Insights into Legal Aid Queensland and the work of Independent Children’s Lawyers with Nicky Davies

Nicky Davies is a Family Lawyer, Independent Children’s Lawyer, and Chief Executive Officer of Legal Aid Queensland. Earlier this year, she was recognised for her contribution to the legal profession when she was awarded the Queensland Law Society’s President’s Medal. On this episode of The Callove…

Lessons for lawyers from Robodebt with Justin Greggery KC

The Robodebt Scheme, introduced in late 2016, used income averaging techniques derived from data held by the ATO to raise debts and implement a reverse onus on recipients to disprove the amounts owed. The Scheme was ultimately found to have been unlawful and the failings of the scheme were far reac…

Insights into the Queensland Law Reform Commission with Chair Fleur Kingham

On this episode of The Callover, we have the Honourable Fleur Kingham to discuss her life in the law, her most recent appointment as Chair of the Queensland Law Reform Commission, and the criminal defences review that is currently underway. Chair Kingham’s extensive contributions to the legal comm…

Inspiring Inclusion this International Women's Day with Michelle May AM KC

On this International Women's Day, we celebrate the extraordinary strides of women across social, economic, cultural, legal, and political spheres. In keeping with this spirit, we bring you a true leader of the legal profession, the Honorable Michelle May AM KC, on The Callover podcast to take us t…

Reflections on Life in the Law with Walter Sofronoff KC

Walter Sofronoff KC has a formidable resume. He was called to the Bar in 1978, made silk ten years later and went on to become the President of the Bar Association, the President of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Tribunal, the Solicitor General of Queensland, and then in 2017, the President of …

Life as an In-House Lawyer with Mel Scott

On this episode of The Callover, we speak to Mel Scott, Senior Legal Counsel at Megaport, a global technology company. Mel has worked in-house for nearly a decade, after deciding to take the leap from a top tier firm just three years post admission. Long before she was awarded the Queensland Law …

Going to the Bar

Are you interested in going to the Bar? Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a barrister? On this episode of The Callover, we hear from three junior barristers in Queensland (Melia Benn, Patrick Nevard and Georgina Morgan) about how they made the transition from the solicitor’s branch of…

Understanding Mental Health First Aid this R U OK? Day with Denise Marshall

Trigger warning! This episode contains content about mental health and suicide. If you need to talk to someone, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. On this episode of The Callover, we speak with Denise Marshall, a Legal & Workplace Culture Consultant with the Queensland Law Society R U OK Day is held …

War, Law and Business: A conversation about International humanitarian law with Fauve Kurnadi

On this episode of The Callover, we speak with Fauve Kurnadi, the International Humanitarian Law Coordinator for Australian Red Cross about International Humanitarian Law, what it is, how it’s relevant in 2023 and how it impacts war, law and business. Fauve has a Master of Laws in Public and Int…

The findings of the Commission of Inquiry into forensic DNA testing with the Honourable Justice David Boddice

On this episode of The Callover, we speak with the Honourable Justice David Boddice about the findings of the Commission of Inquiry into Forensic DNA Testing in Queensland and the Court’s approach to dealing with them.   Admitted as barrister in 1984, Boddice JA developed a busy practice in civil …