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

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Each State and territory has ‘independent’ agencies that are meant to keep governments accountable. But how independent are they really? Deborah Glass OBE, former Victorian Ombudsman and now honorary fellow at Melbourne Law School, has new research o... more

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

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

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

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Recent Guests

Deborah Glass
OBE, former Victorian Ombudsman, honorary fellow at Melbourne Law School
Melbourne Law School
Episode: Keeping the Bastards Honest: Deborah Glass OBE examines the independence of our 'independent' integrity agencies
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

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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 29 ratings
  • Fascinating discussion

    Wonderful to have Jon Faine back dissecting the law on air. Here’s to many more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    danziffer
    Australiaa year ago
  • Loving dangerously

    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
    5
    Robber’s dog
    Australiaa year ago

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Keeping the Bastards Honest: Deborah Glass OBE examines the independence of our 'independent' integrity agencies
Q: Tell us about your research. What did you look at and what did you find?
I examined how independent these integrity agencies really are, exploring appointment, funding, and oversight across Australian jurisdictions, and highlighted cases like RoboDebt to illustrate where independence can falter or be challenged by political and bureaucratic dynamics.
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.

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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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2. Fan Yang
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8. Will Partlett

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