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Law Talking is a podcast produced by Greenway Chambers, a leading set of barristers in Sydney. The barristers discuss recent developments in the law, focussing on commercial law and civil matters. In addition, each episode features a consideration of a particular topic in areas such as technology and construction, industrial and employment law, public interest and civil society, common law and inquests, sports law, and the practice of law and litigation. Lastly, Greenway Chambers’ barristers discuss their personal and social interests, what motivates them outside of the law and how they relax.
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Jul 28, 2020
Jul 28, 2020
36 min
In episode 3 of Law Talking with Greenway Chambers, Frank Hicks SC, Adele Carr and Leah Reid look at issues that continue to arise in these times of pandemic, together with 3 recent full federal court decisions on the question of "contractor or employee?" that was discussed in depth in Episode 2.
Ian Roberts SC and Lucy Saunders take a detailed look at Sport, Ethics and Employment with Olympic rower and academic Vicki Roberts and consider how issues that arise in sport, including in particular bullying and harassment, and compare with the way they are handled in the context of employment.
In the final segment, members of the Greenway Chambers rock band Brief Encounter, talk about forming and playing, and are on the lookout for readers who can play keyboards!
Intro and end music: This Right Here by Till
Transition sounds: The Improv and Extraordinaire by DJ Quads
Produced by Greenway Chambers
Jun 29, 2020
Jun 29, 2020
30 min
Frank Hicks SC discusses the new Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 and the new statutory duty of care for construction works, two important decisions of the US Supreme Court and the investigation of and findings against Dyson Heydon QC. Ingmar Taylor SC, Jamie Darams and Lucy Saunders address the Uber Eats decision of the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission. Lastly, Frank Hicks discusses his trip to the Ashes in 2019 with Ian Roberts.
May 20, 2020
May 20, 2020
35 min
Ian Roberts, Frank Hicks and Declan Byrne Discuss recent cases on the Security of Payment Act, the Home Building Act and oral misrepresentations.
Professor McNamara of UNSW talks about the policing of public spaces, surveillance and “control offences”.
And Ian Roberts on his marathon charity bike ride.
Intro and end music: This Right Here by Till
Transition sounds: The Improv and Extraordinaire by DJ Quads
Produced by Greenway Chambers