Welcome to FLPA TALKS: A Family Law podcast. With over 1000 members, the Family Law Practitioners Association of Queensland (FLPA) is the state’s leading body r...
In this episode, Helen Davison, barrister-at-law, interviews recently retired District Court Judge and Judge of the Planning and Environment Court, Michael Rackemann. He shares his advice on many topics, including:
How not to infuriate a judge and advocacy tips
The challenges facing judges
Working in areas of the law which expose judges and practitioners to distressing content.
Lastly, retired Judge Rackemann speaks about mental health and his own health challenges.
This is a powerful interview, not to be missed.
His speech entitled “How to infuriate a judge” can be accessed here: Speech—How to infuriate a judge.
If you require assistance, the following services are available to the public and members of the Law Society of Queensland and the Bar Association of Queensland:
In an emergency call “000”
Lifeline on 13 11 14 for 24/7 support.
Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467.
For members of the Law Society of Queensland: LawCare - www.qls.com.au/Services/Personal-Services/LawCare
For members of the Queensland Bar Association: Bar Care - qldbar.asn.au/baq-cms/bar-care
For other resources on mental health for lawyers visit qls.com.au/Practising-law-in-Qld/Resources/Resilience-and-wellbeing/resources-for-individuals
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Changing Laws and Changing Perspectives
Responding to domestic violence has been one of the great legal and legislative challenges of recent times. With both state and Federal Governments passing recent legislation aiming to reflect our understanding of the nature of this violence and better respond to it.
In this episode, FLPA Board member and Secretary Matt Taylor talks with Nadia Bromley, CEO of Women’s Legal Service QLD, to discuss recent changes, what they had seen and what they hoped to see from the State Legislation. And, if that’s not enough he also talked to Barrister Reimin Hii to look at how some of our Pacific neighbours are responding to the challenge.
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Things I Wish I Knew - Neil McGregor and Blake Hatchman
This episode is the second in our recurring series of podcasts called Things I Wish I Knew. In this series, FLPA Secretary and barrister Matt Taylor brings together a senior member of the profession with a practitioner earlier in their career, and invites them to chat.
In this episode, Neil McGregor talks with new barrister Blake Hatchman.
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Bar, Bench and Mediation
In this episode ‘Bar, Bench and Mediation, FLPA Board Member Amy Honan talks to former Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) Judge, Margaret (Margie) Cassidy.
With a career that spans nearly two decades on the bench—first as a State Magistrate and later as a Federal Magistrate and Judge—Margie has been a prominent figure in the family law arena. Now, in her new role as a mediator and arbitrator, she brings a fresh perspective to resolving family law disputes. Tune in as Margie shares reflections from her time on the bench, her transition to mediation and arbitration, and her thoughts on the evolving landscape of family law.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the nuances of family law, alternative dispute resolution, and Margie’s unique journey from judge to impartial mediator.
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Things I wish I knew - Sarah talks to Tanisha
This episode of FLPA TALKS: A Family Law Podcast is the first of a recurrent podcast series called ‘Things I wish I knew'.
In episodes in this series, FLPA Secretary and barrister Matt Taylor brings together a senior member of the profession with a comparatively less experienced practitioner, and invites them to chat.
In this episode of ‘Things I wish I knew’, solicitor, parenting co-ordinator and long term FLPA member Sarah Cleeland talks with her ‘padawan’ from Life Law Solutions on the Sunshine Coast, Tanisha Watts.
Welcome to FLPA TALKS: A Family Law podcast. With over 1000 members, the Family Law Practitioners Association of Queensland (FLPA) is the state’s leading body representing those who work in family law – solicitors, barristers, social workers, psychologists, members of the judiciary and associated fields. Family law is a wonderfully rewarding career, but is not without its challenges. Join us as we explore the issues that impact on the practice and wellbeing of family law practitioners. We hope our episodes will not only inform and inspire you, but encourage you to reach your potential.
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