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Nicky Davies is a Family Lawyer, Independent Children’s Lawyer, and Chief Executive Officer of Legal Aid Queensland. Earlier this year, she was recognised for her contribution to the legal profession when she was awarded the Queensland Law Society’s President’s Medal. On this episode of The Callover, we discuss the work of Legal Aid and explore the important role that independent children’s lawyers play in in court proceedings.
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The Robodebt Scheme, introduced in late 2016, used income averaging techniques derived from data held by the ATO to raise debts and implement a reverse onus on recipients to disprove the amounts owed. The Scheme was ultimately found to have been unlawful and the failings of the scheme were far reaching.
On this episode of The Callover, hear from Justin Greggery KC, the Senior Counsel Assisting in the Royal Commission into Robodebt Scheme as he explains what lawyers should learn from the Royal Commission’s findings.Justin has been practicing for over 20 years. From 2000 to 2006, he prosecuted numerous trials and appeals for the Director of Public Prosecution in Queensland before commencing private practice in 2006 and developing additional areas of practice including tort, administrative, commercial and succession law. In 2017, Justin was appointed as a King’s Counsel. He has served on the Bar Council for the Bar Association of Queensland and is currently the Ethics Counsellor for the Bar Association Queensland and the President of the North Queensland Bar Association.
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On this episode of The Callover, we have the Honourable Fleur Kingham to discuss her life in the law, her most recent appointment as Chair of the Queensland Law Reform Commission, and the criminal defences review that is currently underway.
Chair Kingham’s extensive contributions to the legal community in Queensland are quite remarkable. She graduated from law at the University of Queensland in 1982 and went on to become a founding member of the Women's Legal Service in Queensland and the Arts Law Centre of Queensland. She has been a barrister, university lecturer, mediator and facilitator, the first deputy president of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal, a Judge of the Queensland District Court, the Children's Court of Queensland and the Planning and Environment Court and the President of the Land Court. Most recently, in April 2023, she was appointed Chair of the Queensland Law Reform Commission.
To contact the QLRC or find any of the resources referred to by Chair Kingham throughout the interview, visit: https://www.qlrc.qld.gov.au/
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On this International Women's Day, we celebrate the extraordinary strides of women across social, economic, cultural, legal, and political spheres. In keeping with this spirit, we bring you a true leader of the legal profession, the Honorable Michelle May AM KC, on The Callover podcast to take us through her life in the law.
Michelle was admitted to the bar in 1978 and when she became Queen's Counsel in 1993, she was the first barrister with a predominantly family law practice to achieve that level of seniority. In 1995, she became the first female judge of the Family Court, and after 22 years, she retired from the bench in 2017, and returned to the Bar. In that year, she was also appointed a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her significant service to law, judicial administration and professional associations.
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On this episode of The Callover, we speak with the Queensland Law Society’s outgoing CEO Rolf Moses to discuss the 2023 Job Readiness Survey conducted by the QLS in conjunction with researchers at Bond University. Rolf explains the survey results and what the QLS hope to achieve with this added insight into the profession's views on law graduates and newly admitted lawyers entering the profession.
To find the full Job Readiness Survey report: qls.com.au/Content-Collections/Reports/2022-Job-Readiness-Report
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Walter Sofronoff KC has a formidable resume. He was called to the Bar in 1978, made silk ten years later and went on to become the President of the Bar Association, the President of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Tribunal, the Solicitor General of Queensland, and then in 2017, the President of the Queensland Court of Appeal.
Since his retirement from the bench in 2022, Mr Sofronoff has led the Commission of Inquiry into Forensic DNA Testing in Queensland and, most recently, the Board of Inquiry into the criminal justice system in the Australian Capital Territory.
On this episode of The Callover, he joins us to discuss the art of advocacy, the importance of professional ethics and other lessons learned from his incredible career.
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On this episode of The Callover, we speak to Mel Scott, Senior Legal Counsel at Megaport, a global technology company. Mel has worked in-house for nearly a decade, after deciding to take the leap from a top tier firm just three years post admission.
Long before she was awarded the Queensland Law Society’s 2023 In-House Counsel of the Year Award, Mel has been a passional advocate for in-house lawyers. You may have also seen her on Instagram and TikTok under the moniker @inhouselawyer or heard her on her podcast, Counsel.On each platform – and in this interview – she shares insights into life as an in-house lawyer and demystifies (and destigmatises) the move in house for law students and young lawyers.
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Are you interested in going to the Bar? Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a barrister?
On this episode of The Callover, we hear from three junior barristers in Queensland (Melia Benn, Patrick Nevard and Georgina Morgan) about how they made the transition from the solicitor’s branch of the profession to the Bar. This episode is a must-listen for young law students or lawyers thinking about a career at the Bar. Additionally, it also provides some useful insights into how to prepare a brief to ensure you get off to a good start with your junior counsel.
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Trigger warning!
This episode contains content about mental health and suicide. If you need to talk to someone, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
On this episode of The Callover, we speak with Denise Marshall, a Legal & Workplace Culture Consultant with the Queensland Law Society
R U OK Day is held annually on the second Thursday of September. It is a day to remind us to check in with ourselves, our friends, family and colleagues and encourage us to connect with those around us on the topic of mental health and aim to prevent social isolation and suicide.
On this episode of The Callover, we hear from Denise Marshall, a Legal & Workplace Culture Consultant with the Queensland Law Society. Denise will share the importance of protecting our mental health as legal professionals, why R U OK Day matters and provide us with some practical tips and key takeaways from the QLS Mental Health First Aid Course.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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On this episode of The Callover, we speak with Fauve Kurnadi, the International Humanitarian Law Coordinator for Australian Red Cross about International Humanitarian Law, what it is, how it’s relevant in 2023 and how it impacts war, law and business.
Fauve has a Master of Laws in Public and International Law from the University of Melbourne and was a Pro Bono Australia Impact 25 Winner in 2022.
To read a transcript of this episode: War, Law, and Business - A conversation about International humanitarian law with Fauve Kurnadi
To find Fauve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fauve-kurnadi
To find Georgia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a/
To find the War, Law and Business module: https://ihl.redcross.org.au/
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On this episode of The Callover, we speak with the Honourable Justice David Boddice about the findings of the Commission of Inquiry into Forensic DNA Testing in Queensland and the Court’s approach to dealing with them.
Admitted as barrister in 1984, Boddice JA developed a busy practice in civil and criminal matters, appearing in state and federal courts and the High Court of Australia. He was appointed silk in 2001 and then after 26 years at the Bar, became a Judge of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2010. Earlier this year, his Honour was appointed as a Judge of the Court of the Appeal.
To find Georgia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a
To find more content for young lawyers, visit The Hub: https://www.qls.com.au/Membership/The-Hub
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Good journalism is fundamental to a democratic society. On this episode of The Callover, we unpack what constitutes good journalism, how it has shaped Australia and why it is so important to our legal system, with special guest, Russell Marks.
Russell Marks, an author, adjunct Research Fellow at La Trobe University, journalist for The Monthly and criminal defence lawyer practising in the Northern Territory.
Special thanks must go to Ella Thomas, Ashleigh Fanning, Georgina Peereboom and especially, Geoff McLeod, for their contributions to the production of this episode.
To read a transcript of this episode: https://www.qls.com.au/Membership/The-Hub/Podcasts
To find Russell: https://au.linkedin.com/in/russell-marks-2a563353
To find Georgia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a
To find more content for young lawyers, visit The Hub: https://www.qls.com.au/Membership/The-Hub
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Jo-Anne Bragg OAM has been advocating in public interest environmental law for more than three decades. In 2022, she was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for her services to environmental law and is currently serving as the General Counsel of the Environmental Defenders Office. She is the perfect person to speak to in celebration of World Environment Day 2023, about the state of environmental law in Australia, the challenges that it is facing and where to from here.
Special thanks must go to Ella Thomas, Ashleigh Fanning, Georgina Peereboom, Miranda Unwin and Geoff McLeod for their contributions to the production of this episode.
To read a transcript of this episode: https://www.qls.com.au/Membership/The-Hub/Podcasts
To find Jo-Anne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-anne-bragg-a9002750/
To find Georgia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a
To find more content for young lawyers, visit The Hub: https://www.qls.com.au/Membership/The-Hub
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Lawyers are lifelong learners. Legal education traditionally consists of three stages: the law degree, practical legal training and the continuing legal education that occurs post-admission.
On this episode of The Callover, we focus on that final (yet never-ending) stage of a lawyer’s education in our conversation with Professor Nick James, the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Law at Bond University.
Nick has four degrees to his name, is the Co-Director of Bond’s Centre for Professional Legal Education and the Co-Chair of the Council of Australian Law Deans, so it is unsurprising that he has a keen interest in legal education.
Special thanks must go to Ella Thomas, Ashleigh Fanning, Georgina Peereboom, Miranda Unwin and Geoff McLeod for their contributions to the production of this episode.
To read a transcript of this episode: https://www.qls.com.au/Membership/The-Hub/Podcasts
To find Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-james-743415115/?originalSubdomain=au
To find Georgia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a
To find more content for young lawyers, visit The Hub: https://www.qls.com.au/Membership/The-Hub
To contact the Future Leaders Committee email: [email protected]
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Preparing for your first trial or sentence can be intimidating and stressful, but on this episode of The Callover, we try to make it a little easier by seeking advice from Nick Dore, Managing Principal of Fisher Dore Lawyers, a leading criminal law firm in Queensland.
Nick has been practising since 2000, is an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law and a well-regarded and respected solicitor in the area.
To read a transcript of this episode: https://www.qls.com.au/Membership/The-Hub/Podcasts
To find Nick Dore: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickdore/
To find Georgia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a
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On this episode of The Callover, we speak to Rebecca Fogerty, an accredited criminal law specialist, a partner at Jasper Fogerty Lawyers and the current the Vice President of the Queensland Law Society 2022.
We discuss the Queensland Government’s changes to the Youth Justice Act, as well as why it is so important that the profession stand up to protect judicial independence.
Special thanks must go to Ella Thomas, Eve Anderson and Geoff McLeod for their contributions to the production of this episode.
To read a transcript of this episode: https://www.qls.com.au/Membership/The-Hub/Podcasts
To find Rebecca Fogerty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccafogerty/
To find Georgia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a
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On International Women’s Day, we had the pleasure of speaking with The Honourable Anthe Philippides, a retired judge of the Queensland Court of Appeal, about the benefits of and need for a diverse legal profession and bench.
Justice Philippides was the first woman of Hellenic heritage to be admitted as a barrister in Queensland in 1984 and to attain silk in Australia in 1999.
Many would know her for her efforts to increase diversity in the profession and bring like-minded lawyers together to promote mental wellbeing and social inclusion for young lawyers through music and the arts more broadly.
Special thanks must go to Ella Thomas, Eve Anderson and Geoff McLeod for their contributions to the production of this episode.
To read a transcript of this episode: https://www.qls.com.au/Membership/The-Hub/Podcasts
To find The Honourable Anthe Philippides: https://www.sclqld.org.au/judicial-papers/judicial-profiles/profiles/aiphilippides
To find Georgia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a
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Most people have never heard of the Forensic Disability Service but if you are alleged to have committed a crime in Queensland and deemed unfit for trial because of an intellectual or cognitive disability, you may find yourself as one of its residents.
On this episode of The Callover, we are joined by John Chesterman, the Public Advocate for Queensland, who will explain what the FDS is and why it is so important that someone looks out for its vulnerable residents.
John was appointed as the Public Advocate for Queensland in 2021 after having acted as Victoria’s Deputy Public Advocate. He has extensive experience and expertise in areas of law including human rights, guardianship and supported decision-making.
If you’d like to read the 2019 Ombudsman’s report that is referred to in this episode, you can find it here: The Forensic Disability Service report - Queensland Ombudsman
Special thanks must go to Ella Thomas, Eve Anderson and Geoff McLeod for their contributions to the production of this episode.
To read a transcript of this episode: https://www.qls.com.au/Membership/The-Hub/Podcasts
To find John: John Chesterman - Public Advocate (Qld) - Office of the Public Advocate (Qld) | LinkedIn
To find Georgia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a
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The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland, the Honourable Helen Bowskill, needs no introduction.
Before Her Honour was appointed as the Chief Justice in 2021, she was a University medallist, a successful barrister and a judge of both the Queensland District Court and the trial division of the Supreme Court. Her Honour is committed to supporting (and inspiring) a community of connected and capable lawyers.
We are delighted that Chief Justice Bowskill has joined us as our final guest for the first season of The Callover, to discuss her illustrious career, her advice for young lawyers and her hope for the profession in years to come.
Special thanks must go to Janine Mitchell, Zoe Navarro, Ella Thomas, Rebecca Murray, Eve Anderson, Geoff McLeod, for their contributions to the production of this episode.
To read a transcript of this episode: https://www.qls.com.au/Membership/The-Hub/Podcasts
To find Her Honour: https://www.sclqld.org.au/judicial-papers/judicial-profiles/profiles/hpbowskill
To find Georgia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a
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Joelene has worked in family law for almost 20 years and is a mediator and an Associate Director at McLaughlins Lawyers on the Gold Coast. Joelene spearheaded the Gold Coast District Law Association’s mentoring program in 2016 which is an ongoing initiative they provide today.
We talk about when Joelene was first a mentee in law and her more recent experiences as a mentor and some of the questions she is asked to answer in that role. Joelene shares her advice with us about the benefits of keeping a “smile file”, something to remind you of some of the great days when you’re having a not so great one.
Special thanks must go to Zoe Navarro, Ella Thomas, Rebecca Murray, Eve Anderson, Geoff McLeod for their contributions to the production of this episode.
To read a transcript of this episode: https://www.qls.com.au/Membership/The-Hub/Podcasts
To find Joelene: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelene-nel-5a830432/
To find Georgia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a
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