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Law Report

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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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An elderly man goes into respite care and meets a nurse he's never known before.

Within days she's bought him a will kit and had a document drawn up that leaves everything to her.

He dies weeks later. Was that his clear settled wish, or something... more

A frozen fish packet. An unsent text. A tractor fender. Courts have accepted all of these as valid wills.

You want to write a will and make sure that your assets go to those who you think deserve your generosity.

So, how can you make sure the will ... more

You work the family farm your whole life, then it's left to someone else.

When drafting a will, the law says you don't have to be fair or equal in deciding who will receive your estate.

So, after you pass away, can disgruntled family members or fri... more

If a relative asks you to be the executor of their will, should you accept? What can go wrong and what do you need to know before you agree to take on the role? When disputes arise, executors are the ones left to clean up the mess, often navigating d... more

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James Dimond
Head of the Elder Financial Abuse and Guardianship Disputes team at Moores (Melbourne law firm)
Moores
Episode: 01 | Can a stranger inherit everything you own?
Pru Vines
University of New South Wales professor, wills expert
University of New South Wales
Episode: 02 | The will written on a frozen fish packet
Andrew Lawson
Director of the Australian Centre for Agriculture and Law at the University of New England
University of New England
Episode: 03 | He worked the farm for decades and got nothing
Donal Griffin
Director of Sydney law firm Legacy Law and executor law expert
Legacy Law
Episode: 04 | Asked to be an executor? What you're really signing up for
Rick Tsar
Emeritus Professor in Law and Criminal Justice at Adelaide University
Adelaide University
Episode: Alan Jones on trial
Thomas Mulder
Based at UNSW, author of Solidarity in International Disaster Response Law
University of New South Wales
Episode: Alan Jones on trial
Claire Heath-McIver
From Survivors of Coercive Cults and High Control Groups (SOC)
Survivors of Coercive Cults and High Control Groups (SOC)
Episode: How should the law respond to cults and groups that coerce and control?
Andrew Godwin
Editor of the biography of William Ah Ket; Associate Director of the Asian Law Centre
University of Melbourne - Asian Law Centre
Episode: The legacy of William Ah Ket, Australia's first lawyer of Chinese descent
Rob McKeon
Member of the Parole Board in England and author of the book Parole
Episode: The dilemmas of parole board decision making

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Damien Carrick
Host of The Law Report

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 826 ratings
  • There goes the neighbourhood?

    Annoying Host Catchphrase: “I think … “

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    •EPISODE: Vaccine injury compensation scheme, in which a guest describes New Zealand as Australia’s nearest neighbour. Australia’s nearest neighbour is 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 mi... more

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    Australia3 months ago
  • Witnesses should run & hide

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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Maxtopia
    Australia4 months 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.

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    Amoloch007
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  • Verdict episode

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

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    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

    Apple Podcasts
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    (Gibberer)
    Australiaa year ago

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Guests and topics are seen as timely and relevant to Australian law and governance.
Some episodes are criticized for pacing or host delivery in certain segments.
Listeners praise thorough, accessible legal analysis that translates complex issues for non-experts.
High-quality, well-researched journalism with a strong emphasis on practical implications.

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03 | He worked the farm for decades and got nothing
Q: Andrew, tell me about the case of Bushel and George from 2025.
The case involved a farming family where a significant dispute arose around whether the testator's promises and family arrangements should be honoured, highlighting how courts assess the adequacy of provision and the impact of prior representations in determining family provision claims.
02 | The will written on a frozen fish packet
Q: Can online wills be considered valid, and what factors determine their validity?
Online wills can be valid when there is a demonstrable sequence of finalizing affairs and clear evidence of final intention; the court looks at surrounding circumstances, communications with lawyers, and whether the document reflects the testator's final wishes.
02 | The will written on a frozen fish packet
Q: How does the dispensing power affect the traditional formalities of making a will?
It allows courts to look at the testator's overall intention and the big picture to decide if a document should count as a will, even if strict formalities aren't met, provided there is clear indication of finality and intention.
Alan Jones on trial
Q: What are the practical differences between judge-alone and jury trials?
Judge-alone trials typically feature quicker resolutions, fewer delays due to jury management, and the judge determines admissibility and weighs evidence, potentially reducing the time to verdict; juries can be swayed by perception but may take longer and introduce different dynamics.
Alan Jones on trial
Q: Why is this trial being heard in a judge-alone format in New South Wales?
Because the offences are less serious indictable offences, allowing a defendant to elect to have the matter heard by a judge alone in a Local Court, which can shorten the trial and reduce the time and cost compared to a jury trial.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Law Report

What is Law Report about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Law-focused current-events program featuring in-depth analysis of legal cases, policy developments, and the rule of law across Australia and beyond. Episodes commonly explore Wills and estate disputes, criminal justice, civil liberties, and regulatory matters, often with expert guests and practitioners who provide practical context for professionals and informed listeners. Notable strengths include rigorous, accessible legal explanation, international comparisons, and survivor-centered or policy-relevant perspectives. Potential listeners can expect thoughtful, evidence-based discussion that translates complex legal issues into clear takeaways for journalists, lawyers, policymakers, and business professionals navigating regulatory environmen... more

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