Mallesons Podcasts

Digital Future Summit Series Episode 8: AI in the Workplace Presenters: Sarah Clarke, KWM Bran Black, Business Council of Australia Barbara Hyman, Sapia.ai Edward Santow, Human Technology Institute Lee Hicken, National AI Centre In the final episode of KWM’s Digital Future Summit Series, legal, business and technology leaders consider the transformative impact of AI in the workplace. They discuss...

Digital Future Summit Series Episode 7: Board strategies for cyber security and AI innovation Presenters: Cheng Lim, KWM Andy Penn, Director Richard Dammery, Director Catherine Brenner, Director A group of highly experienced business leaders discuss the intersection of cybersecurity and AI governance for Boards. They explore ways to manage risks, stay informed, and leverage AI innovation while ens...

Digital Future Summit Series Episode 6: Trends in crypto, payments and fintech Presenters: Urszula McCormack, KWM John Ho, Standard Chartered Bank Shiau Sin Yen, Titan Fund Yvonne Tsui, Hong Kong Monetary Authority In this episode of the Digital Future Summit Series, we explore the evolving landscape of digital finance in 2025. Our expert panel discusses the rapid advancements in crypto markets, s...

Digital Future Summit Series Episode 5: ASIC Chair Joe Longo Presenters: Alex Elser, KWM David Friedlander, KWM Joe Longo, ASIC Chair In this episode of the Digital Future Summit series, ASIC Chair Joe Longo discusses the corporate regulator’s discussion paper into private and public capital markets in Australia, considering the impact of AI, markets’ operation, and the role of superannuation mone...

Digital Future Summit Series Episode 4: Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind Presenters: Michael Swinson, KWM Bryony Evans, KWM Australian Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind Australian Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind discusses developments in privacy law reforms, the implications of AI and emerging technologies on privacy, and the regulatory landscape for data protection in Australia. Commissioner Kind hi...

Digital Future Summit Series Episode 3: Productivity Commission Chair Danielle Wood Presenters: Annabel Griffin, KWM Jennifer Barron, KWM Danielle Wood, Productivity Commission Chair In this episode of the Digital Future Summit Series, Chair of the Productivity Commission Danielle Wood explains her role and the productivity imperative Australia faces. The discussion covers the economic landscape,...

Digital Future Summit Series Episode 2: the ACCC on Balancing Innovation and Competition Presenters: Caroline Coops, KWM Peta Stevenson, KWM Gina Cass-Gottlieb, ACCC Chair In episode 2 of the Digital Future Summit Series, Caroline Coops and Peta Stevenson are joined by Gina Cass-Gottlieb, the Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), to discuss the findings and implicatio...

Digital Future Summit Series Episode 1: AI & Great Powers – In Conversation with Jeffrey Ding Presenters: Cheng Lim, KWM Jeffrey Ding, Author In the opening episode of KWM’s Digital Future Summit Series, Cheng Lim speaks with Jeffrey Ding, assistant professor of political science at George Washington University and author of the critically acclaimed book, Technology and the Rise of Great Power...

In this episode, we’re joined by two fabulous guests:  Jon Owen, CEO and Pastor of Wayside Chapel, with over 20 years’ experience supporting those facing homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges. Cilla Robinson, KWM Partner in the Employee Relations and Safety team, recognised as one of Australia’s best lawyers in Labor and Employment Law.  Key topics explored in this episode:  The ro...

In Episode 4 of the FS Reg Room podcast, hosts Michelle Chen and Nathan Hodge dive deep into the world of digital advice, exploring its applications in the financial services industry. They discuss the evolving landscape of digital advice tools, the regulatory framework, and the future potential of generative AI in enhancing user experience. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in u...

In this second episode of the It's Public podcast, Antonella Pacitti , Jennifer Barron and Lizzie Knight discuss Australia's new mandatory merger notification regime, unpacking how the ACCC's major changes to competition approvals will impact dealmaking. Conversation focuses on: implications for cross-border deals which also require Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) approval. ...

In episode 4 of KWM’s Responsible Business podcast NEXT, hosts Clem Johnson and Dan Creasey dive deep into the critical intersection of business and human rights, exploring how companies can transform human rights from a compliance checkbox to a strategic advantage. Key Topics: The Evolving Landscape of Business and Human Rights Current challenges in implementing human rights principles Global tre...

 In episode 3 of KWM’s Responsible Business podcast NEXT, hosts Clem Johnson and Dan Creasey dive deep into the world of pro bono legal services with guests Christina Carney from NAB and Elise Perry from KWM. The conversation explores the critical role of pro bono work in helping to bridge access to justice, highlighting how lawyers can create meaningful social impact by providing pro bono to indi...

Host Nathan Hodge and guests Caroline Coops and Simon Cooke delve into the significant changes brought about by the upcoming merger reforms, and the implications for the financial services industry and beyond. This episode covers the complexities of the new regulatory landscape, including the broad types of transactions captured, how much it will cost, timelines, potential pitfalls and what compan...

In episode 2 of KWM’s Responsible Business Podcast NEXT, hosts Clem Johnson and Dan Creasey explore the critical issue of the digital divide and its impact on education and social equity now and in the future. They are joined by Doug Taylor, CEO of The Smith Family, and Silvia Griselda, Research Manager at E61 Institute, to discuss the barriers to digital inclusion, the role of technology in educa...

In the first episode of KWM’s Responsible Business Podcast NEXT,  hosts Dan Creasey and Clem Johnson explore the intersection of business and nature with Rachel Lowry, CEO of Bush Heritage Australia.  They discuss the importance of integrating nature into business strategies, the challenges and opportunities of conservation, and the role of partnerships in achieving a nature-positive future. Rache...

Welcome to the NEXT podcast series - where we sit down with bold thinkers, innovators, and changemakers to explore what’s just around the corner and how business and community groups can prepare for it, together.  In this first season Clem Johnson, KWM's Head of Social Impact and Shared Value and Dan Creasey, Director of Responsible Business at KWM go deep with thought leaders and changemaker...

Hosts: Rod Smythe, Josh Thorneycroft, Jonathan Grant Duration: 25:32 Summary: In the first episode of KWM’s Power Perspectives podcast, KWM Energy Partners Rod Smythe and Josh Thorneycroft, and with M&A Partner Jonathan Grant dissect the state of Australian energy market in 2025.  They explore the significant shift from traditional thermal generation to renewable energy sources and the investm...

In this second episode of KWM’s FS Reg Room Podcast, host Nathan Hodge is joined by KWM Technology law Partners Cheng Lim and Bryony Evans to explore the dynamic world of generative AI and its potential to revolutionise the financial services industry.  The discussion covers use cases, adoption trends, and the potential long-term effects of AI technology, including soon-to-be-released research fro...

What now and what next for employers navigating the rapidly and radically altered Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion landscape? KWM Employment Relations and Safety Partner Annamarie Rooding and Senior Associate Erin Richardson, together with special guest David Glasgow explore the rapidly and radically altered Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) landscape in 2025.  David Glasgow, Executive Direct...

In the first edition of KWM’s new "It's Public" podcast, M&A partners Will Heath, Antonella Pacitti, Heath Lewis, and Paul Schroder discuss why 2025 is shaping up as a promising year for resources M&A. Their discussion covers the energy transition and uncertainty themes driving consolidation, the regulatory and dealmaking environment, geopolitical and trade uncertainty, and...

In this inaugural episode of KWM’s FS Reg Room Podcast, host Nathan Hodge is joined by Partner Tim Bednall and Special Counsel Emma Newnham to explore the implications of Australia’s new mandatory climate reporting regime. The discussion highlights the extensive coverage of the regime, which may affect most entities operating in the financial services sector, and the critical responsibilities plac...

KWM competition law partners Caroline Coops and Simon Cooke join M&A partner and co-author of KWM's Directions report Rhys Casey , to discuss the consequences of the sweeping overhaul to Australia's merger clearance regime. The team talk through the changes legislated as parliament wrapped for 2024, including mandatory notification for deals exceeding $200 million in combined Austral...

2024 has been a big year in Employment law. High profile investigations, the right to disconnect, big cases on same job same pay laws, multi-enterprise bargaining, labour hire, psychosocial risk, peeling back the onion on implications of Respect @ Work, and of course AI’s impact on employment law. This podcast is a recording of a live conversation between KWM ERS partners Cilla Robinson, Sarah Cla...

In KWM’s 2nd podcast episode of The Review Class Actions in Australia 2023/2024 Eleanor Atkins, Sam Kinsey and Chloe Moore come together to discuss the intersection of restructuring law and class actions - sharing valuable insights on how restructuring processes can be used to manage mass tort liability.  If you haven't yet read our annual report, ‘The Review: Class Actions in Australia 2023/...