Law Report

ABC Australia

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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249 episodes
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Mar 29, 2022 · 28 min
'Predatory lending', and supporting Indigenous people in NT watch houses
The High Court has ruled that a lender engaged in 'unconscionable conduct' by approving an asset-based loan to an unemployed man. And a look at how the Northern Territory Custody Notification Service supports Indigenous people detained in watch houses.
Mar 22, 2022 · 28 min
Gathering evidence of possible war crimes in Ukraine
A former war crimes judge and prosecutor explains the challenges of collecting evidence in a conflict zone. And the humanitarian crisis spreading beyond Ukraine's borders as Russian forces intensify their attacks.
Mar 15, 2022 · 28 min
The legal needs of flood victims, and Kumanjayi Walker murder trial aquittal
Severe flooding in New South Wales and Queensland has created a range of tenancy and insurance issues for people in affected areas. And a view from inside the court where Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe was acquitted of charges in the shooting death of Aboriginal man Kumanjayi Walker.
Mar 8, 2022 · 28 min
Ukraine: how clear are the laws of war? And women's rights to inherit land
As the war in Ukraine escalates, what does international law say about humanitarian corridors, civilian combatants and prisoners of war? And why dozens of countries don't allow women the right to own and inherit land.
Mar 1, 2022 · 33 min
ICC to launch Ukraine war crimes probe, and NSW Chief Justice Tom Bathurst retires
As the International Criminal Court announces plans to investigate possible war crimes in Ukraine, what help can the country expect from international law frameworks and rules-based systems? And a wide-ranging interview with the Chief Justice of the New South Wales Supreme Court, Tom Bathurst, who is retiring after more than a decade in office.
Feb 22, 2022 · 28 min
Sandy Hook settlement, and pets in family law disputes
Could a US$73 million settlement for relatives of the 2012 Sandy Hook school massacre open the door for other lawsuits against US gun manufacturers? And who gets the furry babies when a couple divorces?
Feb 15, 2022 · 28 min
High Court rulings clarify contract worker status
The High Court has delivered two judgments that help clarify the legal distinction between the status of a contract worker and a employee, with potential long-term implications across Australian workplaces. Also in the program, a neighbourhood dispute that grew 'out of all proportion' ends in the New South Wales Supreme Court.
Feb 8, 2022 · 28 min
Are Australia's political donation laws fit for purpose?
The Australian Electoral Commission has revealed that 10 donors account for a quarter of donations made to the country's political parties in the 2020-21 financial year. According to the Commission, the source of one third of all political income remains undisclosed. What does the data reveal and what does it hide? And what does it say about the rules governing political donations?
Feb 1, 2022 · 28 min
When does misrepresenting professional experience become a criminal offence?
When does inflating professional skills and experience cross a line to become a criminal offence?