Legal Briefs

Former Justice of the High Court Michael Kirby, Justice Susan Kenny of the Federal Court of Australia, and Justice Betty King of the Supreme Court of Victoria, talk about the nature of law and justice.

QC Julian Burnside, former Justice of the High Court Michael Kirby and Justice Susan Kenny, the Federal Court of Australia, explain the adversarial system's good and bad points.

Professor Cheryl Saunders talks about the 1975 Dismissal and some flaws in the Australian constitution. Professor Larissa Behrendt discusses the idea of sovereignty for Indigenous Australians.

QC Bryan Keon-Cohen talks about the stages of the Mabo case leading to the final Mabo decision at the High Court. Professor Larissa Behrendt compares this with Canadian judgements.

Solicitor Peter Gordon reflects on the implications of civil law and winning the first of the asbestos dust disease cases in Australia. SC Fiona Mcleod explains the corporate veil.

QC Robert Richter discusses an alleged underworld crime case he worked on, and how intent can be proved. Supreme Court Justice Betty King talks about the role of the judge and jury in criminal cases.