ella Thomas, Ashleigh Fanning, Georgina Peereboom and especially, Geoff McLeod, for their contributions to the production of this episode. 

To read a transcript of this episode: https://www.qls.com.au/Membership/The-Hub/Podcasts 

To find Russell:  https://au.linkedin.com/in/russell-marks-2a563353

To find Georgia:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a

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Jo-Anne Bragg OAM has been advocating in public interest environmental law for more than three decades. In 2022, she was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for her services to environmental law and is currently serving as the General Counsel of the Environmental Defenders Office. She is the perfect person to speak to in celebration of World Environment Day 2023, about the state of environmental law in Australia, the challenges that it is facing and where to from here.

Special thanks must go to Ella Thomas, Ashleigh Fanning, Georgina Peereboom, Miranda Unwin and Geoff McLeod for their contributions to the production of this episode.

To read a transcript of this episode: https://www.qls.com.au/Membership/The-Hub/Podcasts 

To find Jo-Anne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-anne-bragg-a9002750/ 

To find Georgia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a

To find more content for young lawyers, visit The Hub: https://www.qls.com.au/Membership/The-Hub

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Lawyers are lifelong learners. Legal education traditionally consists of three stages: the law degree, practical legal training and the continuing legal education that occurs post-admission.

On this episode of The Callover, we focus on that final (yet never-ending) stage of a lawyer’s education in our conversation with Professor Nick James, the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Law at Bond University.

Nick has four degrees to his name, is the Co-Director of Bond’s Centre for Professional Legal Education and the Co-Chair of the Council of Australian Law Deans, so it is unsurprising that he has a keen interest in legal education.

Special thanks must go to Ella Thomas, Ashleigh Fanning, Georgina Peereboom, Miranda Unwin and Geoff McLeod for their contributions to the production of this episode.

To read a transcript of this episode: https://www.qls.com.au/Membership/The-Hub/Podcasts 

To find Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-james-743415115/?originalSubdomain=au 

To find Georgia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a

To find more content for young lawyers, visit The Hub: https://www.qls.com.au/Membership/The-Hub

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Preparing for your first trial or sentence can be intimidating and stressful, but on this episode of The Callover, we try to make it a little easier by seeking advice from Nick Dore, Managing Principal of Fisher Dore Lawyers, a leading criminal law firm in Queensland.  

Nick has been practising since 2000, is an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law and a well-regarded and respected solicitor in the area.

To read a transcript of this episode: https://www.qls.com.au/Membership/The-Hub/Podcasts 

To find Nick Dore: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickdore/

To find Georgia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a   

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On this episode of The Callover, we speak to Rebecca Fogerty, an accredited criminal law specialist, a partner at Jasper Fogerty Lawyers and the current the Vice President of the Queensland Law Society 2022.

We discuss the Queensland Government’s changes to the Youth Justice Act, as well as why it is so important that the profession stand up to protect judicial independence.

Special thanks must go to Ella Thomas, Eve Anderson and Geoff McLeod for their contributions to the production of this episode.

To read a transcript of this episode: https://www.qls.com.au/Membership/The-Hub/Podcasts  

To find Rebecca Fogerty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccafogerty/  

To find Georgia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a 

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On International Women’s Day, we had the pleasure of speaking with The Honourable Anthe Philippides, a retired judge of the Queensland Court of Appeal, about the benefits of and need for a diverse legal profession and bench.

Justice Philippides was the first woman of Hellenic heritage to be admitted as a barrister in Queensland in 1984 and to attain silk in Australia in 1999.

Many would know her for her efforts to increase diversity in the profession and bring like-minded lawyers together to promote mental wellbeing and social inclusion for young lawyers through music and the arts more broadly.

Special thanks must go to Ella Thomas, Eve Anderson and Geoff McLeod for their contributions to the production of this episode.

To read a transcript of this episode: https://www.qls.com.au/Membership/The-Hub/Podcasts  

To find The Honourable Anthe Philippides: https://www.sclqld.org.au/judicial-papers/judicial-profiles/profiles/aiphilippides

To find Georgia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a   

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Most people have never heard of the Forensic Disability Service but if you are alleged to have committed a crime in Queensland and deemed unfit for trial because of an intellectual or cognitive disability, you may find yourself as one of its residents.

On this episode of The Callover, we are joined by John Chesterman, the Public Advocate for Queensland, who will explain what the FDS is and why it is so important that someone looks out for its vulnerable residents.

John was appointed as the Public Advocate for Queensland in 2021 after having acted as Victoria’s Deputy Public Advocate. He has extensive experience and expertise in areas of law including human rights, guardianship and supported decision-making.

If you’d like to read the 2019 Ombudsman’s report that is referred to in this episode, you can find it here:  The Forensic Disability Service report - Queensland Ombudsman

Special thanks must go to Ella Thomas, Eve Anderson and Geoff McLeod for their contributions to the production of this episode.

To read a transcript of this episode: https://www.qls.com.au/Membership/The-Hub/Podcasts  

To find John: John Chesterman - Public Advocate (Qld) - Office of the Public Advocate (Qld) | LinkedIn

To find Georgia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a

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The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland, the Honourable Helen Bowskill, needs no introduction.

Before Her Honour was appointed as the Chief Justice in 2021, she was a University medallist, a successful barrister and a judge of both the Queensland District Court and the trial division of the Supreme Court. Her Honour is committed to supporting (and inspiring) a community of connected and capable lawyers.

We are delighted that Chief Justice Bowskill has joined us as our final guest for the first season of The Callover, to discuss her illustrious career, her advice for young lawyers and her hope for the profession in years to come.

Special thanks must go to Janine Mitchell, Zoe Navarro, Ella Thomas, Rebecca Murray, Eve Anderson, Geoff McLeod, for their contributions to the production of this episode.

To read a transcript of this episode: https://www.qls.com.au/Membership/The-Hub/Podcasts  

To find Her Honour: https://www.sclqld.org.au/judicial-papers/judicial-profiles/profiles/hpbowskill

To find Georgia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a

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