Justice with Jon Faine

Melbourne Law School

Australia

Melbourne Law School

Artificial Intelligence

Donald Trump

Defamation

Mental Health

Ceasefire

Strangulation

Legal Profession

Deep Fake Pornography

United States

Conscientious Objection In Healthcare

Public Interest Defence

Suicide Prevention

Russia

U.S. Constitution

Recording Consultations

International Humanitarian Law

Syria

Ukraine

Justice: The law behind the news, a weekly podcast brought to you by Melbourne Law School and host Jon Faine.

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	17	Founded	a year ago
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Immigration scammers run riot on Chinese social media. Dr Fan Yang explains.

False scare campaigns and scams are common on Chinese-language media and social media in Australia, particularly targeting people who are anxious about their residency status. Who is behind it, and what can be done to protect our Chinese-language com... more

7 Jun 2026 • 21 min

Australia has become a defamation hotspot. Are our politicians, whose own attacks in Parliament are protected by privilege, overdoing it? Jason Bosland explains.

Melbourne Law School and host Jon Faine bring you Justice: a biweekly podcast about the law behind the news.

In this episode, Associate Professor Jason Bosland explains what defamation is and why politicians sue over it, updates to Australian defam... more

25 May 2026 • 25 min • Most popular

The issue of Aboriginal sovereignty can be heard by the High Court, new research has found. Could this be the next Mabo? Dr Olivia Barr explains.

It has long been a legal truism that the High Court does not have the power to rule on issues of Aboriginal sovereignty, or the right to self-govern. But this idea is based on a legal misunderstanding, argues Associate Professor Olivia Barr.

Further... more

22 Apr 2026 • 25 min

Should doctors be able to refuse care if it offends their conscience? A conversation with Professor Julian Savulescu

This episode contains material some people might find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised.

Melbourne Law School and host Jon Faine bring you Justice: a weekly podcast about the law behind the news.

Should doctors be obliged provide all serv... more

13 Apr 2026 • 23 min

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Recent Guests

Fan Yang

Dr. Fan Yang, postdoctoral fellow at Melbourne Law School

Melbourne Law School

Episode: Immigration scammers run riot on Chinese social media. Dr Fan Yang explains.

Jason Bosland

Professor at Melbourne Law School and expert in media and communications law

Melbourne Law School

Episode: Australia has become a defamation hotspot. Are our politicians, whose own attacks in Parliament are protected by privilege, overdoing it? Jason Bosland explains.

Dr. Olivia Barr

Researcher focusing on Indigenous sovereignty and constitutional coexistence

Melbourne Law School

Episode: The issue of Aboriginal sovereignty can be heard by the High Court, new research has found. Could this be the next Mabo? Dr Olivia Barr explains.

Julian Savulescu

Distinguished visiting professor at Melbourne Law School; co-author of Rethinking Conscientious Objection in Health Care

University of Oxford; National University of Singapore; Melbourne Law School

Episode: Should doctors be able to refuse care if it offends their conscience? A conversation with Professor Julian Savulescu

Lina Prezhedetsky

PhD student and post-doctorate researcher at Melbourne Law School

Melbourne Law School

Episode: Should renters have to supply a CV for their cat? And other data invasions by real estate agents. Lina Przhedetsky on the privacy pitfalls.

Megan Prictor

Associate Professor, Melbourne Law School, expert in Emerging Health Technologies and Health Law

Melbourne Law School

Episode: Big Brother in the consulting room: should doctors tell patients when they are using AI to record them? A conversation with Associate Professor Megan Prictor

Will Partlett

Director of the Centre for Comparative Constitutional Studies, Melbourne Law School, author of Why the Russian Constitution Matters

Melbourne Law School

Episode: Is Trump subverting American democracy? Will the Constitution get in his way? Professor Will Partlett explains.

Professor Jon Howe

An expert in employment and labour relations law at Melbourne Law School

Melbourne Law School

Episode: One third of all young workers report being ripped off at work: Professor John Howe explains his new research

Professor Julian Webb

Co-author of a new study on workplace culture in the legal industry

Melbourne Law School

Episode: Lawyers aren't happy: a new look at lawyer wellbeing, workplace experiences, and professional ethics, in conversation with Professor Julian Webb

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Jon Faine

Host of the show, affiliated with Melbourne Law School.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings

Fascinating discussion
Wonderful to have Jon Faine back dissecting the law on air. Here’s to many more!
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danziffer
Australiaa year ago
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So good to have Jon Faine back “on the air” and a timely warning that those looking for love online should be once smitten, twice shy: relationships that click immediately can turn sour.
Apple Podcasts
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Australiaa year ago

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Apple Podcasts	#115	Australia/News/News Commentary
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Immigration scammers run riot on Chinese social media. Dr Fan Yang explains.

Q: What have you found as you've monitored Chinese social media?

Fan explains that Chinese-language platforms like WeChat are not just social networks but are active ecosystems where myths are translated, re-edited, and sensationalized to attract traffic and advertisers, with a substantial political economy behind these practices.

Is Trump subverting American democracy? Will the Constitution get in his way? Professor Will Partlett explains.

Q: What are the risks of attempting to nationalize elections or centralize voting power?

Nationalizing elections could centralize control away from localities, undermining long-standing electoral norms and risking disenfranchisement or manipulation, which the guest treats as a significant constitutional danger.

Is Trump subverting American democracy? Will the Constitution get in his way? Professor Will Partlett explains.

Q: How do tariffs and emergency powers illustrate the limits of executive action?

Tariffs challenged as unconstitutional by the Supreme Court show courts can constrain executive decisions, though the impact may be delayed; emergency powers are more fragile when tested in court, leading to ongoing power struggles.

Is Trump subverting American democracy? Will the Constitution get in his way? Professor Will Partlett explains.

Q: First, what does the US Constitution say about declaring war and how has practice diverged from that text?

The Constitution assigns war-declaration power to Congress, but in practice presidents have conducted many military actions without formal declarations, often under claimed commander-in-chief authority.

One third of all young workers report being ripped off at work: Professor John Howe explains his new research

Q: What about people who are told, your first day's pay goes to pay for your apron, your uniform, your T-shirt or whatever it might be?

Many respondents reported being asked to pay for work-related items, which should be provided by the employer, highlighting another form of exploitation.

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This series centers on the intersection of law and current events, featuring in-depth conversations with Melbourne Law School academics and practitioners who unpack complex legal issues shaping society. Episodes routinely cover constitutional questions, human rights, tech ethics, employment law, and international law, with practical implications for policy, business, and the courtroom. A standout trait is the host's clear, accessible legal analysis paired with expert guests who bring rigorous scholarly and real-world perspectives on pressing controversies.

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1. Fan Yang
2. Jason Bosland
3. Dr. Olivia Barr
4. Julian Savulescu
5. Lina Prezhedetsky
6. Megan Prictor
7. Will Partlett
8. Professor Jon Howe

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