Event Type : Podcast

Helen Tung – a barrister, space lawyer, and College of Law lecturer in international arbitration – is brimming with excitement about the myriad vocational pathways currently available in space law. For practitioners of all stripes (particularly women lawyers, for whom there are no barriers to entry), space law is a rich, stimulating and rewarding emerging field, she says.

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, and in conjunction with International Women’s Day, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Ms Tung about how and why she got into space law, the issues, challenges and emerging trends she is seeing in this field, and how lawyers across the board can transition to work in this space, regardless of their expertise and backgrounds. Ms Tung also delves into why she is so passionate about seeing more women practitioners involved in space law and how the traditional barriers to entry aren’t as apparent in this field, how she informs next-generation lawyers about space law, and her predictions for how the emerging field of space law will evolve in years to come.

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Presented by Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network

This content was provided for Tasmania Law Week 2024, which runs from 20 to 26 May 2024. It is general legal information only and not legal advice.

In this episode Amy is joined by Nicholas Stewart, Partner at Dowson Turco Lawyers, to unpack what you should and shouldn’t do if you get into legal trouble while travelling overseas. After experiencing her own legal scare in South America, Amy gets Nicks view on whether she handled it the right way. Plus they answer some common travel law questions like, “Should I always ask for a Lawyer”, or “What if I’m asked to give a bribe?” Because you never know when the information in this episode could come in handy?

The themes discussed in this episode relate to global issues of a general nature. Local laws with vary and you should get specific legal advice relating to your situation.

28 minutes

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Presented by Lawfully Explained in association with The Law Society of NSW.

This content was provided for Tasmania Law Week 2024, which runs from 20 to 26 May 2024. It is general legal information only and not legal advice.

In this episode, Amy dives in to the intricacies of the legal system, including why it’s deserving of our trust despite its complexity. To help her with this she’s joined by Criminal Law Specialist Andrew Tiedt and the Law Society of NSW’s Anthony Lean. They look at how judges and lawyers earn the right to manage a courtroom, and explore the measures in place to safeguard individuals navigating it. Plus, they debunk some legal myths that you might have picked up from your favourite true crime show!

32 minutes

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Presented by Lawfully Explained in association with The Law Society of NSW.

This content was provided for Tasmania Law Week 2024, which runs from 20 to 26 May 2024. It is general legal information only and not legal advice.

Join Amy as she explores the legal issues surrounding A.I and Chat GPT in the workplace, featuring Simon Burns, Partner at Gilbert + Tobin. This episode looks at data privacy, employee rights, and ethical considerations, and whether you can get into trouble for using A.I at work. (We know you already do).

33 minutes

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Presented by Lawfully Explained in association with The Law Society of NSW.

This content was provided for Tasmania Law Week 2024, which runs from 20 to 26 May 2024. It is general legal information only and not legal advice.

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 donations. 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.

25 minutes

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Presented by Lawfully Explained in association with The Law Society of NSW.

This content was provided for Tasmania Law Week 2024, which runs from 20 to 26 May 2024. It is general legal information only and not legal advice.

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 livid 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.

30 minutes

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Presented by Lawfully Explained in association with The Law Society of NSW.

This content was provided for Tasmania Law Week 2024, which runs from 20 to 26 May 2024. It is general legal information only and not legal advice.

Introduction to the Australian Legal System

This topic from Charles Sturt University looks at International Law generally and its application to and within domestic Australian law. It then looks at human rights law in Australia including express and implied rights in the Constitution and considers the lack of a Bill of Rights in Australia.

20 minutes

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Presented by CSU Law112

This content was provided for Tasmania Law Week 2024, which runs from 20 to 26 May 2024. It is general legal information only and not legal advice.

Rule of Thumb with Penny Terry, Presented by Women’s Legal Service Tasmania, S3 E1, 31 min 30 sec

 Do you know what is or isn’t sexual harassment? In our first episode of season three, expect to hear many different examples as we start to understand the law and why sometimes sexual harassment might not ‘feel’ illegal. Penny talks with women who’ve experienced sexual harassment, with lawyers and with advocates as she attempts to understand the grey areas, the tips, and the ‘subjective test’.

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Presented by Women’s Legal Service Tasmania

This content was provided for Tasmania Law Week 2024, which runs from 20 to 26 May 2024. It is general legal information only and not legal advice.

Rule of Thumb with Penny Terry, Presented by Women’s Legal Service Tasmania, S3 E2 33 min 26 sec

Even though the law clearly states that sexual harassment is illegal, many barriers stop people from reporting it. In episode two Penny Terry gets real examples of the historical baggage that comes with reporting sexual harassment and gets some practical tips for creating policies and processes that work.

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Presented by Women’s Legal Service Tasmania

This content was provided for Tasmania Law Week 2024, which runs from 20 to 26 May 2024. It is general legal information only and not legal advice.

Rule of Thumb with Penny Terry, Presented by Women’s Legal Service Tasmania, S3 E3, 36 min 53 sec

We know sexual harassment is common, yet most of us with never hear about the consequences for people or organisations who have done the wrong thing. In episode three Penny finds out what the real costs are for people or organisations who are caught. You’ll hear about the personal, professional, emotional, and financial implications while learning the legal options for those wanting to take action.

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Presented by Women’s Legal Service Tasmania

This content was provided for Tasmania Law Week 2024, which runs from 20 to 26 May 2024. It is general legal information only and not legal advice.

Rule of Thumb with Penny Terry, Presented by Women’s Legal Service Tasmania,  S3 E4, 33 min 28 sec

In episode four we move from reactive processes to prevention as we prepare to have the necessary awkward conversations that come with calling-out bad behaviour and get some practical tips for doing it well. Plus, we learn how to be good listeners to make sure we can have disclosure conversations that are useful.

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Presented by Women’s Legal Service Tasmania

This content was provided for Tasmania Law Week 2024, which runs from 20 to 26 May 2024. It is general legal information only and not legal advice.

Rule of Thumb with Penny Terry, Presented by Women’s Legal Service Tasmania, S3 E6, 34 min 26 sec

In the final episode of our third season, we table about all the ways that our gender impacts the way we’re treated at work. Penny tries to work out whether a person’s gender changes the way we feel about the way they behave and if it influences the way we react. We’ll hear how we can impact change from both top-down and bottom-up?

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Presented by Women’s Legal Service Tasmania

This content was provided for Tasmania Law Week 2024, which runs from 20 to 26 May 2024. It is general legal information only and not legal advice.

Rule of Thumb with Penny Terry, Presented by Women’s Legal Service Tasmania, S3 E5, 20 min 26 sec

In this BONUS episode, we talk about the real risk of defamation and what we need to consider before we speak up about experiences of sexual harassment or sexual assault. Penny gets help to unpack the law of defamation and discovers it’s a fine balance between encouraging people to speak up about their experiences while also keeping them safe.  You’ll get some tips on how to speak up safely and some safe ways to hear and learn from real experiences.

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Presented by Women’s Legal Service Tasmania

This content was provided for Tasmania Law Week 2024, which runs from 20 to 26 May 2024. It is general legal information only and not legal advice.