Lawfully Explained

As we wrap up Season 2 of Lawfully Explained, Amy is joined by Katie Green, Managing Principal at the Inner City Legal Centre and Kavitha Sivasamy, a Canberra based lawyer, to take a hard look at how our legal system can do better in its support of the transgender community. Through her lived experience as a trans woman, Kavitha gives her thoughts on where our legal system lets the community down, and how we can improve. Plus, Katie reveals the biggest issues that are brought across her desk working as a lawyer that specialises in trans and gender diverse law.

CREDITS

Host: Amy Dale

Producer: Thomas Thexton and Francisco Silva
Executive Producer: Todd Stevens
Sound Design: Kelli Foulstone 

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Law can be expensive, and often people feel like they either have bear that financial burden, or risk representing themselves court. But there are options available if you can’t afford a lawyer and still want to fight your case, like Legal Aid NSW who provide legal services for free. Amy is joined by Cherie Pittman and Aideen McGarrigle from Legal Aid NSW to answer questions like, “How can I be eligible for Legal Aid?” or “is free legal advice good advice?” Turns out it’s some of the best you can get! 

CREDITS

Host: Amy Dale

Producer: Thomas Thexton and Francisco Silva
Executive Producer: Todd Stevens
Sound Design: Kelli Foulstone 

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Domestic violence is often a hidden crime, but if you know someone who is experiencing it, there are safe ways to help. In this episode, Trudie Cameron from Armstrong Legal joins Amy for a candid conversation about domestic violence and the law. They look at the process of reporting cases to the authorities, the legal mechanisms to protect people, and the essential elements for conviction. Whether you’re dealing with domestic violence yourself or know someone who is, this episode explains how the law works to protect the victim and witnesses.

Have you ever heard of the 10% over the speed limit rule? Turns out that’s not a thing. In this episode, Amy teams up with traffic law specialist Mickaela Mate from Mate Lawyers to bust some of the most common driving law myths, as well as shed some light on the road laws you need to know. Can you refuse a breath test? What can I do if someone runs away from an accident? Can I go to jail for a speeding ticket? Yes. Yes you can. Buckle in for this episode to become the smartest driver on the road!

CREDITS

Host: Amy Dale

Producer: Thomas Thexton and Francisco Silva
Executive Producer: Todd Stevens
Sound Design: Kelli Foulstone 

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For many, starting a family isn’t as straight forward as the birds and the bees, and many people might need to turn to surrogacy or sperm donation. With laws that differ substantially from country to country, there’s a lot to unpack with this one. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can be paid to donate your sperm in Australia, or whether a surrogacy is a legally binding contract, then tune in as Amy chats with family law specialist Nicole Evans to make sense of the legal maze around family-building.

CREDITS

Host: Amy Dale

Producer: Thomas Thexton and Francisco Silva
Executive Producer: Todd Stevens
Sound Design: Kelli Foulstone 

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