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Trial by Podcast
by McCabes Lawyers
Who owns my body after I die? Can I leave my entire estate to my dog? Do I own the rights to the tattoo on my arm? Welcome to Trial by Podcast, a fortnightly podcast series by Australian law firm, McCabes where we discuss dinner-party legal topics, current events and the laws surrounding them.
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#105 - Locked Out: The Laws That Changed Sydney's Nightlife
Sydney’s lockout laws were introduced in 2014 in response to alcohol-related violence, but they soon became one of the city’s most divisive public policies. In this episode of Trial by Podcast, law grads Jemillah and Chelsea unpack why the laws were introduced and the debate over whether their...
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#104 - Drone Zone: Who Owns the Airspace Above Your Home?
Your neighbour's drone is hovering over your backyard. Is it trespassing? In this episode of Trial By Podcast, law grads Pippa and Pav discuss who really owns the airspace above your home. They look at how property law has changed since the days of hot air balloons, and at what trespass, nuisance...
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#103 - Trust Issues: The Future of Discretionary Trusts
The 2026 Federal Budget has proposed major changes to the taxation of discretionary trusts, including a 30% minimum tax on trust income from 1 July 2028. In this episode of Trial By Podcast, Fin and Julia look at how discretionary trusts work, and what the proposed reforms could mean for…
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#102 - Overhauled: Workers Compensation Reforms Part 3
In this Trial by Podcast, law graduates Jemillah Hughes and Chelsea Budd conclude the Overhauled series with a closer look at some of the most significant workers compensation reforms still taking shape.
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#101 - Sovereign Citizens: The Myths Behind the Movement
The sovereign citizen movement has gained increasing attention in recent years, but what do its followers actually believe? In this Trial by Podcast, law grads Julia and Fin look at the history of sovereign citizens and their pseudo-legal arguments, and why Australian courts continue to reject them.
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#100 - Overhauled: Workers Compensation Reforms Part 2
In Part 2 of our workers compensation reform series, Jemillah Hughes and Chelsea Budd discuss the NSW Government's recent consultation process, proposed requirements for relevant conduct claims, amendments to the Section 11A defence, and significant changes to psychological injury thresholds.…
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#99 - Trademark Dilution: The Cost of Being Iconic
Trademark law is traditionally concerned with consumer confusion, but what happens when a famous brand suffers harm even when nobody is misled? In this episode of Trial by Podcast, Ashwini, Bridgette and Pippa unpack trademark dilution, exploring how the concept differs from ordinary trademark...
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#98 - Rebel With a Defamation Lawsuit
A film fallout has evolved into a multi-jurisdictional legal dispute between Rebel Wilson and Charlotte MacInnes. In this Trial by Podcast, law graduates Fin, Pav, and Julia break down the defamation battle making headlines.
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#97 - Scroll Control: Social Media Age Restrictions
What happens when the government decides you’re too young for social media? In this Trial by Podcast, law graduates Bridgette MacWhinney, Pippa Day, and Ashwini Sitha-Nanthan explore what the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024 actually entails, and whether it's an…
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#96 - The E-Bike Boom: Can the Law Keep Up?
E-bikes are surging in popularity as a convenient transport option, but this increased prevalence has highlighted the safety concerns and gaps in regulation surrounding them. In this Trial By Podcast, law graduates Fin, Julia, and Pav discuss why reforms are underway and what it means for riders...
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#95 - Overhauled: Huge Changes to the Workers Compensation Scheme
After many months of parliamentary inquiry and debate, the biggest overhaul of the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme since 2012 are now in place. In our first Trial by Podcast episode of 2026, law graduates Jemillah and Chelsea unpack why these reforms were introduced, and the big changes employers...
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#94 - Clause for Concern: All the Laws Santa Breaks
He sees you when you’re sleeping, knows when you’re awake, but is any of that legal? In this Christmas special of Trial by Podcast, law grads Shashank and Isabel unwrap the laws Santa might be breaking on his annual sleigh ride around the world.
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#93 - Safe Minds, Safe Work: Understanding Psychosocial Hazards
Psychosocial safety is a core workplace health and safety obligation, placing new responsibilities on employers to identify and manage risks to mental health at work. In this episode of Trial by Podcast, law grads Mariana and Allegra are joined by special guest Melini Pillay, employment principal...
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#92 - Children, Content, and Consent: The Rise of "Sharenting"
Commercial "sharenting" is increasing in popularity and success, with influencers building entire brands around family-focused content featuring their children. In this Trial by Podcast, law grads Mariana, Shashank, and Jason look at the ethical grey areas of this type of content, and whether...
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#91 - Paws and Effect: Animal Welfare Reform
In this Trial by Podcast, law grads Isabel, Carissa, and Antara explore reform across areas of animal welfare, from dog breeding to live animal export and the use of animals for recreational sport.
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#90 - Mirror Image: Are Product Dupes Legal?
Accessibility and affordability has seen duplicate products become one of the biggest trends in beauty, but where do we draw the line between inspiration and infringement? In this Trial by Podcast, law grads Meg, Carissa, and Antara explore what the law says about product imitation and consumer...
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#89 - Algorithmic Judgment: Can AI and Law Coexist?
Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries around the world, but what happens when it begins to challenge the legal system itself? Following the High Court Chief Justice’s warning that AI poses an “existential threat” to the law, law grads Allegra and Isabel discuss the growing influence of…
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#88 - What's Next for Workplace DEI?
Over the last year, policies surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have been increasingly challenged and criticised as a result of developments in the global political and social landscape. In this Trial By Podcast, law grads Allegra and Carissa explore what DEI really is and whether...
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#87 - Burning Questions: Ultra Violette Part 2
A brand crisis is a lot like sunburn. You need to know when it's time to give up on reapplying and go find some shade. In Part 2 of Burning Questions, law graduates Mariana Ishak and Jason Weerasuriya are joined by PR and communications expert Amanda Lacey from Popcom to discuss how Ultra…
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#86 - The Body of Law: Human Tissue Reform
Australia’s human tissue laws haven’t been reviewed in nearly fifty years. With both science and society having changed dramatically in that time, the Australian Law Reform Commission is taking a fresh look. In this episode of Trial by Podcast, law grads Mariana and Isabel explore what counts as...
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#85 - Lattouf v ABC: Free Speech or Fair Work?
What happens when employment law collides with public broadcasting? In this episode, law grads Shashank, Antara, and Andrea examine the high-profile case of Antoinette Lattouf and the ABC.
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#84 - Carrying the Load: The State of Surrogacy Laws
No two surrogacy journeys are the same, and neither are the laws that govern them. In this Trial by Podcast, law grads Allegra and Fadi discuss why surrogacy laws are so difficult to navigate and what the ALRC’s June review could mean to solve long-standing challenges.
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#83 - Burning Questions: Ultra Violette Part 1
In Part 1 of this two-part episode, law grads Mariana and Jason tackle the burning questions around product claims and consumer rights after advocacy group Choice accused Ultra Violette’s Lean Screen sunscreen of falling short on SPF protection.
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#82 - Enhanced or Endangered? The Sports Doping Debate
Doping has long been one of sport’s biggest controversies, with strict anti-doping rules designed to protect athletes and ensure fair play. But what happens when a competition like the Enhanced Games flips the script and makes doping legal? In this Trial by Podcast, law grads Shashank and Jason...
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#81 - Unconscious Injustice
How does the law treat crimes committed while the accused is asleep? In this Trial by Podcast, law grads Allegra, Alem, and Carissa explore sleepwalking defences, parasomnia-related offences, and the challenges courts face in determining responsibility.
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#80 - Nagi vs Brooki: Recipe for Controversy
#80 - Nagi vs Brooki: Recipe for Controversy by McCabes Lawyers
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#79 - Weird and Quirky Laws
Some laws protect us. Others are incredibly strange and probably well past their expiration date. In this episode of Trial By Podcast, law graduates Isabel, Antara, and Meaghan dive into the quirkiest laws still on the books in Australia and around the world that are technically enforceable today.
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#78 - The Pill Testing Debate
#78 - The Pill Testing Debate by McCabes Lawyers
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#77 - Why do pro bono legal services matter?
In this Trial by Podcast, law graduates Alem Paric and Fadi Khousho explore what pro bono legal services are and who they serve, and why accessibility to legal services are vital.
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#76: The McCabes Graduate Program Experience
In this Trial By Podcast, Antara, Meaghan, and Andrea discuss their experiences so far in the McCabes Graduate Program. 🎓 Hear the best application tips and what you can expect in rotations through different practice groups.
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#75 - Trade Mark Wars: Burgers, Blush, and Birth Names
A trade mark is a powerful asset that defines a brand’s identity and reputation, which means that it is a necessity to go to extreme lengths to protect it. In this episode, law graduates Mariana Ishak, Meaghan McLeod, and Fadi Khousho discuss three of the most hotly contested trade mark wars in...
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#74 - Drake vs Kendrick: A Minor Lyric to A Major Defamation Claim
A high-profile feud between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar captured global attention, escalating into a defamation debate as Drake took legal action against Universal Music Group. In this episode of Trial by Podcast, law graduates Shashank Shimoga, Allegra Zacest, and Isabel Lowe explore the...
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#73 - Gossip to Gavel: Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni
In this episode, graduates Andrea Cuadros Lu, Antara Labiba, and Jason Weerasuriya examine the Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni case, a dispute that’s as much about defamation and PR strategy as it is about contract law.
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#72 - Allegation to Defamation: The Lehrmann Saga
In this Trial by Podcast, law graduates Abby Adams and Claire Ascoli discuss the complex and high-profile defamation case of Bruce Lehrmann vs. Network Ten. Please note, this episode includes discussions of sexual assault which may be distressing for some listeners.
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#71 - McCabes Graduate Program: Unlock your legal potential
Is it time to begin your career in law? Applications for the 2025 cohort of the McCabes Graduate Program are open until July 31st 2024. In this Trial By Podcast, law graduates Leah Ahokava, Sarah Sassine, and Angela Vangdahl dive into the Graduate Program experience. Hear tips and tricks on the...
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#70 - Do Not Disturb: Can you now legally ignore your employer?
Do you find yourself answering work calls and emails from your manager outside of work hours? You might be able to start leaving them on read. In this Trial by Podcast, law graduates Abby Adams, Sarah Sassine, and Alyssa Whiffin discuss the right to disconnect, part of the Closing Loopholes...
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#69 - Not So Private Jets: Aviation laws and environmental impact
Flight tracking means that no celebrity is safe from criticism of using their private jets just a bit too much, raising questions about just how impactful this is on the environment. Join Alyssa Whiffin, Angela Vangdahl, and Leah Ahokava in this Trial By Podcast as they discuss the challenges of...
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#68 - Bad Blood: Music copyright and re-recordings
In 2020, Taylor Swift began the famous task of re-recording her songs that had already been released to claim artistic and financial control over them. In this Trial by Podcast, law graduates Abby Adams, Jessica Lees, and Michelle Tan explore how Taylor Swift was able to do this legally, and...
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#67 - Pink Tax: The pricing discrimination that persists
In this episode of Trial by Podcast, law graduates Leah Ahokava, Michelle Tan, and Alyssa Whiffin discuss the 'Pink Tax', the hidden extra costs that women pay for everyday goods and services.
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#66 - Thumbs Up: Can an emoji really signify a contractual agreement?
In the digital age, a great deal of communication is enacted through text messages, emails and social media platforms, where emojis are frequently used. A Canadian Court recently held that the thumbs up emoji was enough to constitute acceptance of contractual terms, similar to a signature, to...
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#65 - A Familiar Tune: Navigating music copyright laws
In this episode of Trial by Podcast, law graduates Antonia Bonura, Emma-Lee Jones, and Britney Tassone explore the complicated world of copyright in the music industry, taking a closer look at its recent impact through a high-profile landmark decision involving Ed Sheeran.
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#64 - Beauty or Botched: The legal consequences of cosmetic surgery
Australia has become one of the largest consumers of cosmetic surgeries in the world, but what are the legal ramifications of these procedures if they go wrong? In this Trial By Podcast, Law Graduates Antonia Bonura, Prineeka Sharma and Britney Tassone explore the not so glamorous side of…
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#63 - Judge Bot: Is Chat GPT changing the legal system for better or for worse?
From streamlining legal processes to predicting case outcomes, AI has the potential to revolutionise the legal profession. In this Trial By Podcast, Law Graduates Matthew Sitima, Ryan Greenaway, and Emma-Lee Jones explore the ethics, risks, and limitations of relying on machines for legal...
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#62 - Guilty Pleasures: The laws behind reality TV drama
Reality TV is one of Australia’s most guilty pleasures, with new programs within the genre being released constantly. However, there is a layer of manufactured drama behind the ‘unscripted’ programs, and with this brings legal and moral issues. In this Trial by Podcast episode, Law Graduates...
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#61 - Significant changes from the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill
In this Trial By Podcast, Law Graduate Ella Trevena discusses the Fair Work Legislation Amendment Bill 2022. This bill aims to amend the Fair Work Act 2009 in several key areas in order to increase wages and improve the gender pay gap.
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#60 - Rouge Awakening: What happens if makeup in a shop gives you an infection?
It's common for makeup stores and chemists to have makeup samples for customers, so that they can try before they buy. In this Trial By Podcast, Law Graduates Naomi Ralphs and Tiffany Wong discuss what happens when this process can go wrong, such as the 2015 incident where Sephora was sued by...
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# 59 – Do influencers need to tell you when they are advertising?
The growth of social media has correlated with the growth of online advertising, often stealthily hidden through influencer promotions. Law Graduates Jack Cale and Catherine McCorriston discuss the laws around whether influencers are required to disclose when they are advertising, and how brands...
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# 58 – Self Driving Cars: Who’s liable when they crash?
The roads of the future will inevitably be lined with autonomous vehicles, leaving the decision-making to artificial intelligence rather than humans. Law Graduates Jack Cale and Tennille Chester discuss the innovative laws that will form in response to this eventuality, and see what is in store…
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# 57 - Roe v Wade Overturned: What does it mean?
The U.S. Supreme Court officially reversed Roe v Wade in June 2022, a largely controversial political and societal decision. Law Graduates Catherine McCorriston, Kelly Williams, and Darcie Hill discuss how this was able to occur, and the far-reaching implications this decision has.
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# 56 - Depp v Heard: Defamation and a global audience
The defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard was a polarising event, with domestic violence and toxicity in relationships at the forefront of proceedings. In this Trial By Podcast, Law Graduates Kaitlyn Oliver, Maddy Cron, Ella Trevena, Georgina Le Sueur, and Lawyer Shay Sorefan take…
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Who owns my body after I die? Can I leave my entire estate to my dog? Do I own the rights to the tattoo on my arm? Welcome to Trial by Podcast, a fortnightly podcast series by Australian law firm, McCabes where we discuss dinner-party legal topics, current events and the laws surrounding them.
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Who owns my body after I die? Can I leave my entire estate to my dog? Do I own the rights to the tattoo on my arm? Welcome to Trial by Podcast, a fortnightly podcast series by Australian law firm, McCabes where we discuss dinner-party legal topics, current events and the laws surrounding them.
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