Lionel Murphy part 1- reformer, judge and rabble-rouser

In this episode, we examine the life and career of Lionel Murphy — from barrister and Labor senator to Attorney-General in the Whitlam Government and later a Justice of the High Court.The episode covers his role in major legal reforms of the 1970s, including the introduction of no-fault divorce and the creation of the Family Court, as well as the controversies that emerged later in his career.Featuring interviews with Cameron Murphy MLC  and academic Dr Ryan Kernaghan.Join us next month for an interview with the Hon Michael Kirby, former Justice of the High Court of Australia, about his friend and mentor, Lionel Murphy.