Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist ⁠Sarah-Elke Kraal⁠. . . . "Season three *CLOSING ADDRESS* with Chief Justice Debra Sue Mortimer (Federal Court of Australia)" In episode 42, we sit down with newly appointed Chief Justice Mortimer to discuss the current friction points of the court; the importance of knowing your practice directions; and the legacy her Honour hopes to create during her term as Chief. TL;DR: read your practice directions (especially around Disclosure) before you go to court otherwise you might get a little fright. . . . SEASON THREE of the Brief Case is proudly sponsored by The University of Queensland Law School. ⁠Discover a UQ postgraduate program custom-built for you⁠.

Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal. . . . "Demystifying the laws against human trafficking and people smuggling" In episode 41, we sit down with Lecturer in Advanced Crime and Criminology, Joseph Lelliot, to discuss his research—and the recent developments around—human trafficking and people smuggling. Joseph discusses: Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons Especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime; Migration Act 1958 (Cth); and whether a trafficked person should be punished for crimes they committed as a result of their situation as a trafficked person. . . . SEASON THREE of the Brief Case is proudly sponsored by The University of Queensland Law School. Discover a UQ postgraduate program custom-built for you.

Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal. . . . "Insights from the District Court Queensland with Chief Judge Brian Devereaux SC" In episode 40, we sit down with his Honour to answer these (and many other) pressing questions: What happens after a judicial swearing-in ceremony? Is there a big red phone with a direct line to the Attorney General? What song would his Honour like played whenever he enters the court? Plus, tune in to find out the somewhat more substantive matters that have been exercising the Chief Judge’s mind lately… and to hear my (completely unsolicited) suggestions to his Honour for possibly the best judicial marketing campaign ever. . . . SEASON THREE of the Brief Case is proudly sponsored by The University of Queensland Law School. Discover a UQ postgraduate program custom-built for you.

Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal. . . . "You're the Voice... Do you understand it?" In episode 39, we sit down with Senior Lecturer in Constitutional Law and Colonialism, Dylan Lino, to discuss the Voice to Parliament. Dylan explains how enshrining an Australian federal advisory body to represent the views of Indigenous communities into the Australian Constitution might work on the ground (including discussing some international examples), as well as provides a handy dandy summary of the yes/no arguments for your kind review and approval. (He also answers one of my favourite "would you rather" questions to date, as inspired by my very own nightmares.) . . . SEASON THREE of the Brief Case is proudly sponsored by The University of Queensland Law School. Discover a UQ postgraduate program custom-built for you.

Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal. **PSA*** In this episode I make an 🥳exclusive🥳 announcement about the most hotly anticipated legal podcast ever... "SH!T THEY DON'T TEACH YOU AT LAW SCHOOL"! If you want to get involved with this exciting project, here's the info you need: Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahelkekraal/ 2 second *anonymous* survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G7CD557 The survey what signs you up to the mailing list: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64d837196c7994e1535b2248 . . . "Closing the gap with Thelma Schwartz" In episode 38, we catch up with the inimitable Thelma Schwartz who is Principal Legal Officer at QIFVLS, and an award-winning advocate for some of the most vulnerable clients in our community. Thelma discusses: The National Agreement on Closing the Gap and in particular, the four justice targets (10, 11, 12 and 13); her work in driving systemic change and protecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children from family and domestic violence; the importance of trauma awareness when dealing with vulnerable clients; and how taxi drivers can teach you to be a better lawyer. . . . SEASON THREE of the Brief Case is proudly sponsored by The University of Queensland Law School. Discover a UQ postgraduate program custom-built for you.

Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal. Catch us on Instagram (@briefcasepod) and the world wide web: www.briefcasepod.com. **New website coming soon!** . . . "Meet the viral lawyer who is disrupting toxic firm culture" In episode 37, we step away from substantive law (just for a hot second, calm your farm) to talk about something else that is impacting day-to-day legal practise: BULLYING. No matter where you are in the legal ecosystem, it seems everyone has a story. I recently caught up with Stefanie Costi, a Sydney lawyer who went viral with a post on LinkedIn about her own bullying experience. Stef is now on a mission to disrupt the culture of silence in law, and to mobilise our colleagues to start advocating for each other in the workplace. So what is the most surprising thing Stef learned in the aftermath of her virality? You'll have to listen to find out! . . . SEASON THREE of the Brief Case is proudly sponsored by The University of Queensland Law School. Discover a UQ postgraduate program custom-built for you.

Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal. Catch us on Instagram (@briefcasepod) and the world wide web: www.briefcasepod.com. **New website coming soon!** . . . "Restrictive practices, elder abuse, and guardianship update with Public Advocate John Chesterman" In episode 36, I somewhat existentially ask "what *is* the Public Advocate?!". And Dr John Chesterman, Public Advocate (Qld) kindly explains! We chatted all about his work in driving legal and social change for adults with impaired decision-making abilities, including fighting elder abuse (and what to do if you suspect a client is at risk); NDIS reform; restrictive practices; and what we might expect from a number of critical reforms that are on the horizon. . . . SEASON THREE of the Brief Case is proudly sponsored by The University of Queensland Law School. Discover a UQ postgraduate program custom-built for you.

Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal. Catch us on Instagram (@briefcasepod) and the world wide web: www.briefcasepod.com. **New website coming soon!** . . . "The Dissents that Michael Kirby Loved (Part Two): Nothing about us, without us" In episode 35, we conclude our Kirby Carnival with PART TWO of my interview with the Hon. Michael Kirby AM! #KirbyCarnival #bestHashtagEver In this series, Mr Kirby references: Al-Kateb v Godwin [2004] HCA 37; 219 CLR 562; 78 ALJR 1099; 208 ALR 124 (6 Aug 2004) New South Wales v Commonwealth [2006] HCA 52; 81 ALJR 34; 231 ALR 1 (14 November 2006) Wurridjal v The Commonwealth of Australia [2009] HCA 2 (2 February 2009) PSA: You can access PART ONE of my interview with Mr Kirby here. And BONUS! When you listen to both parts 1 & 2 in succession, you may be able to claim 0.5 CPD points in substantive law (pending the rules in your state or territory). You’re welcome! . . . SEASON THREE of the Brief Case is proudly sponsored by The University of Queensland Law School. Discover a UQ postgraduate program custom-built for you. . . . With my sincere thanks once again to the team at QT Sydney for relieving my pre-Kirby heart palpitations with lavish accommodation at their luxe, designer hotel in the Sydney CBD! Next time you’re in town, say hello – I basically live here now (but don’t tell the concierge).

Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal. Catch us on Instagram (@briefcasepod) and the world wide web: www.briefcasepod.com. My guest in this episode is Professor Rain Liivoja, Professor and Deputy Dean (Research), TC Beirne School of Law, University of Queensland. . . . SEASON THREE of the Brief Case is proudly sponsored by The University of Queensland Law School. Discover a UQ postgraduate program custom-built for you. . . Skynet on the battlefield: Are the laws of war keeping up with technology? Rain discusses: The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court Brereton Report Roberts-Smith v Fairfax Media Publications Pty Limited (No 41) [2023] FCA 555 PSA: This episode may be CPD-claimable for 0.5 point in Substantive Law pending the rules in your State or Territory. . . PS: I really wanted to call this episode "War! Laws! What are they good for? (Sing it again)" but unfortunately my sense of propriety stopped me. But I assure I continue to work on eliminating that sense entirely.

Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal. Catch us on Instagram (@briefcasepod) and the world wide web: www.briefcasepod.com. My guest in this episode is Alison Cusack, Principal, Cusack & Co Maritime Law. . . . SEASON THREE of the Brief Case is proudly sponsored by The University of Queensland Law School. Discover a UQ postgraduate program custom-built for you. . . Titan(ic) maritime disasters and SOLAS Alison discusses: International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974 The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)