Beyond Reasonable Clout

Peter Gordon is one of Australia’s best known lawyers. He joins award-winning political journalist Lyndal Curtis and well-respected Victorian Labor politician The Hon. Jane Garrett in Beyond Reasonabl…

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Lawyer X marks the spot
In the season finale, Lyndal Curtis, Peter Gordon and Jane Garrett join Herald Sun crime writer Andrew Rule to delve into the biggest story of the year, the Melbourne woman who went from high profile criminal defence lawyer to police informer.
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Victoria votes
As the state goes to the polls, Herald Sun columnist Mitchell Toy joins senior partner at Gordon Legal, Peter Gordon, award-winning political journalist Lyndal Curtis and Labor MP Jane Garrett to talk the ins and outs of Victorian politics.
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Does the punishment fit the crime? Sentencing in Australia
Many people often have a view on sentencing, whether it’s fair or not. But are judges meeting community expectations? The Herald Sun’s Andrew Rule and the ABC’s Caro Meldrum-Hanna join senior partner at Gordon Legal, Peter Gordon, award-winning political journalist Lyndal Curtis and Labor MP Jane G…
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Trump, mate
What do the U.S mid-term elections mean for us? Are Australian voters fed-up with mainstream politics and waiting for a down-under version of Trump to shake things up? The Herald Sun’s Tom Minear joins the team to discuss all this and more, including a special interview with Channel 9’s US correspo…
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Lies, damned lies and politics
SHOULD voters be able to sue politicians for telling lies or breaking promises? In the latest episode of Beyond Reasonable Clout, the Gordon Legal team join Herald Sun state political editor Matt Johnston to discuss why and when politicians lie, and what voters should be able to do about it.The Bey…
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Inside the Grand Final pressure cooker
IT'S the only story in Melbourne right now - the AFL Grand Final. But how do players stay focused - and what happens when it all gets too much? The Gordon Legal team, including Western Bulldogs president Peter Gordon, join Herald Sun football journalist Michael Warner to go inside the most crucial …
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Shredding the news: A Royal Commission episode
When do Royal Commissions shine a light on darkness and when are they used as political footballs? The Gordon Legal team join the Herald Sun's national political editor James Campbell to discuss.
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Can you soften the blow? The AFL's concussion question.
The Herald Sun’s Jon Ralph joins lawyer Peter Gordon, Labor politician Jane Garrett and political reporter Lyndal Curtis to ask if enough is being done to protect players from the harms of concussion.
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