Law Report

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From courtroom dramas to miscarriages of justice, to how the law affects you — and so much more. The Law Report is your accessible guide to the big legal stories unfolding in Australia and across the world.

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"What's in your drugs?": Pill testing at music events

Does pill testing save lives? The Law Report's Damien Carrick visits a pop-up service at a Melbourne music event where substances are checked, and staff talk to partygoers about reducing risk when using drugs.

29 min
DEC 16

Dezi Freeman and the sovereign citizens movement

This year saw a massive manhunt for alleged police shooter Dezi Freeman in Victoria's mountainous north east. In the past, the 56-year-old has been linked to the sovereign citizens movement. So, who are sovereign citizens? And what impact are they having on Australia's justice system?

29 min
DEC 9

What does Victoria's historic treaty mean for First Peoples?

What impact could Victoria's historic treaty have on policy, legislation and governance for the state's First Peoples?

37 min
DEC 2

US lawsuits allege ChatGPT encouraged suicides, harmed users' mental health

In the United States, there is increasing attention on young people's interactions with AI chatbots. OpenAI is being sued over allegations that its ChatGPT platform caused users to experience delusions and even encouraged some to take their own lives.

29 min
NOV 25

Countdown to Australia's social media ban

In two weeks' time, Australia's social media ban for children under 16 will come into force. How will it work? Will it protect kids from online harm? And could they find ways around the restrictions?

29 min
NOV 18

How legally tight are prenuptial agreements?

Are prenuptial agreements always legally watertight? Or can they be tossed out by the courts? The High Court recently handed down a decision that focused on a poorly drafted prenup and to what extent the disgruntled client could sue the lawyers who drafted the leaky document.

26 min
NOV 11

Whitlam dismissal 50 years on

November 11 marks the 50th anniversary of the dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam by Governor-General Sir John Kerr — an event that exposed and tested the architecture of Australia's constitution.

29 min
NOV 4

Fifty years of the Australian Law Reform Commission

The Australian Law Reform Commission is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The Law Report's Damien Carrick hosted an event in Melbourne to mark its half century.

29 min

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Damien Carrick

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12 Ratings

Excellent podcast

10/14/2021

msym31

Admittedly I’m probably a bit biased because I’m a law student, but this podcast helps to keep me up to date with really interesting issues that affect everyone, lawyer or not. I also find Damien Carrick’s really comforting and his approach balanced and informed. Great stuff.
Love this podcast

03/09/2011

Julietk009

Keeps me up to date with wide-ranging and relevant national and international issues that are accessible and fairly presented. A wonderful example of great journalism and political, social and legal analysis.

From courtroom dramas to miscarriages of justice, to how the law affects you — and so much more. The Law Report is your accessible guide to the big legal stories unfolding in Australia and across the world.