The Callover
The Callover
The Callover is a Queensland Law Society podcast created by young lawyers, for young lawyers. The QLS Future Leaders Committee is dedicated to inspiring a generation of connected, capable and healthy young lawyers. Join us, as we invite guests to share their experiences in the law, unpack issues relevant to young lawyers and gain some insights into the future of lawyering. Theme music courtesy h…
Beyond the City: Kylie Devney on Building a Thriving Regional Law Firm
Practising law in regional Queensland can offer unique opportunities for growth, leadership and work-life balance. In this episode of The Callover, host Georgia Athanasellis is joined by Kylie Devney, Legal Practice Director at Byrne Lawyers. Kylie reflects on her legal career, her decision to re…
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Lessons from the Frontline: Law, Policing and Parole with Peter Shields
In this episode of The Callover, host Georgia Athanasellis is joined by Peter Shields, whose 40 years career in the criminal justice system includes service as a police officer, criminal defence solicitor and Deputy President of Parole Board Queensland. Peter reflects on his journey through polici…
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Law in the age of AI, with Chief Justice Helen Bowskill, Nicola Blade and Andrew Shute
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping the legal profession, creating new opportunities while raising ethical, practical and professional challenges. In this episode of The Callover, host Georgia Athanasellis is joined by Chief Justice Helen Bowskill, Nicola Blade and Andrew Shute. Drawing …
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Where Community Meets law: Louise Prychidczuk on Practising in Weipa
Practising law in one of Queensland’s most remote communities brings unique challenges and rewards. In this episode of The Callover, host Georgia Athanasellis is joined by Louise Prychidczuk, a solicitor who has spent the past 16 years in Weipa, at times as the town’s only private practitioner. L…
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Helen Garner: Where Law Meets Story
On this episode of The Callover, we are joined by acclaimed Australian writer Helen Garner. Known for her unflinching observations of human behaviour, her works Joe Cinque’s Consolation and This House of Grief are powerful accounts drawn from the courtroom. Garner has also been asked to participat…
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Lattouf v ABC: Shannon Chapman discusses Unlawful Termination, Political Opinion and the Modern Workplace
One of the most high-profile unlawful termination cases in recent years, Lattouf v Australian Broadcasting Corporation (No 2), thrust employment law into the national spotlight. In this episode of The Callover, host Georgia Athanasellis is joined by Shannon Chapman, a Partner practising in employm…
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The Language of Justice: Carl Gene Fordham on Interpretation, Fairness and the Courts
Interpreters play a critical role in ensuring meaningful access to justice for people who speak languages other than English. In the latest episode of The Callover, Brisbane-based court interpreter and forensic translator Carl Gene Fordham sat down with host Georgia Athanasellis to talk about the …
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Holding Power to Account: Terry O’Gorman on Rights, Reform and the Law
The Callover returns in 2026 with Terry O’Gorman, one of Queensland’s most persistent defenders of civil liberties. As a young law student, Terry witnessed a confronting police crackdown during a protest in the Bjelke Petersen years. It set him on a path that would span five decades in criminal l…
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Inside the Law and Change with the Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG
The Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG returns to The Callover for a deeper dive into his remarkable career. From his “curtain call” case to his memorable work at the United Nations, Justice Kirby reflects on the power of multidisciplinary approaches, the role of alternative dispute resolution, and h…
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From refugee to the District Court: a conversation with Judge Dženita Balić
On this episode of The Callover, we speak with Judge Dženita Balić of the Queensland District Court about her extraordinary journey from refugee to the bench. After fleeing the Bosnian War and arriving in Australia as a teenager, Judge Balić learned English as her third language, graduated with a …
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