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Law Report

ABC Australia
Australia
Sexual Harassment
High Court Of Australia
Donald Trump
Victoria
Nuisance Law
Non-Disclosure Agreements
Mental Health
Federal Court Of Australia
Criminal Justice System
Northern Territory Justice System
Julian Assange
Family Law
Surveillance Cameras
International Court Of Justice
Native Title
Artificial Intelligence
Women In Law
Gender Equity
Queensland Parole Laws

From courtroom dramas to miscarriages of justice, to how the law affects you — and so much more. The Law Report is your accessible guide to the big legal stories unfolding in Australia and across the world.

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Latest Episodes

There's been a wave of defamation suits from within the Trump administration targeting the US news media. Is it legitimate litigation or lawfare?

In a case that's transfixed the US, a woman who wrote a children's book about grief following her husband's death has been sentenced to life in prison for his murder.

Imagine you are a victim of crime and need therapy to help deal with a traumatic memory. Would you go ahead if it meant that your case might not be prosecuted because the treatment could deem your evidence unreliable or inadmissible in court?

There are no political donation laws in Victoria following a High Court decision that overturned legislation in place for nearly a decade.

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Ronald Anderson-Jones
Professor of media and constitutional law
University of Utah
Episode: Trump's war on journalists: libel or lawfare?
Tenille Brown
University of Utah evidence expert
University of Utah
Episode: America's Erin Patterson? The Kouri Richins poisoning case
Dr. Katie Bird
Emergency medicine doctor and complainant in a prosecution
University of Sydney (as expert) / EMDR guidelines contributor
Episode: Does EMDR therapy taint a witness's recollection?
Dr. Christopher Rudge
Expert in mental health law
University of Sydney Law School
Episode: Does EMDR therapy taint a witness's recollection?
Anthony Hurst
Chair of the EMDR Association of Australia
EMDR Association of Australia
Episode: Does EMDR therapy taint a witness's recollection?
Dr Catherine Williams
Executive Director, Centre for Public Integrity
Centre for Public Integrity
Episode: What does an election look like when there are no financial ground rules?
Keira Peacock
Principal lawyer, Ripple Legal
Ripple Legal
Episode: What does an election look like when there are no financial ground rules?
Dana Beglari
Consumer solicitor with NSW Legal Aid
New South Wales Legal Aid
Episode: Scam victims want compensation as HSBC settles ASIC action
Graham Blewett
Former prosecutor with the International War Crimes Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia; later a NSW magistrate
Independent
Episode: Why was Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail on war crimes charges?

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Damien Carrick
Host of The Law Report

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 820 ratings
  • Witnesses should run & hide

    Murderer on the loose with access to guns and trigger happy mates

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    3
    Maxtopia
    Australiaa month ago
  • Cult change

    Thank you to Professor David Heilpern for their insight to these cults/groups. We could definitely use a change of how to engage with these ‘freeman’ and not keep placing people in all authority levels in harms way.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Amoloch007
    Australia9 months ago
  • Verdict episode

    Usually high standard podcast but the recent Mushroom Trial verdict episode was embarrassingly bad

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Maxtopia
    Australiaa year ago
  • There goes the neighbourhood?

    •EPISODE: Vaccine injury compensation scheme, in which a guest describes New Zealand as Australia’s nearest neighbour. Australia’s nearest neighbour in Papua New Guinea. 🇵🇬

    •EPISODE: High Court rejects challenge to India travel ban, in which the host falsely accuses Jarryd Hayne of being a rugby player, and the podcast description writer refers to the wrong sport. It’s a Melbourne thing.

    •EPISODE: 4.7.23 in which the jury researcher/novelist misuses the word “fulsome”.

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    •EPISODE “Tru... more

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    (Gibberer)
    Australiaa year ago
  • Pseudolaw

    How fascinating. I wonder if there is a breakdown of genders that prescribe to this view?

    Apple Podcasts
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    Amoloch007
    Australiaa year ago

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Some episodes receive criticism for pacing or perceived biases in particular topics or guest selections.
Guests are frequently high-caliber experts, offering informed perspectives across jurisdictions.
Overall the feedback highlights strong journalistic integrity and reliable legal insight.
Listeners praise the show for thorough analysis and accessible explanations of complex legal topics.

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#107
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#22
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#24
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Trump's war on journalists: libel or lawfare?
Q: Donald Trump has had some success in defamation actions; in your view, was there a strong defamation case or were there other factors at play that influenced settlements?
There are always other factors driving settlements in defamation cases, including strategic considerations, the political and corporate context, and potential leverage from government actions; the cases against Trump-linked outlets often hinge on the high bar of showing actual malice, making settlements common even when difficult to win on pure legal grounds.
Scam victims want compensation as HSBC settles ASIC action
Q: What form did the scams take and how widespread were the losses?
The scams were bank impersonation schemes conducted over phone calls and texts that appeared legitimate, leading to millions of dollars in losses across hundreds of customers, with some individuals losing substantial sums.
Why was Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail on war crimes charges?
Q: What factors did the judge consider to determine whether there were exceptional circumstances?
The judge looked at delays in obtaining national security material, potential difficulties for the accused to confer with lawyers, and the overall timing of declassification and security issues.
Why was Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail on war crimes charges?
Q: What is the legal test for granting bail in this case?
The defence and prosecution discuss a test that hinges on proving exceptional circumstances and assessing risks such as flight risk and witness interference; if exceptional circumstances exist, bail can be granted with conditions to mitigate risks.
Euthanasia: How Australia's approach compares to other countries
Q: Ben, how many countries have some form of voluntary assisted dying or VAD scheme?
There are about 17 countries with some form of VAD, including practitioner administration and self-administration, and the trend suggests this number will grow as laws liberalise in places like the UK and Scotland.

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The show centers on legal news, justice system reform, and how court decisions intersect with society. Episodes frequently dissect high-stakes topics such as evidence admissibility, suppression orders, sentencing reform, digital privacy, and the ethics of emerging technologies in law. A recurring strength is hosting guests who bring practical experience (judicial officers, lawyers, reporters) alongside academic and policy experts, creating a rigorous, accessible discussion that translates complex legal developments into real-world implications. Notable strengths include clear explainer style, cross-jurisdiction comparisons, and a trauma-informed, culturally aware lens in some reforms. This combination makes it a solid fit for listeners who ... more

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2. Tenille Brown
3. Dr. Katie Bird
4. Dr. Christopher Rudge
5. Anthony Hurst
6. Dr Catherine Williams
7. Keira Peacock
8. Dana Beglari

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