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Going through a relationship breakdown is difficult for anyone. When you add children to the equation and tensions escalate to the point of legal proceedings, it's hard to spot a winner.
That’s why the 2024 amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 hold such significant interest for those working in the field or facing a family law matter.
In this episode, Senior Associate and Practice Leader of Relationship Law, Rob Dilley, talks to Arbitrator, Mediator and Barrister, Colin Forrest SC. Colin also served as a trial judge in the Family Court of Australia for ten years before resigning in 2021.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
- The new amendments that place the rights of the child to see the parents at the forefront (not the rights of the parents to see the child)
- Why it’s now harder for court orders to be changed
- How the role of Independent Children’s Lawyers has changed
Disclaimer
While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.
For more information please visit:
Our extensive online resources on Family Law.
For more information on the family law reforms, here's a fact sheet for parents prepared by the Attorney-General's Department.
You can also download our free eBook, Families and the Law: A guide to help you navigate the family law system.
If you have a legal issue and live in regional NSW you can find out more at Catherine Henry Lawyers, or call the team on 1800 874 949.
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
15. Part 2 - CHL Clients Share Their Botched Cosmetic Surgery Stories
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Join us for this special episode of Law Matters, where three former clients of Catherine Henry Lawyers discuss their experiences with botched cosmetic surgery, from their decision-making process to the procedure and the subsequent legal action.
A word of warning: While these stories are graphic and alarming, we believe it's imperative for others to understand the experiences these women have endured and how to identify a reputable surgeon.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How first impressions differed greatly from the surgery experience
- How to confirm the licence of your potential surgeon
- The legal process for cosmetic surgery negligence from a client perspective
Disclaimer
While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.
For more information please visit:
Listen to the previous Law Matters Podcast episode on Cosmetic Surgery Reforms.
Find out more about Cosmetic Surgery Negligence.
Look up a practitioner with AHPRA.
If you have experienced poor or substandard care from a cosmetic surgeon, please get in touch to see if we can help you - enquire online or call 1800 874 949.
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
On the face of it, there’s been a crackdown on cosmetic surgery. But is it enough to keep rogue practitioners from causing harm to unsuspecting patients?
In this episode of Law Matters, Practice Leader of Health Law, Rosemary Listing, talks to barrister and nurse, Ngaire Watson. Ngaire specialises in health and medical litigation and is also a spokesperson on health law and medical negligence with the Australian Lawyers Alliance.
Rosemary and Ngaire discuss the problems within the cosmetic surgery sector and how several reforms introduced in 2023 will impact the industry from a health and safety perspective.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- About the different reforms that have been introduced for cosmetic surgery, specifically around advertising, online presence and the use of the word ‘surgeon’
- Why rogue practitioners are so difficult to police
- What options are available if you’ve been a victim of cosmetic surgery gone wrong.
Disclaimer
While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.
For more information please visit:
- Listen to our previous episode of Law Matters on Cosmetic Surgery.
- Find out more about the law and Medical Negligence.
If you have a legal issue and live in NSW you can find out more at Catherine Henry Lawyers, or call the team on 1800 874 949.
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
14. New Legislation: Voluntary Assisted Dying in NSW with Dr. John Ward
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Access to a dignified death, free from pain and suffering, should be available to all.
In this episode of Law Matters, Catherine Henry is joined by Hunter senior geriatrician, founding Chair of Hunter Ageing Alliance, and 2024 NSW Senior Australian of the Year, Dr. John Ward to explore the profound implications of the recently introduced Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) laws in NSW.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- Why NSW may be at an advantage by being the last state to implement these laws
- A better understanding of the nuanced decisions and challenges faced by terminally ill individuals and their care providers
- The practical aspects of the VAD legislation, including eligibility criteria, safeguards, and the role of medical practitioners in facilitating compassionate end-of-life care
- The potential impact of VAD laws on people living in rural and remote areas.
Disclaimer
While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.
For more information please visit:
Q&A on Voluntary Assisted Dying.
Find out more about VAD from NSW Health.
If you have a legal issue and live in NSW you can find out more at Catherine Henry Lawyers, or call the team on 1800 874 949.
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
13. The Purpose of Inquests with Former Deputy State Coroner, Hugh Dillon
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Inquests provide an important process to examine unexplained deaths. They serve to provide families with some form of solace for their loss, and the community with lessons to avoid repeating past mistakes. But some say the coronial inquest system is broken.
In this episode of Law Matters with Catherine Henry Lawyers, guest host Ray Watterson, Adjunct Professor, School of Law, La Trobe University and former Associate Professor of Law at the University of Newcastle, talks to former Deputy State Coroner, Hugh Dillon about the current state of inquests in NSW, the recommendations that have been made in a previous parliamentary inquiry, and how the system may improve in the future.
In this episode you’ll find out:
- Why those who have worked in the system for years feel it needs an overhaul
- What will happen with the 35 recommendations made in the 2021 select committee inquiry into coronial inquests
- Why some families are left waiting years for answers and what can be done about it
- The good that coronial inquests can do when the system works well
Disclaimer
While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.
For more information please visit:
Find out more about coronial inquests here.
If you have a legal issue and live in NSW you can find out more at Catherine Henry Lawyers, or call the team on 1800 874 949.
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
12. Part 2 - Groundbreaking Legal Cases in Gender Diversity with Rachael Wallbank
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Recently retired family lawyer, accredited family law specialist, and University of Newcastle law academic, Rachael Wallbank has played a pivotal role in numerous groundbreaking cases in Australia involving individuals identifying as transgender or intersex.
In part two of our two-part special, Catherine Henry engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Rachael, exploring the transformative cases that have reshaped legal perspectives for individuals who identify as being a different gender to what they were assigned at birth.
In this episode you’ll find out:
- How the landmark case Re Kevin changed how the law considers gender for the purposes of marriage
- How another landmark case changed the way pre-adolescent people and their families can access medical intervention
- How cases involving diversity should be treated in the law.
Disclaimer
While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.
For more information please visit:
If anything in this episode brought something up for you, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
If you have a legal issue and live in NSW you can find out more at Catherine Henry Lawyers, or call the team on 1800 874 949.
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
12. Part 1 - Groundbreaking Legal Cases in Gender Diversity with Rachael Wallbank
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Join Catherine Henry and recently retired family lawyer, accredited family law specialist, and University of Newcastle law academic, Rachael Wallbank for this two-part special where we explore the pivotal legal cases that have significantly influenced the legal landscape in Australia for individuals identifying as transgender or intersex.
In part one of this interview, Catherine and Rachael explore Rachael's extensive legal career. In part two, they delve into the groundbreaking cases that have been integral to her professional journey.
In this episode you’ll find out:
- How Rachael Wallbank became the first lawyer in NSW to transition
- Why the laws that govern medical procedures around gender are so important for people who experience gender diversity
- How Rachael tackled landmark cases that changed the way the courts look at gender diversity in relation to both marriage and pre-adolescent medical interventions.
Disclaimer
While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.
For more information please visit:
If anything in this episode brought something up for you, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
If you have a legal issue and live in NSW you can find out more at Catherine Henry Lawyers, or call the team on 1800 874 949.
Monday Sep 25, 2023
11. The Impact of Elder Law on Older Australians with Rodney Lewis AM
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Growing older is a privilege, but let’s face it, our elders are not always treated with the respect they should be. In this episode of Law Matters, Catherine Henry delves into the many areas of elder law with one of the nation’s foremost elder law experts, Rodney Lewis AM.
In this episode you’ll find out:
- The many varied aspects of elder law
- Aged care reform and legal issues surrounding this, including the problem with immunity for aged care providers
- Why we need more experts within elder law in Australia
- What elder abuse is and what legal action is available to you
Disclaimer
While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.
For more information:
Download your free copy of Growing Older, an eBook produced by Catherine Henry Lawyers on the common legal issues faced by those aged over 55.
Take a look at our online resources on Elder Law here.
Find out more about the legal support provided to those over 55 by Catherine Henry Lawyers here.
If you have a legal issue and live in regional NSW you can find out more at Catherine Henry Lawyers, or call the team on 1800 874 949.
Friday Aug 25, 2023
10. Contesting An Estate with Jane Needham SC
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Contesting an estate can be a long and difficult road. In this episode of Law Matters, the team at Catherine Henry Lawyers looks at why people contest estates, when it’s legally valid for someone to dispute a will, and how best to navigate through the murky waters of wills and estates. Join Practice Leader of Relationship Law, Rob Dilley, in conversation with Jane Needham SC for this enlightening interview on contesting estates.
In this episode you’ll find out:
- Why clients seeking clear financial outcomes are the easier cases
- How emotions and family relationships can make contesting estates fraught with difficulties
- When and why collaborative process can be beneficial in disputes regarding wills and estates
Disclaimer
While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.
For more information:
Find out more about wills and estates here.
If you have a legal issue and live in regional NSW you can find out more at Catherine Henry Lawyers, or call the team on 1800 874 949.
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
9. Speaking Up: Maternal Birth Trauma with Amy Dawes
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
One in three mothers are likely to experience trauma during childbirth, yet it’s something that’s not talked about enough.
In this episode of Law Matters – to highlight Birth Trauma Awareness Week – Catherine Henry speaks to Co-Founder and CEO of the Australasian Birth Trauma Association, Amy Dawes, about her birth trauma experience and why she wants to see a national inquiry established.
This year the theme of Birth Trauma Awareness Week is postpartum PTSD. Catherine and Amy talk through what postpartum PTSD is and why our expectant mothers must be informed of the risks involved with birth.
Catherine and Amy delve into the stories of women who have experienced unnecessary trauma, the lasting impacts it has had on their lives, and what can be done about it.
Where to find help:
There are many organisations ready to help people who have experienced birth trauma.
For support after birth trauma for yourself or family members:
Australasian Birth Trauma Association
A volunteer-led initiative providing support to those who have experienced birth-related trauma through 1-on-1 chat sessions with a specially trained Peer Support Volunteer:
For posttraumatic mental health needs:
For support for the emotional challenges of becoming a parent:
COPE: Centre of Perinatal Excellence
Free telephone support and counselling for perinatal depression:
The Gidget Foundation Australia
For support around perinatal anxiety and depression:
Disclaimer
While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.
This episode may be confronting and triggering for some people. Please know there is help available including Lifeline on 13 11 14.
For more information:
Find out more about birth trauma and the law here.
Read our birth trauma client's stories here.
If you have a legal issue and live in regional NSW you can find out more at Catherine Henry Lawyers, or call the team on 1800 874 949.