James Glissan

James Glissan
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Lawyer and legal commentator James Glissan breaks down crime, policing, courts, public policy, institutional power and the rule of law in Australia.

Episodes

  1. 3h ago

    Do Australians Have Rights?

    Most Australians think they have rights. They do not. Not in the way they think. James Glissan, a former police prosecutor turned criminal defence lawyer, explains why Australia has no national Bill of Rights, what parliamentary supremacy means, and why the protections Australians assume they have are often more fragile than they realise.

    10 min

  2. May 25

    ASIO’s New Powers Explained

    Australia is moving toward making extraordinary ASIO questioning powers permanent. In this episode, James explains what those powers are, how they work, and why civil liberties advocates are concerned about where they may eventually lead. The discussion covers compelled questioning, the absence of traditional warrant processes, the expansion from counter-terrorism to broader community tension concerns, and what these laws could mean for ordinary Australians and their families. James Glissan is a former police prosecutor and Australian lawyer who explains the legal system in plain English, without the spin.

    11 min

  3. May 25

    Youth Crime Q&A: The Questions Australians Keep Asking

    Why does it feel like repeat youth offenders face no consequences? What is doli incapax? Why do children get bail after serious allegations? And what is juvenile detention actually like inside? James Glissan is an Australian former police officer, former police prosecutor, and now criminal defence lawyer who has worked across every side of the Children’s Court system. This episode explains the legal framework, the practical realities, and the uncomfortable tensions sitting underneath the public debate. New Q&A episodes are shaped directly by listener questions and current legal issues in Australia.

    13 min

  4. May 25

    The Coles Down Down Ruling

    A Federal Court ruling found Coles misled consumers through parts of its Down Down pricing campaign. James breaks down what the Court actually decided, why the “was” price mattered, and why the same reasoning could affect Woolworths and other major Australian retailers. Key topics: Coles, ACCC, Down Down, Australian Consumer Law, supermarket pricing, Woolworths, consumer rights.

    11 min

  5. May 22

    The Hidden Legal Risks in Australia’s 2026 Budget

    Family trusts, pre-1985 property and retrospective tax laws are all in play after Australia’s 2026 Federal Budget. James Glissan breaks down the legal mechanics behind the proposed changes, why they matter beyond tax, and what they reveal about the rule of law in Australia. This is legal analysis, not partisan political commentary.

    16 min
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Lawyer and legal commentator James Glissan breaks down crime, policing, courts, public policy, institutional power and the rule of law in Australia.

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  • Creator
    James Glissan
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
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