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 suppor

So … can I have a free lawyer?

Nov 10th, 2023 35m 13s

Law can be expensive, and often people feel like they either have bear that financial burden, or risk representing themselves court. But there are options available if you can’t afford a lawyer and still want to fight your case, like Legal Aid

Am I safe to report domestic violence?

Nov 1st, 2023 31m 49s

Domestic violence is often a hidden crime, but if you know someone who is experiencing it, there are safe ways to help. In this episode, Trudie Cameron from Armstrong Legal joins Amy for a candid conversation about domestic violence and the law

So you think you know traffic laws.

Oct 25th, 2023 36m 5s

Have you ever heard of the 10% over the speed limit rule? Turns out that’s not a thing. In this episode, Amy teams up with traffic law specialist Mickaela Mate from Mate Lawyers to bust some of the most common driving law myths, as well as shed

Can you be paid to make a baby?

Oct 18th, 2023 25m 59s

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 donation. With laws that differ substantially from country to country, there’s a lot to unpack with this o

Can using Chat GPT get me fired?

Oct 11th, 2023 33m 9s

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

Is a Will even important?

Oct 4th, 2023 39m 10s

Last season when speaking with Monica Ross-Maranik from Keypoint Law, Amy promised she’d get a Will done. Well she hasn’t yet, but she does have some more questions about Wills. Monica is back to share her insights into the importance of wills,

Why should I trust the legal system?

Sep 27th, 2023 32m 23s

In this episode, Amy dives into 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 Antho

What happens if I get into trouble overseas?

Sep 20th, 2023 28m 35s

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

What are my rights as a tenant?

Sep 13th, 2023 33m 21s

To kick off Season 2, Amy dives into a topic that's relatable for all of us: renting and tenant rights. She chats with Grant Arbuthnot from the Tenants Union to break down the common slip-ups tenants make when dealing with landlords. Plus, they

Can I say that on social media?

May 10th, 2022 32m 17s

So, things got a bit heated in your group chat – but can you really be sued for insulting someone on social media? Is it safe to criticise a politician, a celebrity, or a badly cooked restaurant lobster? And does ‘no offence but it’s true’ stac

What rights do temporary visa holders have?

May 3rd, 2022 34m

Moving to a new country is challenging enough, while also having to navigate the maze of our complex immigration system. But what rights do temporary visa holders have, how do you prove your long-distance romance is legitimate, and can lawyers

I just got swindled. Who can I sue?

Apr 26th, 2022 23m 58s

Going on a date with someone who doesn’t look like their profile pic can be bad enough – but is it a crime to not be who you say you are? From Tinder swindlers and scam callers, to catfishing and global extortion, we explore the laws of decepti

Starting a business: what can possibly go wrong?

Apr 19th, 2022 29m 16s

Whether it’s a bricks and mortar small business, or an online side hustle, there is so much small business owners must navigate without the luxury of HR departments or in-house counsel. How lawyers can help register your million-dollar idea, ne

What are my rights at work?

Apr 12th, 2022 35m 5s

When signing a contract for a new job, most of us are guilty of skimming over the clauses and fine print: and it can come back to bite us. Whether it’s taking a redundancy, negotiating a salary, cutting shifts, or rejecting requests for annual

Can we refund 2020? Recouping the costs of COVID cancellations

Apr 5th, 2022 31m 30s

Regrettably we couldn’t cancel 2020: and it seems many of us are still struggling to get our money back from postponed holidays and cancelled bookings caused by snap border closures. Can tourism operators refuse to refund bookings when state go

I got caught with drugs. Is my life over?

Mar 29th, 2022 33m 34s

In short, no. Our experts explain the penalties and pathways when facing charges of possessing drugs, how it can impact on job and travel plans and where to find the right advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feeling the strain: can I claim workers comp?

Mar 22nd, 2022 38m 21s

Claiming “worker’s comp” can lead to jokes and raised eyebrows, but workplace injury affects more people than you think (even Kim Kardashian has suffered one). Find out the differences in personal injury across the states and whether you’re cov

Jury duty: why you don’t want to get out of it

Mar 15th, 2022 35m 29s

You’ve received the summons, but what happens next? How do you tell your boss you need several weeks off work? Will you be paid? Is the food good? What do you do when your friends beg for gossip about the case? Our criminal law expert explains

Where there’s a will, there’s a day in court?

Mar 8th, 2022 31m 48s

Can you leave everything to your cat? Do scribbled wishes on a napkin count as a final testament? What if no one finds it? And why, despite the inevitability of death, are so many of us still so bad at building a watertight will?See omnystudio.

Can my neighbour really make me do that?

Mar 1st, 2022 30m 22s

Knocking on the door to borrow a hammer and laughs over weekend barbeques: for many of us, such friendly neighbour chats are as unrelatable as a soapie script. We are more likely to complain about an overgrown tree branch, or an ear-splitting r

I’m bankrupt, now what?

Feb 22nd, 2022 32m 23s

Declaring bankruptcy in movies is often pretty dramatic, so you might think that it means you’re hitting rock bottom. Lawfully Explained’s expert is here to explain how declaring bankruptcy sometimes is the thing that can set you free.See omn

Unhappy marriage, happy divorce?

Feb 15th, 2022 30m 3s

‘No fault’ divorce means Australian courts will not consider why a marriage has ended: and statistically many once happy unions do. Our expert explains why divorce battles turn ugly, what is worth (and not worth) fighting over, and how you can

Should I represent myself in court?

Feb 8th, 2022 32m 34s

It might seem a simple case of putting forward your case: you’ve seen all the crime dramas on Netflix, you know how it works. But will a judge go easy on you (given you didn’t even go to law school) or yell at you? Will the real lawyers in the

How much will this cost me?

Feb 1st, 2022 26m 26s

Why is everything measured in six-minute intervals and do you have to pay for your lawyer’s coffee break? And what does no-win, no fee actually mean? Our expert explains what exactly is a billable hour, eligibility for Legal Aid, and how to hav