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Law The Podcast

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Imprisonment In Australia
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2026 United States Midterm Elections
Sue Neill-Fraser Case
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Law The Podcast gives you access to the minds behind some of Australia's most significant legal cases and justice debates. Hosted by two of Australia's most respected legal minds, former Supreme Court judge Lex Lasry AM and leading barrister Greg Barns SC, the podcast goes beyond the headlines to explore crime, courts, politics, human rights and the legal stories shaping Australia and the world. D... more

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Former Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass OBE joins Lex and Greg to reflect on her landmark investigations, the growing politicisation of government and why Australia's prison system is failing.

You can watch our episodes on Youtube here.

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Professor Abbe Smith joins us from Washington, D.C. to discuss the state of the American justice system under Donald Trump, the independence of the judiciary and what's at stake in the upcoming US midterm elections. We also explore her decades of wor... more

Economist Saul Eslake joins Lex and Greg to examine the soaring cost of imprisonment in Australia, high rates of reoffending, and whether our tough-on-crime approach is delivering results or making the problem worse.

You can learn more about Saul's... more

Lex and Greg discuss the politics of tough-on-crime policies, the meaning of “community expectations” in sentencing, and the evidence on whether prison reduces reoffending.

They also discuss the Sue Neill-Fraser case, human rights in custody, and w... more

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Recent Guests

Deborah Glass
Former Victorian Ombudsman and police complaints commissioner
Transparency International Australia
Episode: Deborah Glass: Former Victorian Ombudsman Holding Power to Account
Abbe Smith
Criminal defence lawyer, law professor and director of Georgetown's Criminal Defense and Prisoner Advocacy Clinic
Georgetown University
Episode: The US Midterms and the Future of American Justice
Saul Eslake
Economist and former ANZ chief economist
Episode: Jailing Is Failing: The Economics of Prison
Michael Green
Footballer, AFL Tribunal member, Barrister's Clerk, podcaster
Richmond Football Club, AFL Tribunal, Law The Podcast
Episode: Michael Green. Lawyer, Podcaster and a Richmond Champion from the 60s and 70s
John Silvester
Journalist nicknamed Sly of the Underworld, author and crime writer
Australian media
Episode: John Silvester: Sly of the Underworld
Richard Bourke
Barrister with extensive U.S. death penalty experience
Legal practitioner
Episode: “The Cruelty is the Point”: The Failed Execution of Christa Pike
Sara Kowal
Director of Eleos Justice at Monash Law
Eleos Justice / Monash University
Episode: Singapore’s Death Penalty: No Signs of Stopping
Rocky Howe
Singapore death penalty abolitionist activist
Transformative Justice Collective (Singapore)
Episode: Singapore’s Death Penalty: No Signs of Stopping
Helen Garner
Esteemed Australian writer and journalist
Independent writer and commentator
Episode: Helen Garner's Fascination with Crime

Hosts

Lex Lasry
Former Supreme Court judge
Greg Barns
Barrister

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 102 ratings
  • Love this podcast

    Provocative in the best ways—each episode is an invitation to think more deeply on questions that seem settled

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Honni van Rijswijk
    Australiaa month ago
  • Excellent

    Love hearing from experts on a variety of issues and topics. Explained in a way that is easy for someone without a legal background to understand.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mjolly1908
    Australiaa month ago
  • Very left wing :(

    Clearly left-leaning, so personally not my cup of tea.

    Though I guess I should have expected that, seems most judges are these days :(

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    LacieHodges
    Australia2 months ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    Really great podcast, content is delivered in a really easy to understand manner.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lou3427777
    Australia3 months ago
  • Much needed in such times

    This is awesome.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Honey Panther
    Australia3 months ago

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Many describe the discussions as thought-provoking, compelling and rich in expert perspectives.
Listeners praise the hosts for making complex legal issues accessible to people without a legal background.
Reviews frequently commend the production quality and conversational presentation.
Some listeners see the commentary as strongly left-leaning and would prefer more balanced discussion or clearer solutions.

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Apple Podcasts
#66
Australia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#243
Australia/News
Apple Podcasts
#214
Chile/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#224
New Zealand/News/Politics

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The US Midterms and the Future of American Justice
Q: What does election protection work mean?
Smith describes poll watching, overseeing mail ballots, monitoring polling places, helping ensure voters are not turned away and reporting problems to a central organization.
The US Midterms and the Future of American Justice
Q: Is the expectation that Democrats will take control of the House, and possibly the Senate, consistent with your sense of how things are going?
Smith says the political mood feels different and she is trying to temper her optimism. She expects Democrats to retake the House and believes they have a chance at the Senate.
Deborah Glass: Former Victorian Ombudsman Holding Power to Account
Q: So what do you make of where we've come over the last 10 years?
Glass says prison numbers and recidivism have risen despite warnings, arguing that prison is costly and ineffective and governments continue to expand it to appear tough on crime.
Deborah Glass: Former Victorian Ombudsman Holding Power to Account
Q: Why do you think fixed non-renewable terms are vital?
Glass says renewable terms can create pressure to please the government in order to keep the job, compromising independent decision-making.
Jailing Is Failing: The Economics of Prison
Q: What are your thoughts on that?
Asked about incentives for employers to hire people leaving prison, Eslake says meaningful employment makes reoffending less likely and helps former prisoners contribute through income taxes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Law The Podcast

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

Conversations about Australian law, criminal justice and the political debates shaping courts, prisons and human rights. Former Supreme Court judge Lex Lasry and barrister Greg Barns combine legal experience with current-affairs commentary, case analysis and interviews. Some episodes are focused conversations with lawyers, judges, academics, journalists, economists and advocates; others are timely discussions led by the hosts.

The coverage ranges from high-profile criminal cases and sentencing to prison policy, capital punishment, legal education, corruption inquiries and constitutional history. Its distinctive appeal is the mix of practical courtroom insight, historical context and scrutiny of how political choices affect justice. The dis... more

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4. Michael Green
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6. Richard Bourke
7. Sara Kowal
8. Rocky Howe

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