Amelia Saw talks to Claire O’Connor SC, a barrister has battled some of the most famous fights in recent history.

Legal powerhouse, this barrister has battled some of the most famous fights in recent history. She fiercely advocates for the oppressed. But sometimes she lands herself in hot water, and has even called out her own profession for its shockingly high rates of sexual harassment.

Legal powerhouse, this barrister has battled some of the most famous fights in recent history. She fiercely advocates for the oppressed. But sometimes she lands herself in hot water, and has even called out her own profession for its shockingly high rates of sexual harassment.

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Lady Justice is an eight-part serial featuring fearless female trailblazers lifting the lid on some of the justice system’s toughest jobs. These are the women who put criminals in their place; keep our streets safe, and society functioning.

Listen to Lady Justice now, ad free and view our galleries videos and read our award winning journalism at ladyjusticepodcast.com.au
Lady Justice is an eight-part serial featuring fearless female trailblazers lifting the lid on some of the justice system&rsquo;s toughest jobs. These are the women who put criminals in their place; keep our streets safe, and society functioning.

Lady Justice is an eight-part serial featuring fearless female trailblazers lifting the lid on some of the justice system’s toughest jobs

Lady Justice

Lady Justice is an eight-part serial featuring fearless female trailblazers lifting the lid on some of the justice system’s toughest jobs.

Lady Justice is an eight-part serial featuring fearless female trailblazers lifting the lid on some of the justice system’s toughest jobs. These are the women who put criminals in their place; keep our streets safe, and society functioning.

Lady Justice is an eight-part serial featuring fearless female trailblazers lifting the lid on some of the justice system&rsquo;s toughest jobs. These are the women who put criminals in their place; keep our streets safe, and society functioning.

Sexual Assault and the SC

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Natalie O'Brien sits down with Chief Operating Officer Home Affairs Justine Saunders

She is used to being the only woman in the room and has forged a career heading up national teams dealing with transnational crime, drugs, people-smuggling, fraud and counter-terrorism. She has represented Australia as advisor to the United Nations in New York and most recently led the Covid-19 strategy for the safe reopening of the international borders. 

She is used to being the only woman in the room and has forged a career heading up national teams dealing with transnational crime, drugs, people-smuggling, fraud and counter-terrorism. She has represented Australia as advisor to the United Nations in New York and most recently led the Covid-19 strategy for the safe reopening of the international borders.&nbsp;

Global Force

Natalie O'Brien sits down with NSW SES Commissioner Carlene York.

As the first woman to run the NSW Emergency Services, she had a baptism of fire dealing with the terrifying Black Summer Bushfires, floods and then the pandemic Her early career began in the police, notching up her first murder arrest while still a rookie. Danger really struck home when she and her family had to go into hiding with police protection from a big time drug dealer.

As the first woman to run the NSW Emergency Services, she had a baptism of fire dealing with the terrifying Black Summer Bushfires, floods and then the pandemic Her early career began in the police, notching up her first murder arrest while still a rookie. Danger really struck home when she and her family had to go into hiding with police protection from a big time drug dealer.

Escape Route

Natalie O'Brien sits down with Zali Burrows, one of Australia\s most high profile female lawyers.

As one of Australia’s most high profile female lawyers, she has a string of headline-grabbing clients including notorious gangster Bassam Hamzy – a favourite with the ladies – convicted terrorists and a flamboyant former Deputy Mayor. But her long list of famous and infamous clients have made her a target.

As one of Australia&rsquo;s most high profile female lawyers, she has a string of headline-grabbing clients including notorious gangster Bassam Hamzy &ndash; a favourite with the ladies &ndash; convicted terrorists and a flamboyant former Deputy Mayor. But her long list of famous and infamous clients have made her a target.

Sexual Assault and the SC

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