Content warning: This series deals with distressing themes. It discusses domestic and family violence and deceased persons, alongside working with and defending perpetrators of violence. Please ensure you exercise discretion and sensitivity when listening.   A podcast series on the coercive control reforms hosted by Hayley Dean. This series is part of a Legal Aid NSW training package on coercive control. In our final episode, Hayley speaks with Jane Corcoran and Rachael Dobson about family and crime cross-practice issue.   In this episode Hayley refers to the Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS). Clients can be referred for legal advice by calling 1800 551 589.  Social support workers for men can be reached on 1300 003 277 and social support workers for women can be reached on 1800 113 277.

Content warning: This series deals with distressing themes. It discusses domestic and family violence and deceased persons, alongside working with and defending perpetrators of violence. Please ensure you exercise discretion and sensitivity when listening.   A podcast series on the coercive control reforms hosted by Hayley Dean. This series is part of a Legal Aid NSW training package on coercive control. In this episode Hayley speaks with Madeleine Avenell SC, Rodney Vlais and Dr Andrew Ellis about working with offenders.   This episode also includes reference to a case where a special verdict was reached. The case referred to is the decision of R v Huynh [2023] NSWSC 920. The full judgment can be read here.

Content warning: This series deals with distressing themes. It discusses domestic and family violence and deceased persons, alongside working with and defending perpetrators of violence. Please ensure you exercise discretion and sensitivity when listening.   A podcast series on the coercive control reforms hosted by Hayley Dean. This series is part of a Legal Aid NSW training package on coercive control. In this episode Hayley speaks with Madeleine Avenell SC, Rodney Vlais and Dr Andrew Ellis about working with offenders.

Content warning: This series deals with distressing themes. It discusses domestic and family violence and deceased persons, alongside working with and defending perpetrators of violence. Please ensure you exercise discretion and sensitivity when listening.   A podcast series on the coercive control reforms hosted by Hayley Dean. This series is part of a Legal Aid NSW training package on coercive control. In this episode Hayley speaks again to Madeleine Avenell SC about running a defence to the new offence.   For further information related to coercive control and this podcast, please visit the coercive control page on the Legal Aid NSW website.

Content warning: This series deals with distressing themes. It discusses domestic and family violence and deceased persons, alongside working with and defending perpetrators of violence. Please ensure you exercise discretion and sensitivity when listening.   A podcast series on the coercive control reforms hosted by Hayley Dean. This series is part of a Legal Aid NSW training package on coercive control. In this episode Hayley speaks to Madeleine Avenell SC about the elements of the new coercive control offence.

Content warning: This series deals with distressing themes. It discusses domestic and family violence and deceased persons, alongside working with and defending perpetrators of violence. Please ensure you exercise discretion and sensitivity when listening.   A podcast series on the coercive control reforms hosted by Hayley Dean. This series is part of a Legal Aid NSW training package on coercive control. This episode is the second part of Hayley’s discussion with Dr Jane Wangmann.

Content warning: This series deals with distressing themes. It discusses domestic and family violence and deceased persons, alongside working with and defending perpetrators of violence. Please ensure you exercise discretion and sensitivity when listening.   A podcast series on the coercive control reforms hosted by Hayley Dean. This series is part of a Legal Aid NSW training package on coercive control. In this episode Hayley is joined by Dr Jane Wangmann to discuss what coercive control is and the background to the reforms.

A podcast series by Sophie Anderson, Paul Coady and Caitlin Akthar, with some special guests.   Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW.   In this episode, Caitlin & Paul discuss the following cases: Bugmy v DPP [2024] NSWCA 70R v RB [2024] NSWSC 471El Seidi v R [2021] NSWCCA 303 Lang v The Queen [2023] HCA 29Hatahet v R [2023] NSWCCA 305   Paul also makes reference to a Circular from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) on the question of whether psychologists are qualified to diagnose psychological disorders. You can find that article here.   If you wish to reach out with comments or suggestions for future episodes, the hosts can be contacted on: 5casespodcast@gmail.com

A podcast series by Sophie Anderson, Paul Coady and Caitlin Akthar, with some special guests.   Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW.   In this episode, Caitlin goes solo to highlight the following cases: Jenkinson v R [2024] NSWCCA 34 R v IP [2023] NSWCCA 314 Lupton v R [2024] NSWCCA 29 Khanat v R (Cth) [2024] NSWCCA 41 Bazzi v R [2024] NSWCCA 35   If you wish to reach out with comments or suggestions for future episodes, the hosts can be contacted on: 5casespodcast@gmail.com

This episode of the podcast discusses the state-wide expansion of the Child Sexual Offence Evidence Program (CSOEP). This follows the extended pilot program at Sydney and Newcastle District Courts and is established by the Criminal Procedure Amendment (Child Sexual Offence Evidence) Act 2023 (NSW). This podcast features three of Legal Aid's more experienced practitioners with the CSOEP pilot: Helen Shaw, Senior Solicitor, Indictable Team 2Leanne Mellor, Senior Solicitor, Newcastle Crime TeamNguyen Ngo, Solicitor IV, High Risk Offenders Unit This podcast serves as a follow up to Helen Shaw's podcast from 2020 discussing the pilot program, which you can find here. Also referred to in the podcast is the UK Advocate's Gateway website, which is available here.

A podcast series by Caitlin Akthar, Sophie Anderson and Paul Coady, with some special guests.   Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW.   In this episode, Sophie and Caitlin highlight the following cases: R v Narouz [2024] NSWCCA 14 Wells v R [2024] NSWCCA 8 Hickey v Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) [2024] NSWSC 191 AM v R [2024] NSWCCA 26 Baines v Rex [2023] NSWCCA 302   If you wish to reach out with comments or suggestions for future episodes, the hosts can be contacted on: 5casespodcast@gmail.com

A podcast series by Caitlin Akthar, Sophie Anderson and Paul Coady, with some special guests.   Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW.   In this episode, Sophie and Caitlin highlight the following cases: Elwood v Director of Public Prosecutions [2023] NSWSC 772 Tuxford v Director of Public Prosecutions [2023] NSWSC 1300 R v DK [2023] NSWCCA 281 McNamara v The King [2023] HCA 36 R (NSW Police) v Mainfreight Pty Ltd [2023] NSWDC 459   If you wish to reach out with comments or suggestions for future episodes, the hosts can be contacted on: 5casespodcast@gmail.com

A podcast series by Paul Coady, Caitlin Akthar and Sophie Anderson with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW.   In this episode, Caitlin and Paul highlight the following cases: ZXT (a pseudonym) v R [2023] NSWCCA 222 TM v R [2023] NSWCCA 185 Waldron v R [2023] NSWCCA 128 Ngo v R [2023] NSWCCA 201 Darlington v Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) [2023] NSWSC 1139   If you wish to reach out with comments or suggestions for future episodes, the hosts can be contacted on: 5casespodcast@gmail.com

A podcast series by Paul Coady, Caitlin Akthar and Sophie Anderson, with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW.   In this episode Paul and Sophie highlight the following cases: BDO v The Queen [2023] HCA 16 AB v R [2023] NSWCCA 165 XU v R [2023] NSWCCA 93 Al-Salmani v King [2023] NSWCCA 83 Commissioner of Police, NSW Police Force v Alahmad [2023] NSWSC 762   host can be contacted on: 5casespodcast@gmail.com

A podcast series by Paul Coady, Caitlin Akthar and Sophie Anderson, with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW. In this episode Caitlin and Sophie highlight the following cases: R v Dyson [2023] NSWCCA 132 Ritchie v R [2023] NSWCCA 153 AD v State of NSW [2023] NSWCA 115 McQuillan v R (No 2) [2023] NSWSC 443 Commissioner of Police v Walker [2023] NSWSC 539   The hosts can be contacted on: 5casespodcast@gmail.com.

Disclaimer: the views in this podcast may not reflect the views of Legal Aid NSW. This podcast contains reference to drug use, violence and trauma, listener discretion is advised. Cody Baxter sits down with Brad, a Dharug and Kamilaroi man, father and former inmate. Brad shares his experience of being a young Aboriginal man in custody, advice for lawyers when working with clients in custody and his perspective of the legal system.

A podcast by Paul Coady, Caitlin Akthar and Sophie Anderson, with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW. In this episode Paul and Caitlin highlight the following cases: BA v King [2023] HCA 14 PJ v R [2023] NSWCCA 105 Zheng v R [2023] NSWCCA 64 Lawrence v R [2023] NSWCCA 110 DPP v Rotumah [2022] VCC 1532

“A practical guide to sentences in the Local Court” - a podcast which does exactly what the title says! This excellent informative conversation style podcast is between Robyn and Anna which unpacks what to do to prepare for a plea in mitigation in the Local Court. NOTE: There are several complimentary materials which it is highly recommended that you read before or whilst listening to this podcast. Here is the link Robyn and Anna have combined extensive experience in practising in solely in criminal law and are during this podcast they provide an insightful and excellent guide to what to do, say and prepare on behalf of your client. Robyn Fraser began her legal career with Legal Aid NSW in 2003, and since then has worked in various areas of criminal law practice including Inner City Local Courts, the Indictable Appeals Unit, Parramatta Drug Court, Northern Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA), the Crown Solicitor’s Office (Inquiries team), and the Criminal Indictable Unit at Sydney Central.  Robyn is currently the Solicitor in Charge of the Newcastle Regional Office and is an Accredited Specialist in criminal law. Anna Pankhurst started her career as a Tipstaff to a Supreme Court Judge in 2010, then worked at Crown Solicitors Office in the Inquiries and Torts sections. Anna then worked for the Sydney ODPP, before working at the Redfern ALS office where she managed the SCB practice and then the (the Bidura now Sydney) Children’s court. In 2015 Anna moved to Newcastle and returned to the ODPP. In November 2019 she commenced at Coffs Harbour Legal Aid as the Senior Solicitor Crime Practice Manager.

This Podcast is all about CHILD SEXUAL ASSAULT PILOT MATTERS: Practice, protocols, procedures and points of difference to other trial matters. This podcast covers all the practical information you need about these matters. Helen Shaw is a senior solicitor in Team 2 of the Criminal Indictable Section in head office at Legal Aid. Helen was admitted as a solicitor in 1998 and has practised predominantly in the area of criminal indictable matters in both private practice and at Legal Aid. Helen has instructed counsel in numerous “pilot” trial matters since their introduction at Sydney and Newcastle District Courts. Outside of law, Helen loves dabbling in foreign languages, travel (but Covid-19 has temporarily halted that passion), modern history, literature, food, sport, and genealogy.

In this podcast, solicitors Tim Khoo and Diane Elston discuss the Child Protection Register, Child Protection Prohibition Orders and some of the findings of the LECC review, ‘Operation Tusket’ into the NSW Child Protection Register (CPR). Apart from a general overview of the legislative framework they discuss: Why it is important for all practitioners to have a baseline knowledge of the CPRHow a person becomes a registrable person, and circumstances where practitioners can seek to avoid the registration of their clients, including the relatively new judicial discretion for childrenUnderstanding the definition of a ‘single incident’ how it relates to registration and reporting periodsThat ‘Operation Tusket’ revealed many errors made by the NSW Police in administering the CPR. The findings highlighted the need for practitioners to double check that their client has been registered appropriately and had their reporting period calculated accurately. They also discuss the practical measures to be taken if errors have been identified.What a Child Protection Prohibition Order is and how it is different from CPR registrationSome practical tips for working with clients who are dealing with CPR issuesThe fact sheet referenced in the podcast is able to be found on Legal Aid NSW Intranet along with Tim’s paper and also Diane's paper. Tim Khoo is a Senior Solicitor at the Children’s Legal Service and is based in Parramatta. He has been working in the children’s criminal jurisdiction for many years and is an accredited Children’s Law Specialist. Diane Elston is a Solicitor in the High Risk Offenders Unit. She is an Accredited Criminal Law Specialist and joined Legal Aid in 2019.