S7 Episode 27: Daze in Court - "I'll Have What She's Having" Mediations, a History of Television, and Some New Case Law

In this episode, the Moderator Julia Eastoe joined by the Honourable Justice Lesley Taylor of the Court of Appeal, Foley's List barrister Amanda Carruthers and VWL's first President, Deanne Weir. Between them, they span the three decades since Victorian Women Lawyers was founded — what has changed, what it took to get here and what still requires grit today. They talk about the decisions that shaped their careers, what has changed in the profession across those thirty years, and what the next decade should hold for the women coming through behind them.

In this episode of Daze in Court, Foley's barrister Rohan Hoult is joined by List member Harriet Geddes and Natalie Scaramuzzo of marshalls+dent+wilmoth lawyers to discuss the role of family reports in parenting proceedings. They explore how family reports are considered by the courts, the significance of their recommendations and how legal practitioners can support clients throughout the process.

In this episode, Foley's barrister Steven Brnovic examines the role of integrity oversight bodies in holding government agencies and decision-makers accountable. He explores Integrity Oversight Victoria and the National Anti-Corruption Commission Inspector, with practical guidance on complaints, procedural fairness, apprehended bias and judicial review.

In this episode of Daze in Court, Foley's barrister Rohan Hoult sits down with The Honourable Justice Joshua Wilson to discuss his career at the Bar and on the Bench, the demands of judicial life and his longstanding interest in equity. The conversation dives into the intersection of equity principles and family law, highlighting the insights behind Justice Wilson's book co-authored with Ian Coleman SC, Wilson & Coleman's Equity in Family Law.

In this episode, Foley's barrister Nawaar Hassan examines the Harman obligation and the restrictions it places on using documents and information obtained through litigation. Through practical examples and recent authorities, it explores when the obligation applies, when it may end, and the issues that arise for government agencies, regulators and administrative law practitioners.