The Wigs discuss bringing in the troops to respond to the bushfires across Australia and speak to military law expert Dr Cameron Moore from the University of New England; the secretive criminal prosecution of Witness J in the Australian Capital Territory Supreme Court and are recent calls to criminalise the swastika in the state of Victoria a good idea and what can we learn about how symbols of hate are dealt with around the world?

The Wigs discuss bringing in the troops to respond to the bushfires across Australia and speak to military law expert Dr Cameron Moore from the University of New England; the secretive criminal prosecution of Witness J in the Australian Capital Territory Supreme Court and are recent calls to criminalise the swastika in the state of Victoria a good idea and what can we learn about how symbols of hate are dealt with around the world?

The Wigs is a weekly-ish podcast exploring and interrogating contemporary legal issues in and out of the court room. The first and only podcast (so far) featuring practising barristers talking shop. Join Emmanuel Kerkyasharian, Felicity Graham, Stephen Lawrence and Jim Minns as they deep dive into the scenarios and outcomes that make up our legal system.

The Wigs is a weekly-ish podcast exploring and interrogating contemporary legal issues in and out of the court room. The first and only podcast (so far) featuring practising barristers talking shop. Join Emmanuel Kerkyasharian, Felicity Graham, Stephen Lawrence and Jim Minns as they deep dive into the scenarios and outcomes that make up our legal system.

The Wigs is a monthly podcast exploring and interrogating contemporary legal issues in and out of the court room. The first and only podcast  (so far) featuring practising barristers talking shop. Join Emmanuel Kerkyasharian, Felicity Graham, Stephen L...

The Wigs

S1 E6: Military aid to the civil power, the secret Witness J prosecution and should the swastika be banned?

Royal commissions are on the increase and never far from the news. Post the Bondi terrorist attack one or course was established and its operation and findings will be of great national interest. In this episode the Wigs draw on numerous examples and look at the history, purpose and effect of the institution of the Royal commission.

Royal commissions are on the increase and never far from the news. Post the Bondi terrorist attack one or course was established and its operation and findings will be of great national interest. In this episode the Wigs draw on numerous examples and look at the history, purpose and effect of the institution of the Royal commission.

Inside Royal Commissions: History, Power and Consequence

In this episode the Wigs dig into some of the legal and factual issues surrounding the extraordinary US military operation that captured sitting Venezuelan President Maduro in the early hours of 3 January 2026 and transferred him to New York to face an indictment alleging drug trafficking. Was the operation legal? What are the charges and what are the prospects of a successful defence? The episode provides a brief outline of these issues as the world awaits what will be a fascinating and complex criminal prosecution.

In this episode the Wigs dig into some of the legal and factual issues surrounding the extraordinary US military operation that captured sitting Venezuelan President Maduro in the early hours of 3 January 2026 and transferred him to New York to face an indictment alleging drug trafficking. Was the operation legal? What are the charges and what are the prospects of a successful defence? The episode provides a brief outline of these issues as the world awaits what will be a fascinating and complex criminal prosecution.

The extraordinary arrest, capture, transfer and prosecution of Maduro

In this episode, Stephen and Felicity are joined by the Hon. Steven Warmsley, former District Court judge, Senior Counsel, and author. The trio explores the arc of Warmsley's legal career, from solicitor to silk to judge, and unpacks the practicalities and philosophies of fearless advocacy.

 

In this episode, Stephen and Felicity are joined by the Hon. Steven Warmsley, former District Court judge, Senior Counsel, and author. The trio explores the arc of Warmsley's legal career, from solicitor to silk to judge, and unpacks the practicalities and philosophies of fearless advocacy.
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S1 E6: Military aid to the civil power, the secret Witness J prosecution and should the swastika be banned?

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