Trial by Podcast

Australia’s human tissue laws haven’t been reviewed in nearly fifty years. With both science and society having changed dramatically in that time, the Australian Law Reform Commission is taking a fresh look.

In this episode of Trial by Podcast, law grads Mariana and Isabel explore what counts as “human tissue,” why the laws are so fragmented, and the ALRC’s priorities for reform.

What happens when employment law collides with public broadcasting? In this episode, law grads Shashank, Antara, and Andrea examine the high-profile case of Antoinette Lattouf and the ABC.

No two surrogacy journeys are the same, and neither are the laws that govern them. In this Trial by Podcast, law grads Allegra and Fadi discuss why surrogacy laws are so difficult to navigate and what the ALRC’s June review could mean to solve long-standing challenges.

In Part 1 of this two-part episode, law grads Mariana and Jason tackle the burning questions around product claims and consumer rights after advocacy group Choice accused Ultra Violette’s Lean Screen sunscreen of falling short on SPF protection.

Doping has long been one of sport’s biggest controversies, with strict anti-doping rules designed to protect athletes and ensure fair play. But what happens when a competition like the Enhanced Games flips the script and makes doping legal?

In this Trial by Podcast, law grads Shashank and Jason explore the clash between performance enhancement and prohibition, the legal and ethical questions at stake, and what this could mean for the future of sport.

How does the law treat crimes committed while the accused is asleep?

In this Trial by Podcast, law grads Allegra, Alem, and Carissa explore sleepwalking defences, parasomnia-related offences, and the challenges courts face in determining responsibility.

#80 - Nagi vs Brooki: Recipe for Controversy by McCabes Lawyers

Some laws protect us. Others are incredibly strange and probably well past their expiration date.

 

In this episode of Trial By Podcast, law graduates Isabel, Antara, and Meaghan dive into the quirkiest laws still on the books in Australia and around the world that are technically enforceable today.

#78 - The Pill Testing Debate by McCabes Lawyers

In this Trial by Podcast, law graduates Alem Paric and Fadi Khousho explore what pro bono legal services are and who they serve, and why accessibility to legal services are vital.