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Law The Podcast

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Death Penalty
Terrorism Law Australia
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Australia
Legal Education
Northern Territory
Singapore
The Big Build
Mental Health
Criminal Justice Victoria
Trials and Sentencing
Civil Mental Health System
Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission
IHRA
US Supreme Court
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Thomas Embling Hospital
Mr Asia Drug Syndicate

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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Latest Episodes

RMIT Dean of Law Professor Diana Bowman joins Law the Podcast to discuss how artificial intelligence is being utilised in law schools and what it means for the future of legal education.

Drawing on her extensive experience in the United States, Dia... more

Jenny Hocking, award-winning biographer, historian and Emeritus Professor at Monash University, joins us to discuss her acclaimed biography of former Attorney-General and High Court Justice Lionel Murphy.

We explore the remarkable life, career and ... more

Lex and Greg discuss the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case, Australia's growing prison population and overcrowding, and the increasingly restricted role of character references in sentencing.

You can watch our episodes on Youtube here.

H... more

Today we're joined by The Hon. Robert Redlich AM KC, who is a former Supreme Court of Victoria judge, former Commissioner of Victoria’s Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC), and current Chair of the Accountability Round Table.

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Tim Marsh joins us to explain how mental health is considered in the criminal courts, including what happens when someone argues they are not guilty by reason of mental impairment and how the law balances responsibility, treatment and public safety. more

• Sydney Swans players suspended amid a sexual assault investigation

• A judge finds Sydney graffiti was wrongly labelled antisemitic

• The US sanctions the president and prosecutor of the International Criminal Court

You can watch our episodes o... more

Australian barrister Richard Bourke joins us to reveal what it is really like to defend inmates on death row and fight the death penalty in the United States.

You can watch our episodes on Youtube here.

Host: Lex Lasry AM

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• The release of David McBride

• Prisoner rights

• The banning of character references

You can watch our episodes on Youtube here.

Hosts: Lex Lasry AM and Greg Barns SC

Editor: Michael Tankard

Produced by: Bravecasting Media

Original mu... more

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Recent Guests

Di Bowman
Professor, inaugural Dean of Law at RMIT
RMIT University
Episode: AI and the Future of Law School
Robert Redlich
Barrister, senior counsel, former judge
Independent legal profession
Episode: Robert Redlich on Law, Corruption and Politics
Tim Marsh
Victorian Barrister with a focus on mental impairment and homicide cases
Victoria Legal Aid Chambers (formerly) / Forensicare / private practice
Episode: When Does Mental Illness Change Criminal Responsibility?
Richard Bourke
Barrister, death penalty lawyer and activist
United States & Australia
Episode: Defending Americans On Death Row
Rob Stary
Defence lawyer, later magistrate
Rob Stary Lawyers (and previously Slater and Gordon)
Episode: Terrorism, Gangland Murders and Life with Rob Stary
Gabriel Shipton
Julian Assange's brother, documentary filmmaker
Information Rights Project / advocacy for freedom of speech
Episode: The Battle for Julian Assange
Abi Rajkumar
Vice President of the Criminal Lawyers Association of the Northern Territory (CLANT)
CLANT
Episode: Child Protection in the Northern Territory

Hosts

Lex Lasry
Host of Law The Podcast; former Supreme Court judge (Australia)
Greg Barns
Co-host of Law The Podcast; Barrister, Senior Counsel

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • 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
    Australia9 days ago
  • Excellent Podcast

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lou3427777
    Australiaa month ago
  • Much needed in such times

    This is awesome.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Honey Panther
    Australiaa month ago
  • Great content

    Compelling and well produced. Looking forward to hearing more content on justice in indigenous communities.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Debstar1979
    Australia2 months ago
  • Impressive!

    Such a well made and thought provoking podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LinKymShaz
    Australia2 months ago
  • A fascinating listen

    Thoroughly enjoyed the perspectives and conversations on this incredibly well produced pod! Recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RhiRhi_Rhi
    Australia2 months ago
  • Great podcast

    This is a great new podcast, very interesting look at the legal system and and current legal and human right issues which is really important given the our current political situation and the recent rise of far right sentiment in Australia

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    111perkingerkin
    Australia2 months ago
  • Biased

    If you are very left leaning in your political views you will love this podcast. I was hoping for a balanced view and discussions that might actually offer potential solutions to some of our vexed problems. After 2 episodes all they have done is identify issues and blamed right wing politics for all ills

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Kapital middle
    Australia2 months ago
  • Love this

    I’m a first year JD student and just love this podcast and its hosts. It’s hard to find podcasts that delve into the law this deeply. I look forward to many episodes of interesting and insightful discussions and interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BeckOb
    Australia2 months ago
  • Australia’s “The Rest is Politics”

    Excited to add this to my weekly rotation

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ArtemisFoul1
    Australia2 months ago

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#16
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Apple Podcasts
#54
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Apple Podcasts
#201
New Zealand/News/Politics

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

AI and the Future of Law School
Q: So Di, what I want to ask you is how do you deal with the issue of students using AI or not using AI in assessments, and how do you balance that?
Bowman explains that some law schools embrace AI to produce job-ready graduates and to teach ethical engagement with AI in practice, while others shut it down; RMIT plans to lean into AI with classroom use, focusing on ethical use, critical thinking, and preserving core skills like negotiation and mock moots.
When Does Mental Illness Change Criminal Responsibility?
Q: Is schizophrenia the predominant condition in these cases, in your experience?
Yes, schizophrenia or similar psychotic disorders are the most common, often presenting with delusions or hallucinations that impact behavior.
Defending Americans On Death Row
Q: What are some advantages Bourke saw in the U.S. election-based judicial system?
He noted both differences and advantages, such as more diverse judges in Louisiana historically, while acknowledging election-driven dynamics and potential issues with accountability and governance.
Defending Americans On Death Row
Q: Is the Louisiana Capital Assistance Center primarily a post-conviction or pre-trial defense resource?
It involves both pre-trial support for those facing death penalty charges and post-conviction work, with a majority of its efforts historically in post-conviction matters and appeals.
Child Protection in the Northern Territory
Q: Why is the consultation process around the bill considered a problem?
Abi and the hosts describe a rushed process lacking exposure drafts and meaningful input from communities, leading to concerns about the legitimacy and impact of the legislation.

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

Two seasoned Australian legal minds unpack high-profile cases, policy debates, and justice issues through rigorous, issue-led discussions. Across episodes, the hosts blend deep legal knowledge with political and media context to examine topics like royal commissions, judicial independence, censorship, indigenous justice, open courts, and international human rights norms. The conversations often tackle how law intersects with society, highlighting delays in judgments, the balance between national sovereignty and global norms, and the practical impact of legal reforms on ordinary people. A notable strength is the combination of a former Supreme Court judge and a prominent barrister, which provides both institutional perspective and courtroom ... more

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2. Robert Redlich
3. Tim Marsh
4. Richard Bourke
5. Rob Stary
6. Gabriel Shipton
7. Abi Rajkumar

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