Justice with Jon Faine

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Climate change and statelessness with Associate Professor Radha Govil

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

A new report by the Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness and UNHCR recommends nine areas for law and policy reform to avoid additional hards... more

Yesterday • 27 min

Facebook and Instagram are on Trial in the US - Professor Jeannie Paterson explains what it will mean for Australians.

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

Meta has copped it big time from the largest lawsuit yet over how his platforms harm young users. Meta must pay $A 24 billion to the US states... more

14 Sep 2026 • 28 min • Most popular

Slow femicide: when a woman kills herself after years of relationship violence, should her partner be charged with a crime? Professor Heather Douglas explains.

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.

Slow femicide: when a woman kills herself... more

31 Aug 2026 • 26 min

Can the Under-16 Social Media Ban Survive the High Court? A special episode in partnership with the Centre for Advancing Journalism

Melbourne Law School and host Jon Faine bring you Justice: a podcast about the law behind the news. This special episode was produced in partnership with the Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.

Not even a year after Austr... more

28 Aug 2026 • 32 min

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Recent Guests

Jeannie Paterson

Professor at Melbourne Law School and director of Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Ethics

University of Melbourne, Centre for AI and Digital Ethics

Episode: Facebook and Instagram are on Trial in the US - Professor Jeannie Paterson explains what it will mean for Australians.

Heather Douglas

Professor researching family violence and slow femicide

University/academic researcher

Episode: Slow femicide: when a woman kills herself after years of relationship violence, should her partner be charged with a crime? Professor Heather Douglas explains.

Adrienne Stone

Melbourne Laureate Professor and Director of the Centre for Comparative Constitutional Studies

Melbourne Law School

Episode: Can the Under-16 Social Media Ban Survive the High Court? A special episode in partnership with the Centre for Advancing Journalism

Andrea Carson

Professor of Political Communication and Director of the Centre for Advancing Journalism

University of Melbourne

Episode: Can the Under-16 Social Media Ban Survive the High Court? A special episode in partnership with the Centre for Advancing Journalism

Anthony Hurst

Lecturer in psychology, University of Melbourne; chair of the EMDR Association of Australia

EMDR Association of Australia

Episode: Memory Wars: Should victims have their rape cases dropped because they have had therapy?

Jeremy Gans

Professor at Melbourne Law School

Melbourne Law School

Episode: Memory Wars: Should victims have their rape cases dropped because they have had therapy?

Lily O'Neill

Doctor, climate scientist

University of Melbourne

Episode: How do we talk to our kids about climate change? Climate Kids hosts Dr Lily O’Neill and Dr Linden Ashcroft explain.

Linden Ashcroft

Doctor, climate scientist

University of Melbourne

Episode: How do we talk to our kids about climate change? Climate Kids hosts Dr Lily O’Neill and Dr Linden Ashcroft explain.

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

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Jon Faine

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings

Fascinating discussion
Wonderful to have Jon Faine back dissecting the law on air. Here’s to many more!
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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
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Robber’s dog
Australiaa year ago

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Engaging conversations with credible guests from Melbourne Law School.

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Apple Podcasts	#37	Australia/News/News Commentary
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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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A thoughtful current-affairs podcast exploring how law intersects with society, governance, and ethics. Episodes frequently center on constitutional questions, regulatory oversight, defamation, Indigenous sovereignty, healthcare ethics, privacy, and the impact of technology on legal practice. The show often features Melbourne Law School academics and seasoned legal commentators who translate complex topics for a well-educated audience, with a clear emphasis on accountability, transparency, and public interest. A standout trait is the blend of rigorous legal analysis with accessible storytelling and timely relevance, making it useful for policy makers, legal professionals, and engaged citizens seeking deeper understanding of how law shapes c... more

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