Trial by Podcast

The sovereign citizen movement has gained increasing attention in recent years, but what do its followers actually believe? In this Trial by Podcast, law grads Julia and Fin look at the history of sovereign citizens and their pseudo-legal arguments, and why Australian courts continue to reject them.

In Part 2 of our workers compensation reform series, Jemillah Hughes and Chelsea Budd discuss the NSW Government's recent consultation process, proposed requirements for relevant conduct claims, amendments to the Section 11A defence, and significant changes to psychological injury thresholds. With key questions still to be answered, they examine what these developments could mean for the future of...

Trademark law is traditionally concerned with consumer confusion, but what happens when a famous brand suffers harm even when nobody is misled?   In this episode of Trial by Podcast, Ashwini, Bridgette and Pippa unpack trademark dilution, exploring how the concept differs from ordinary trademark infringement and why jurisdictions such as the United States and Europe provide special protection for...

A film fallout has evolved into a multi-jurisdictional legal dispute between Rebel Wilson and Charlotte MacInnes. In this Trial by Podcast, law graduates Fin, Pav, and Julia break down the defamation battle making headlines. 

What happens when the government decides you’re too young for social media? In this Trial by Podcast, law graduates Bridgette MacWhinney, Pippa Day, and Ashwini Sitha-Nanthan explore what the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024 actually entails, and whether it's an effective solution to the challenge of protecting young people online in a digital age.

E-bikes are surging in popularity as a convenient transport option, but this increased prevalence has highlighted the safety concerns and gaps in regulation surrounding them. In this Trial By Podcast, law graduates Fin, Julia, and Pav discuss why reforms are underway and what it means for riders and the community.

After many months of parliamentary inquiry and debate, the biggest overhaul of the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme since 2012 are now in place. In our first Trial by Podcast episode of 2026, law graduates Jemillah and Chelsea unpack why these reforms were introduced, and the big changes employers and employees need to understand.

He sees you when you’re sleeping, knows when you’re awake, but is any of that legal? In this Christmas special of Trial by Podcast, law grads Shashank and Isabel unwrap the laws Santa might be breaking on his annual sleigh ride around the world.

Psychosocial safety is a core workplace health and safety obligation, placing new responsibilities on employers to identify and manage risks to mental health at work. In this episode of Trial by Podcast, law grads Mariana and Allegra are joined by special guest Melini Pillay, employment principal at McCabes, to discuss what psychosocial safety is, recent WHS amendments, and the processes that empl...

Commercial "sharenting" is increasing in popularity and success, with influencers building entire brands around family-focused content featuring their children. In this Trial by Podcast, law grads Mariana, Shashank, and Jason look at the ethical grey areas of this type of content, and whether existing laws in Australia go far enough to protect children in the digital age.

In this Trial by Podcast, law grads Isabel, Carissa, and Antara explore reform across areas of animal welfare, from dog breeding to live animal export and the use of animals for recreational sport.

Accessibility and affordability has seen duplicate products become one of the biggest trends in beauty, but where do we draw the line between inspiration and infringement? In this Trial by Podcast, law grads Meg, Carissa, and Antara explore what the law says about product imitation and consumer deception in the beauty industry.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries around the world, but what happens when it begins to challenge the legal system itself? Following the High Court Chief Justice’s warning that AI poses an “existential threat” to the law, law grads Allegra and Isabel discuss the growing influence of AI in the legal industry, and whether the profession can adapt before it’s too late.

Over the last year, policies surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have been increasingly challenged and criticised as a result of developments in the global political and social landscape.  In this Trial By Podcast, law grads Allegra and Carissa explore what DEI really is and whether it delivers tangible benefits, and what these developments mean for the future of DEI policies in the...

A brand crisis is a lot like sunburn. You need to know when it's time to give up on reapplying and go find some shade. In Part 2 of Burning Questions, law graduates Mariana Ishak and Jason Weerasuriya are joined by PR and communications expert Amanda Lacey from Popcom to discuss how Ultra Violette managed the SPF controversy from both a public relations and legal perspective. Spoiler: the shade wa...

Australia’s human tissue laws haven’t been reviewed in nearly fifty years. With both science and society having changed dramatically in that time, the Australian Law Reform Commission is taking a fresh look. In this episode of Trial by Podcast, law grads Mariana and Isabel explore what counts as “human tissue,” why the laws are so fragmented, and the ALRC’s priorities for reform.

What happens when employment law collides with public broadcasting? In this episode, law grads Shashank, Antara, and Andrea examine the high-profile case of Antoinette Lattouf and the ABC.

No two surrogacy journeys are the same, and neither are the laws that govern them. In this Trial by Podcast, law grads Allegra and Fadi discuss why surrogacy laws are so difficult to navigate and what the ALRC’s June review could mean to solve long-standing challenges.

In Part 1 of this two-part episode, law grads Mariana and Jason tackle the burning questions around product claims and consumer rights after advocacy group Choice accused Ultra Violette’s Lean Screen sunscreen of falling short on SPF protection.

Doping has long been one of sport’s biggest controversies, with strict anti-doping rules designed to protect athletes and ensure fair play. But what happens when a competition like the Enhanced Games flips the script and makes doping legal? In this Trial by Podcast, law grads Shashank and Jason explore the clash between performance enhancement and prohibition, the legal and ethical questions at st...

How does the law treat crimes committed while the accused is asleep? In this Trial by Podcast, law grads Allegra, Alem, and Carissa explore sleepwalking defences, parasomnia-related offences, and the challenges courts face in determining responsibility.

#80 - Nagi vs Brooki: Recipe for Controversy by McCabes Lawyers

Some laws protect us. Others are incredibly strange and probably well past their expiration date.   In this episode of Trial By Podcast, law graduates Isabel, Antara, and Meaghan dive into the quirkiest laws still on the books in Australia and around the world that are technically enforceable today.

#78 - The Pill Testing Debate by McCabes Lawyers

In this Trial by Podcast, law graduates Alem Paric and Fadi Khousho explore what pro bono legal services are and who they serve, and why accessibility to legal services are vital.