Domestic Violence Retractions: A flawed basis for prosecution

In this episode, the wigs examine a controversial situation impacting some of the state's potentially most vulnerable women which requires reform.  It is common in the criminal justice system for women who allege domestic violence against their partner to later withdraw the allegation and in some …

To charge or not to charge - the question of when a person can be prosecuted

Today the wigs look at an important threshold question in the criminal justice system; what is the test or legal requirement for bringing a prosecution.  The issue has been highlighted recently in the ongoing ACT inquiry into the criminal justice system.  P.S Listeners can access Shane Drumgolds…

Kathleen Folbigg - Serial killer or Grave Miscarriage of Justice?

Kathleen Folbigg has spent two decades locked up over the deaths of her four children, in maximum security prisons, largely confined to a cell for her own safety, and regarded as a result of her convictions as one of Australia’s most heinous serial killers.  Ms Folbigg has always maintained her inn…

Felicity Graham - Unwigged

While the wigs continue their short break, our one-on-one interview series 'Unwigged' - which is all about the wigs themselves - who they are, what drives them and their advocacy, and more importantly - what led them to live a life dedicated to the pursuit of Justice - rolls on. This week is Felic…

Emmanuel Kerkyasharian - Unwigged

While the wigs are on a short break, we continue with our one on one interview series with the barristers themselves. Next up is the one and only Emmanuel Kerkyasharian.

Stephen Lawrence - Unwigged

In the lead-up to the NSW state election, the podcast is rounding out Season 4 by showcasing a series of interviews with the core trio of wigs to discover exactly who they are and what drives them professionally. First off the cab is Wig Stephen Lawrence. Don't forget to like and subscribe and fo…

End Of Year Extravaganza - The Wigs Tackle Equity And The Doctrine of Unconscionability + Year In Review!

In the last episode for 2022, The Wigs look at a recent civil law decision of the High Court in the case of Stubbings v Jams 2 Pty Ltd 2022 HCA 6. The case concerned a man who was signed up by so-called 'pure asset-based lenders' to a mortgage agreement he would inevitably default on. As he did n…

S4 E6: The Voice + The National Anti Corruption Commission + High Court case of SDCV v Director General of Security

This month in a slightly late episode (apologies to all listeners!) - the wigs tackle two fairly massive policy topics and a new decision of the high court.  The wigs discuss the proposal to insert into the Australian constitution a new clause that will provide for a body that will be consulted on…

S4 E5: Morrison’s Multiple Ministries + Can A Guilty Plea and Conviction Be Set Aside By An Appeal Court

In this month's episode, the wigs deep dive into two topics. Firstly the political/legal drama that has been dominating political news headlines of late. That is, the revelations that former prime minister Scott Morrison secretly swore himself into multiple ministries during 2020/21.  Secondly, th…

S4 E4: The New Provision Of The NSW Bail Act + HCA Reaffirming The Separation of The Executive and Judiciary + DPP v Peckham: No Prosecutor? No Problem!

This month on The Wigs - a discussion of a brand new provision in the NSW Bail Act 2013, section 22B. This provision came into effect in late June and provides that people who have pleaded guilty or have been found guilty by a court of a crime should be remanded in custody immediately if they "will…