In this episode, Foley's barrister Steven Brnovic examines the role of integrity oversight bodies in holding government agencies and decision-makers accountable.

He explores Integrity Oversight Victoria and the National Anti-Corruption Commission Inspector, with practical guidance on complaints, procedural fairness, apprehended bias and judicial review.

In this episode of Daze in Court, Foley's barrister Rohan Hoult sits down with The Honourable Justice Joshua Wilson to discuss his career at the Bar and on the Bench, the demands of judicial life and his longstanding interest in equity.

The conversation dives into the intersection of equity principles and family law, highlighting the insights behind Justice Wilson's book co-authored with Ian Coleman SC, Wilson & Coleman's Equity in Family Law.

In this episode, Foley's barrister Nawaar Hassan examines the Harman obligation and the restrictions it places on using documents and information obtained through litigation.

Through practical examples and recent authorities, it explores when the obligation applies, when it may end, and the issues that arise for government agencies, regulators and administrative law practitioners.

In this episode, Foley's barristers Kiran Marfatia and Dayne Kingsford examine the significant changes to the NDIS and the transition from the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to the Administrative Review Tribunal.

The discussion covers access requirements, the new definition of an "NDIS support", the Guidance and Appeals Panel and recent decisions applying the amended framework.

In this episode of Daze in Court, Foley's barrister Rohan Hoult is joined by List member Jim Mellas and Keleigh Robinson from Carew Counsel to discuss disclosure obligations in family law, including the significance of s 71B, practitioners' responsibilities and the consequences of non-compliance.

They also explore practical approaches to managing disclosure, including proportionality, subpoenas, tender bundles and early briefing of counsel, alongside recent family law cases and Jim's work advocating for the return of the Parthenon sculptures.

In this episode of Think Resolution, Foley's List barrister David Kim speaks with VCAT Senior Member Charlene Price about the critical role of alternative dispute resolution at the Tribunal.

They explore the differences between mediation and compulsory conferences, the benefits of resolving disputes outside a hearing, and practical approaches for parties, lawyers and mediators navigating complex or ongoing relationships.

In this episode of Daze in Court, Foley's List barrister Rohan Hoult is joined by Kim Southey to discuss the evolving role of mediation in family law.

Together they explore practical strategies for preparing effective mediations, recent family law decisions on trusts, litigation funding and expert evidence, and reflect on current developments shaping practice.

In this episode of Daze in Court, Foley's barristers Rohan Hoult and Oliver Cain examine the role of expert evidence in family law parenting proceedings. They discuss the practical challenges of single expert reports, the influence they can have on litigation outcomes, the difficulties in testing expert opinions, and the balance between cost, fairness and the best interests of children. The conversation also explores advocacy in family law, courtroom practice, and the evolving nature of expert evidence in parenting disputes.

In this episode of Think Resolution, Foley's List barrister David Kim is joined by Chuan Wee Meng, CEO of the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC). They discuss timely and grounded insights in resolving international commercial disputes. He speaks to the influence of cultural differences, the particular mindset mediation demands, and how practitioners, governments, judiciaries and resolution institutions can work together to build a thriving global ADR ecosystem. They also explore SIMC's AI tool MAIA (Mediation AI Assistant) and what the future of AI in mediation might look like.

In this episode of Daze in Court, Foley's List barrister Rohan Hoult is joined by Cath Devine, Damien Dao and Madeleine Lynch to discuss recent family law cases, child support, mentoring and the experience of starting life at the Bar.

Cath Devine shares practical insights into child support, including binding child support agreements, school fees, mortgage payments and non-periodic/non-agency payments. The episode also touches on new readers at the Bar, mentoring, community service and wellbeing in practice.