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**SEASON 4 COMING IN 2024!**
The Brief Case is a weekly, legal update podcast designed for — and delivered by — Queensland lawyers! Keep up with black letter law like never before with free, 15 minute, weekly episodes hosted by lawyer and cartoonist, Sarah-Elke Kraal.
Enjoyment guaranteed!*
*Not a guarantee.
The Brief Case is a weekly, legal update podcast designed for — and delivered by — Queensland lawyers! Keep up with black letter law like never before with free, 15 minute, weekly episodes hosted by lawyer and cartoonist, Sarah-Elke Kraal.
Enjoyment guaranteed!*
*Not a guarantee.
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"Season three *CLOSING ADDRESS* with Chief Justice Debra Sue Mortimer (Federal Court of Australia)"
In episode 42, we sit down with newly appointed Chief Justice Mortimer to discuss the current friction points of the court; the importance of knowing your practice directions; and the legacy her Honour hopes to create during her term as Chief.
TL;DR: read your practice directions (especially around Disclosure) before you go to court otherwise you might get a little fright.
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"Demystifying the laws against human trafficking and people smuggling"
In episode 41, we sit down with Lecturer in Advanced Crime and Criminology, Joseph Lelliot, to discuss his research—and the recent developments around—human trafficking and people smuggling.
Joseph discusses:
Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons Especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime;
Migration Act 1958 (Cth); and
whether a trafficked person should be punished for crimes they committed as a result of their situation as a trafficked person.
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SEASON THREE of the Brief Case is proudly sponsored by The University of Queensland Law School.
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Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal.
**PSA***
In this episode I make an 🥳exclusive🥳 announcement about the most hotly anticipated legal podcast ever... "SH!T THEY DON'T TEACH YOU AT LAW SCHOOL"!
If you want to get involved with this exciting project, here's the info you need:
Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahelkekraal/
2 second *anonymous* survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G7CD557
The survey what signs you up to the mailing list: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64d837196c7994e1535b2248
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"Closing the gap with Thelma Schwartz"
In episode 38, we catch up with the inimitable Thelma Schwartz who is Principal Legal Officer at QIFVLS, and an award-winning advocate for some of the most vulnerable clients in our community.
Thelma discusses:
The National Agreement on Closing the Gap and in particular, the four justice targets (10, 11, 12 and 13);
her work in driving systemic change and protecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children from family and domestic violence;
the importance of trauma awareness when dealing with vulnerable clients; and
how taxi drivers can teach you to be a better lawyer.
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SEASON THREE of the Brief Case is proudly sponsored by The University of Queensland Law School.
Discover a UQ postgraduate program custom-built for you.
Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal.
Catch us on Instagram (@briefcasepod) and the world wide web: www.briefcasepod.com. **New website coming soon!**
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"Meet the viral lawyer who is disrupting toxic firm culture"
In episode 37, we step away from substantive law (just for a hot second, calm your farm) to talk about something else that is impacting day-to-day legal practise:
BULLYING.
No matter where you are in the legal ecosystem, it seems everyone has a story. I recently caught up with Stefanie Costi, a Sydney lawyer who went viral with a post on LinkedIn about her own bullying experience.
Stef is now on a mission to disrupt the culture of silence in law, and to mobilise our colleagues to start advocating for each other in the workplace.
So what is the most surprising thing Stef learned in the aftermath of her virality?
You'll have to listen to find out!
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SEASON THREE of the Brief Case is proudly sponsored by The University of Queensland Law School.
Discover a UQ postgraduate program custom-built for you.
Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal.
Catch us on Instagram (@briefcasepod) and the world wide web: www.briefcasepod.com. **New website coming soon!**
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"Restrictive practices, elder abuse, and guardianship update with Public Advocate John Chesterman"
In episode 36, I somewhat existentially ask "what *is* the Public Advocate?!".
And Dr John Chesterman, Public Advocate (Qld) kindly explains!
We chatted all about his work in driving legal and social change for adults with impaired decision-making abilities, including fighting elder abuse (and what to do if you suspect a client is at risk); NDIS reform; restrictive practices; and what we might expect from a number of critical reforms that are on the horizon.
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SEASON THREE of the Brief Case is proudly sponsored by The University of Queensland Law School.
Discover a UQ postgraduate program custom-built for you.
Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal.
Catch us on Instagram (@briefcasepod) and the world wide web: www.briefcasepod.com. **New website coming soon!**
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"The Dissents that Michael Kirby Loved (Part Two): Nothing about
us, without us"
In episode 35, we conclude our Kirby Carnival with PART TWO of my
interview with the Hon. Michael Kirby AM!
#KirbyCarnival #bestHashtagEver
In this series, Mr Kirby references:
Al-Kateb v Godwin [2004] HCA 37; 219 CLR 562; 78 ALJR 1099; 208 ALR 124 (6 Aug 2004)
New South Wales v Commonwealth [2006] HCA 52; 81 ALJR 34; 231 ALR 1 (14 November 2006)
Wurridjal v The Commonwealth of Australia [2009] HCA 2 (2 February 2009)
PSA: You can access PART ONE of my interview with Mr Kirby here. And BONUS! When you listen to both parts 1 & 2 in succession, you may be able to claim 0.5 CPD points in substantive law (pending the rules in your state or territory). You’re welcome!
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SEASON THREE of the Brief Case is proudly sponsored by The University of Queensland Law School.
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With my sincere thanks once again to the team at QT Sydney for
relieving my pre-Kirby heart palpitations with lavish accommodation at their luxe, designer hotel in the Sydney CBD! Next time you’re in town, say hello – I basically live here now (but don’t tell the concierge).
Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal.
Catch us on Instagram (@briefcasepod) and the world wide web: www.briefcasepod.com.
My guest in this episode is Alison Cusack, Principal, Cusack & Co Maritime Law.
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Titan(ic) maritime disasters and SOLAS
Alison discusses:
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
![Episode 32: [*FREE 0.5 SL*] Press freedom, espionage, and Ben Roberts-Smith](https://s3.castbox.fm/50/cf/ea/92b210a54b686ba97c91223c468ac7c067_scaled_v1_400.jpg "Episode 32: [*FREE 0.5 SL*] Press freedom, espionage, and Ben Roberts-Smith")
Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal.
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My guest in this episode is Dr Rebecca Arnanian-Welsh, Associate Professor of Law, University of Queensland.
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SEASON THREE of the Brief Case is proudly sponsored by The University of Queensland Law School.
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Press freedom, espionage, and Ben Roberts-Smith with Dr Rebecca Arnanian-Welsh
Bec discusses:
s126K, Evidence Act 1995 (Cth)
s14V, Evidence Act 1977 (Qld)
2019 AFP Raids on Australian Journalists
The Afghan Files story by Dan Oakes
Roberts-Smith v Fairfax Media Publications Pty Limited (No 41) [2023] FCA 555
PSA: This episode may be CPD-claimable for 0.5 point in Substantive Law pending the rules in your State or Territory.
Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal.
Catch us on Instagram (@briefcasepod) and the world wide web: www.briefcasepod.com.
My guest in this episode is Senior Judicial Registrar Anne-Marie Rice, Executive Director, National Registrar Operations and Practice, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
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SEASON THREE of the Brief Case is proudly sponsored by The University of Queensland Law School.
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No more gladiators: An FCFCOA Pulse-Check with SJR Rice
“One of the biggest misconceptions about what happened on 1 September 2021 was that there was just a merger of two courts. So many other things happened simultaneously.” – Senior Judicial Registrar Anne-Marie Rice
This episode looks deeply at one question: what are you doing to further the overarching purpose of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth); that is, to facilitate the just resolution of your client's dispute as quickly and efficiently as possible?
The sands have shifted in the FCFCOA's case management approach, and the message is clear: no more legal gladiators. No more weaponising of gratuitous legal arguments. No more positions-based battles designed to heighten the drama.
The focus is on resolution; and the noble pursuit of the lawyer has swung like a pendulum from combat to closure.
So what will you say when you are pointedly asked this question by the Judicial Registrar managing your client's matter?
SJR Rice references the following practice direction: Central Practice Direction: General Federal Law proceedings (1 September 2021).
Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal.
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In episode 30, we hit the road to interview a very special guest for our SEASON THREE PREMIERE—the Hon. Michael Kirby AM!
#PinchMeMoment
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This is part one of my interview with Mr Kirby, so stay tuned for part two which will drop a little later in the season :)
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SEASON THREE of the Brief Case is proudly sponsored by The University of Queensland Law School.
Discover a UQ postgraduate program custom-built for you.
(https://law.uq.edu.au/?utm_source=the-brief-case&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=all-bel-pgcw-llm)
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With my sincere thanks to the team at QT Sydney for rescuing me from ordinary accommodation with their luxe, designer hotel in the heart of the Sydney CBD!
Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal.
Catch us on Instagram (@briefcasepod) and the world wide web: www.briefcasepod.com.
My guest in this episode is Queensland's very own brilliant and stylish legal icon, Colin Forrest, Barrister, Queensland Bar.
Show him some love!
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"Everything you always wanted to know about arbitrating a family law property settlement but were afraid to ask"
Colin discusses:
ss10L and 13E, Family Law Act 1975 (Cth);
pros and cons of arbitrating a family law dispute;
how to have a family law property settlement 'done and dusted' in under 8 weeks from go to whoa; and
Why you should never call him 'Judge'.
Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal.
Catch us on Instagram (@briefcasepod) and the world wide web: www.briefcasepod.com.
My guest in this episode is Joyce Ong, CEO, Tax Nuggets Academy.
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Super and tax: The 2023 headlines with finfluencer Joyce Ong
Joyce discusses:
s100A, Income Tax Assessment Act (Cth) 1936, RE: "ordinary family dealings";
Proposed changes to Self Managed Superannuation Funds (re 30% tax on unrealised gains where assets valued at more than $3mil);
Really bad CPD; and
Weird Al Yankovic.
Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal.
Catch us on Instagram (@briefcasepod) and the world wide web: www.briefcasepod.com.
My guest in this episode is Cassandra Heilbronn, CEO, Family Office (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia).
Show her some love!
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Fundamentals of Sports Law and Foot Hygiene with Cassandra Heilbronn
Cassandra discusses everything from the types of business structures, files and clients you typically find in sports law; as well as her current role as CEO of a prominent Saudi Family Office, including how ultra high-net value families manage and grow their wealth for current and future generations.
An absolutely fascinating conversation for anyone bemoaning being stuck in their home office who may/may not also have jack-hammering happening in their kitchen.
Or you know, someone less specific.
Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal.
Catch us on Instagram (@briefcasepod) and the world wide web: www.briefcasepod.com.
My guest in this episode is Queensland's Small Business Commissioner Dominique Lamb.
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Retail Shop Leases Act Reform with Small Business Commissioner Domonique Lamb
Commissioner Lamb discusses:
Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (Qld)
Small Business Commissioner Act 2022 (Qld)
Toombul Shopping Centre (owned by Mirvac Group): 2022 flood aftermath, and renewal - https://www.toombul.com.au/renewal
Lismore Shopping Square (owned by McConaghy Properties): 2022 flood aftermath, and renewal - https://mcconaghyproperties.com.au/centre/lismore-shopping-square/
Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal.
Catch us on Instagram (@briefcasepod) and the world wide web: www.briefcasepod.com.
My guest in this episode is Emeritus Professor Steven Freeland, Western Sydney University; Co-Principal, Azimuth Advisory; Chair, United Nations Committee for the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, and Board Member, Australian Space Agency.
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"Fundamentals of Space Law with Professor Steven Freeland"
Steven discusses:
The Artemis Accords
The "Declaration of Legal Principles" (1963) and "Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies" (1967)
Australian Space Agency.
PSA: Professor Freeland has kindly offered to answer any questions you might have after listening to this episode, so feel free to get in touch! You can email me by writing to hello [at] briefcasepod.com or you can reach out directly to Steven on LinkedIn!
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My amazing guest in this episode is Eunika Kurek, Senior Legal Counsel, Unilever Australia.
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!!PSA!! If you like what we put down in this episode, you may be able to claim 1.0 CPD point in substantive law for the extended version which is available NOW for subscribers of The Brief Case: Excess Baggage (pending the rules of your State or Territory). Hit "SUBSCRIBE" in your podcast platform of choice to access this and many other CPD claimable interviews - and start claiming the points already in your pocket!
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Understanding Copyright in the Age of ChatGPT (aka 'The one that will make you want to watch the movie "Her"')
Eunika discusses:
ChatGPT, accessible at: https://chat.openai.com
DALL-E, accessible at: https://openai.com/dall-e-2/
The US (and UK) case of GETTY IMAGES (US), INC. v STABILITY AI, INC.: https://fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldocs/byvrlkmwnve/GETTY%20IMAGES%20AI%20LAWSUIT%20complaint.pdf
The US case involving a number of artists who have filed a claim for violation of their rights: https://stablediffusionlitigation.com/pdf/00201/1-1-stable-diffusion-complaint.pdf
Larrikin Music Publishing Pty Ltd v EMI Songs Australia Pty Ltd [2010] FCA 29 (4 February 2010))
![Episode 23: [*BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!*] + Succession: The Capacity Continuum](https://s3.castbox.fm/bc/85/d0/798255cd85b79380f361567ee8e5115d35_scaled_v1_400.jpg "Episode 23: [*BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!*] + Succession: The Capacity Continuum")
Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal.
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My guest in this episode is:
Karen Gaston, Barrister, Queensland Bar and Accredited Specialist (Succession Law)—Qld
Succession: The Capacity Continuum
Karen discusses:
Queensland Handbook for Practitioners on Legal Capacity, as prepared by Allens and Queensland Advocacy Incorporated
Banks v Goodfellow (1870) LR 5 QB 549 (as adapted for modern life in more recent cases)
Ss14, 15 Succession Act 1981 (Qld)
Birt v PTQ [2013] QSC 13 at para [94]
![Episode 22: [*FREE 0.5 PLE*] Ethical teachings from the life and writings of Leo Tolstoy](https://s3.castbox.fm/35/2a/ed/0993824d8e4e26037037da3fa850add8f6_scaled_v1_400.jpg "Episode 22: [*FREE 0.5 PLE*] Ethical teachings from the life and writings of Leo Tolstoy")
Thank you for listening to The Brief Case!
A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal.
Catch us on Instagram (@briefcasepod) and the world wide web: www.briefcasepod.com.
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On this episode, we spend 30 minutes with the one and only Stafford Shepherd — Adjunct Professor, School of Law and Justice, University of Southern Queensland.
This conversation is inspired by the oft judicially referenced Leo Tolstoy quote from Anna Karenina:
"All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way."
(See for example paragraph 1 of the judgement of Darveniza v Darveniza & Drakos as Executors of the Estate of Bojan Darveniza and Ors [2014] QSC 37)
Join us as we embark on an ethical journey through the lessons Stafford has personally learned from the writings of Leo Tolstoy!
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PSA: This interview may be CPD claimable for 0.5 points in practical legal ethics (pending the specific CPD Rules in your State or Territory).
![Episode 21: [AI] Richard M. Nixon on Watergate, the Moon Landing and Prince Harry](https://s3.castbox.fm/b3/09/6a/4264b71322a77a4008ce27cb16577244da_scaled_v1_400.jpg "Episode 21: [AI] Richard M. Nixon on Watergate, the Moon Landing and Prince Harry")
Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal.
Catch us on Instagram (@briefcasepod) and the world wide web: www.briefcasepod.com.
My guest in this episode is an AI version of Richard M. Nixon, by way of Sidhant Chadda's Historical Figures - one of many AI chatbots that you can use to chat with lawyers from the past!
But after interviewing AI Richard, I think I can safely say that AI will not be replacing lawyers any time soon... At least not on this show :)
![Episode 20: [*FREE 0.5 SL*] The Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) is as cool as surfing](https://s3.castbox.fm/66/6a/4c/d31b98d61de6d6a90ab4713ca003cd779c_scaled_v1_400.jpg "Episode 20: [*FREE 0.5 SL*] The Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) is as cool as surfing")
Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal.
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It's SEASON TWO!
(Hooray)
My guest on this debut episode is Dan Rogers, Principal and Legal Director, Robertson O'Gorman Solicitors; President, Caxton Legal Centre; Attorney-General's Appointee to Queensland Law Society Council, and Accredited Specialist (Criminal Law) — Qld.
Show him some love!
PSA: This interview may be CPD claimable for 0.5 points in substantive law (pending the specific CPD Rules in your State or Territory).
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Episode 20: The Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) is as cool as surfing
The legislation Dan discusses in this episode is The Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld).
The cases Dan references are:
Firestone v Australian National university (2004) ACTSC 76;
Department of Human Services v Sanding [2011] 36 VR 221.
The resources Dan references are:
Alistair Pound and Kylie Evans, Annotated Victorian Charter of Rights (Thomson Reuters, 2nd ed, 2018); and
Chapter 64 of Caxton Legal Centre's The Queensland Law Handbook, "Human Rights Law in Queensland" (available at queenslandlawhandbook.org.au).
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