Season 2

How just are Australia’s laws? Researchers at Melbourne Law School delve into every aspect of justice to assess how it is fairing in this podcast series hosted by former ABC radio journalist Jon Faine.

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Episode #2 // Big Brother in the consulting room: should doctors tell patients when they are using AI to record them?

AI is now listening in in the doctor’s clinic, with products known as ‘AI scribes’ increasingly being used to draft patients’ medical records. This might save doctors time and reduce burnout. But what are the legal implications of this new practice? Are regulators doing enough to make sure AI scribes are safe and fit for purpose?


Episode #1 // Is Trump subverting American democracy? Will the Constitution get in his way?

President Trump started the war on Iran without Congressional approval and reissued tariffs after the Supreme Court’s ruling. Some of his political strategists are floating plans to control who can vote in future elections. Is any of this legal? Constitutional Law expert Professor Will Partlett explains.