Justice with Jon Faine

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Justice: The law behind the news, a weekly podcast brought to you by Melbourne Law School and host Jon Faine.

  1. 22 APR ·  BONUS

    The issue of Aboriginal sovereignty can be heard by the High Court, new research has found. Could this be the next Mabo? Dr Olivia Barr explains.

    It has long been a legal truism that the High Court does not have the power to rule on issues of Aboriginal sovereignty, or the right to self-govern. But this idea is based on a legal misunderstanding, argues Associate Professor Olivia Barr.     Further reading from this episode:  You can read Olivia’s journal article here  Read more about the soco-economic benefits of modern treaties in Canada here  Read more about Victoria’s first statewide treaty here  Read the Treaty of Waitangi here  Cases mentioned in this episode:  Coe v Commonwealth [1979] HCA 68; (1979) 53 ALJR 403; (1979) 24 ALR 118 (5 April 1979)  Mabo v Queensland (No 2) ("Mabo case") [1992] HCA 23; (1992) 175 CLR 1 (3 June 1992)  Justice is a podcast of Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples as the Traditional Owners of the unceded land on which we record, publish, work, learn and live.

    26 min

  2. 13 APR

    Should doctors be able to refuse care if it offends their conscience? A conversation with Professor Julian Savulescu

    This episode contains material some people might find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. Melbourne Law School and host Jon Faine bring you Justice: a weekly podcast about the law behind the news. Should doctors be obliged provide all services that are ethically approved by their colleges and legal under the law, or should they have the right to refuse terminations, assisted dying or any other forms of care on the basis of personal conscience? Professor Julian Savulescu FAHMS is the Chen Su Lan Centennial Professor in Medical Ethics at the National University of Singapore, where he directs the Centre for Biomedical Ethics. He is an award-winning ethicist and moral philosopher, trained in neuroscience, medicine, and philosophy. He is Distinguished Visiting Professorial Fellow at Murdoch Children's Research Institute and Melbourne Law School.   Read more about medical ethics here:  Coelho, Ramona, et al. Unravelling Maid in Canada. McGill-Queen’s University Press, 15 Apr. 2025, www.mqup.ca/Books/U/Unravelling-MAiD-in-Canada2.  Grant, Isabel, et al. "A Conversation on Feminism, Ableism, and Medical Assistance in Dying." Canadian Journal of Women and the Law, vol. 35 no. 1, 2024, p. 31-72. Project MUSE, https://muse.jhu.edu/article/947747.  Justice is a podcast of Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples as the Traditional Owners of the unceded land on which we record, publish, work, learn and live.

    24 min

  3. 30 MAR

    Should renters have to supply a CV for their cat? And other data invasions by real estate agents. Lina Prezhedetsky on the privacy pitfalls.

    Melbourne Law School and host Jon Faine bring you Justice: a weekly podcast about the law behind the news. New apps make it all too easy for real estate agents to collectintimate information from people applying to rent homes. Ever been asked for your marriage certificate? Or to do a personality quiz?  Lina Prezhedetsky on the privacy pitfalls. To learn more about the use of digital technologies in the rental application process, take a look at the following links:  https://www.ahuri.edu.au/sites/default/files/documents/2026-01/AHURI-Final-Report-454-Implications-of-tenant-data-collection-in-housing_protecting-Australian-renters_.pdfhttps://theconversation.com/what-are-rent-tech-platforms-action-on-reining-in-these-exploitative-tools-is-long-overdue-239602https://www.choice.com.au/data-protection-and-privacy/data-collection-and-use/how-your-data-is-used/articles/choice-renttech-report-releasehttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/nov/17/imperfect-match-australian-renters-in-the-dark-over-use-of-data-by-tech-company-snug Justice is a podcast of Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples as the Traditional Owners of the unceded land on which we record, publish, work, learn and live.

    25 min

  4. 16 MAR

    Big Brother in the consulting room: should doctors tell patients when they are using AI to record them? A conversation with Associate Professor Megan Prictor

    Melbourne Law School and host Jon Faine bring you Justice: a weekly podcast about the law behind the news. AI is now listening in in the doctor’s clinic, with products known as ‘AI scribes’ increasingly being used to draft patients’ medical records. This might save doctors time and reduce burnout.  But what are the legal implications of this new practice? Are regulators doing enough to make sure AI scribes are safe and fit for purpose?  In this episode we hear from Associate Professor Megan Prictor, Co-Director of the Health, Law and Emerging Technologies (HeLex) research centre at Melbourne Law School. Megan has published widely including on dynamic consent, medical consultation recording, data breach notification laws and privacy and confidentiality in healthcare. Read more on AI scribes in healthcare:   https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-07/ai-scribes-gps-and-hospitals-accuracy-data-breach-risk/105490478https://theconversation.com/some-clinicians-are-using-ai-to-write-health-records-what-do-you-need-to-know-237762 https://theconversation.com/can-you-say-no-to-your-doctor-using-an-ai-scribe-264701 Justice is a podcast of Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples as the Traditional Owners of the unceded land on which we record, publish, work, learn and live.

    24 min

  5. 2 MAR

    Is Trump subverting American democracy? Will the Constitution get in his way? Professor Will Partlett explains.

    President Trump started the war on Iran without Congressional approval and reissued tariffs after the Supreme Court’s ruling. Some of his political strategists are floating plans to control who can vote in future elections. Is any of this legal? Constitutional Law expert Associate Professor Will Partlett explains.  FIND MORE OF WILL'S WORK: Read: Why the Russian Constitution Matters: The Constitutional Dark ArtsRead: The People's Guide to the Australian ConstitutionFollow the Centre for Comparative Constitutional Studies Justice is a podcast of Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples as the Traditional Owners of the unceded land on which we record, publish, work, learn and live.

    26 min

  6. 14/07/2025

    One third of all young workers report being ripped off at work: Professor John Howe explains his new research

    Melbourne Law School and host Jon Faine bring you Justice: a weekly podcast about the law behind the news. More than a third of 2800 young Australian workers surveyed reported having been ripped off by employers, according to a new study by Professor John Howe, of Melbourne Law School. They have been underpaid, not paid, forced to pay for equipment or clothing…. What remedies are available, and what reform is needed? You can access the Fair Day's Work portal mentioned in the podcast, here. And you can read more about the project here.

    21 min

  7. 07/07/2025

    Lawyers aren't happy: a new look at lawyer wellbeing, workplace experiences, and professional ethics, in conversation with Professor Julian Webb

    Melbourne Law School and host Jon Faine bring you the last episode of season one of Justice: a weekly podcast about the law behind the news. Half of lawyers surveyed say they endure a poor workplace culture, and their discontent fuels expensive attrition rates. One in ten lawyers plan to leave the profession in the next 12months, one in three want to leave their employer in the next 12 months, and a third say they feel depressed or anxious. What is going wrong inside the profession that holds the rest of us to account? Professor Julian Webb of Melbourne Law School explains the new survey behind these findings.   READ MORE ON THE SURVEY OF LAWYERS’ WELLBEING IN THE WORKPLACE:  The pay is not worth the stress, research finds, with one in 10 lawyers planning to quit within a year.  Lawyer well-being, workplace experiences and ethics: A research report. Thank you for listening, and subscribe to the podcast to stay up-to-date with the release of our second season.

    18 min

  8. 30/06/2025

    If an employer uses AI for hiring, who is legally responsible when it discriminates? A conversation with Dr Natalie Sheard

    Melbourne Law School and host Jon Faine bring you Justice: a weekly podcast about the law behind the news. Around two-thirds of Australian organisations use artificialintelligence computer programs to recruit new staff. But Dr Natalie Sheard, a researcher with Melbourne Law School, found that there are serious risks that AI used to screen job applicants will discriminate against women, older applicants and minority groups, eliminating them as a prospect before a humanbeing gets a chance to even see their applications. Will it all end in a class action?   READ MORE ON AI DISCRIMINATION IN RECRUITMENT: Employment discrimination by algorithm: Can anyone be held accountable?Will AI decide if you get your next job? Without legal regulation, you may never even knowTech companies claim AI can recognise human emotions. But the science doesn’t stack upNo notice and no explanation: The incontestability of hiring discrimination by algorithm

    19 min
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Justice: The law behind the news, a weekly podcast brought to you by Melbourne Law School and host Jon Faine.

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  • Creator
    Melbourne Law School
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
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    © Melbourne Law School
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