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Smarter Lawcast with Hall & Wilcox

Hall & Wilcox
Australia
Regulatory Compliance
Ransomware
Aged Care
Workers' Compensation
Artificial Intelligence
Mergers and Acquisitions
Self-Insurance
Anti-Money Laundering
Counter-Terrorism Financing
Psychological Injuries
Corporate Governance
Health Regulation
Foreign Investment Review Board
Aged Care Sector
Philanthropy
Hall & Wilcox
Life Sciences
Australian Customs Compliance
Financial Planning

Welcome to Smarter Lawcast, the official podcast of Hall & Wilcox, a leading independent Australian law firm. We pride ourselves on our Smarter Law approach, where we work with our clients to creatively solve their legal and business challenges. Tune in to be educated and entertained by our experts’ take on topical legal issues. LinkedIn:@Hall & Wilcox Facebook:@HallandWilcox Instagram:@hallwilcox... more

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Suzie Leask, Alison Baker and Eden Winokur discuss Australia’s privacy landscape, to celebrate Privacy Awareness Week 2026, which has a theme of ‘Trust is built here’. With businesses holding more data than ever before, organisations should focus on ... more

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Zachary Whale
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James Shiel
Principal Associate for Mills and Reeve in the UK; litigation lawyer with broad experience in commercial disputes
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Episode: AI and legal professional privilege in Australia and the UK (Part 1)
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Partner in the private clients team at Hall & Wilcox
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Karen Gaston
Barrister and founding member of George Street Chambers
George Street Chambers
Episode: Informal wills: what are they and how do you avoid them?
Gillian Moon
Co-author of the report "State of Denial," from the Australian Human Rights Institute
Australian Human Rights Institute
Episode: Australia’s international law obligations for climate change
Nigel Clark
Global relations consultant with extensive experience in cross-border legal work
Peregrine Law (part of NEXA)
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Jacqui Barrett
Head of the US desk at Hall & Wilcox
Hall & Wilcox
Episode: Doing Business in Australia - Spotlight on the US
Ben Hamilton
Commercial partner specializing in competition law
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Episode: Doing Business in Australia - Spotlight on the US
Tamir Maltz
Barrister at 12 Wentworth-Silbourne Chambers with over 20 years experience
12 Wentworth-Silbourne Chambers
Episode: Cyberzone: Data, ransomware & the power of cyber injunctions

Hosts

Erin Brown
Member of the Newcastle Private Clients team at Hall & Wilcox; host with a focus on private client and governance topics.
Alana Strong
Partner at Hall & Wilcox; leads risk, family advisory, and governance-focused practice areas.
Ilona Strong
Partner at Hall & Wilcox leading the National Insurance Practice; covers self-insurers and related regulatory topics.
Mark Dunphy
Host of Doing Business in Australia; focuses on migration, international business, and regulatory topics.

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How can Australian businesses build trust with customers around privacy and data?
Q: What is the worst-case scenario for organizations from a regulator and risk perspective?
Enforcement powers have expanded, including potential fines under tiered penalties, orders for compensation, and possible representative actions following major breaches, making proactive compliance and governance critical.
How can Australian businesses build trust with customers around privacy and data?
Q: What practical governance tips can listeners apply to improve privacy risk management?
Implement a privacy compliance officer, respond promptly to access requests (aim for 30 days), maintain clear communication with individuals, and develop data retention/destruction policies to minimize retained data and exposure.
How can Australian businesses build trust with customers around privacy and data?
Q: What does the Privacy Awareness Week theme mean for organizations and what is the current state of play in the Australian privacy landscape?
The group notes increased awareness and reform since major breaches, with emphasis on transparency, consent, and security as core pillars; organizations must reassess what data they hold and how it is used to maintain trust.
AI and legal professional privilege in Australia and the UK (Part 1)
Q: What does the UK case UK versus Secretary of State for the Home Department establish about waiving privilege when using public AI?
It signals strong messaging that uploading confidential client or home office correspondence to public AI tools can breach confidentiality and may amount to waiver, but it does not create an automatic waiver across all cases, leaving the legal standard still developing.
AI and legal professional privilege in Australia and the UK (Part 1)
Q: What are the current positions in Australia and the UK regarding AI and privilege?
Both jurisdictions show a similar approach where AI use is increasing, but there is a strong emphasis on confidentiality and the risk of waiver when using open/public AI, with ongoing debate and evolving guidance rather than a single settled doctrine.

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Smarter Lawcast shines a practical light on contemporary legal and business challenges, with a strong emphasis on governance, risk, and cross-border opportunities. Across recent episodes, listeners hear detailed guidance on business succession, family offices, and buy-sell planning; the evolving landscape of workers' compensation and psychological injuries across Australian jurisdictions; migration and employment law trends for international business; and regulatory updates in climate change obligations, whistleblowing, and professional conduct for tax practitioners. Guests frequently include senior partners and practice leads from Hall & Wilcox, offering actionable insights, checklists, and real-world case angles that are directly relevant... more

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