WA's Attorney General's Journey: Dr. Tony Buti on Law, Politics, and Justice

Our inaugural Counsel Connect episode features Dr Tony Buti MLA, Minister for Commerce; Tertiary and International Education; Multicultural Interests; and Attorney General of Western Australia, who reflects on his legal journey and shares his perspective on the evolving importance of the in-house profession.Whether you are leading a legal function or working as part of one, Counsel Connect offers relevant, grounded and forward-thinking discussions to support your role.The Counsel Connect Podcast is a dedicated resource for in-house counsel in Western Australia. Produced by Jackson McDonald and hosted by Marcus Pullen, Partner, the series explores the legal, policy and public interest issues shaping the work of corporate legal teams across the State.Subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes.------------------------------------------------------------Want to be a guest in a future episode or have a topic you want us to cover? Email us at: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jackson-mcdonaldWebsite: www.jacmac.com.auConnect with Marcus Pullen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjpullen/------------------------------------------------------------Chapters: 0:00: Introduction: Dr. Buti's roles as Attorney General and Minister 0:55: Why Dr. Buti started his career as a teacher 4:57: The Path to Law 6:57: Moving away from billable units to the Aboriginal Legal Service 8:47: The Stolen Generations Project12:54: Diversity in the Profession 18:03: Why Dr. Buti went into academia before politics 24:43: Priorities including Equal Opportunity, the Evidence Act, and judicial accountability 27:11: Grappling with AI and Access to Justice 34:03: Greatest Achievements------------------------------------------------------------Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/light-prism/faded-beamsLicense code: BLWBQNZFIFV4LLLN