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The Elephant in the Courtroom

The Elephant in the Courtroom

By: Nick Hogan Awais Ahmad
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 This is The Elephant in the Courtroom, a show about the law, its people and what goes on behind the routine appearance of the legal machine. Hosted by Sydney Barristers Nick Hogan and Awais Ahmad. All matters and things discussed in this show are for discussion purposes only and not to be taken as legal adviceCopyright 2025 All rights reserved. Economics
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  • The Elephant in the Courtroom - Episode 7 - Malcolm Turnbull AC

    The Elephant in the Courtroom - Episode 7 - Malcolm Turnbull AC
    Aug 29 2025

    In this episode the Elephants meet former Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull AC. It’s a feast for the mind as they talk threats to the Rule of Law in a world of lies and shifting narratives, taking on the British Government in the Spycatcher case and how he used his legal training to tackle the big issues as Kerry Packer’s lawyer and as PM. It’s a ripper so strap in!
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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • The Elephant in the Courtroom - Episode 6

    The Elephant in the Courtroom - Episode 6
    Jun 25 2025

    In this episode, the Elephants talk privacy, proof and dignity as they discuss Justice Lee’s decision in Lehrmann Higgins, the Full Federal Court’s dismissal of the Ben Roberts-Smith appeal and the freshly minted statutory tort of breach of privacy. We hope you enjoy the joust.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • The Elephant in the Courtroom - Episode 4 Preview - James Allsop AC

    The Elephant in the Courtroom - Episode 4 Preview - James Allsop AC
    Mar 30 2025

    James Allsop AC is a giant of the Australian legal fraternity. His reputation precedes him and in this episode the Elephants do a deep dive into James’ perspectives on everything from the role of the judge, judicial bullying, the Novak Djokevic legal unreasonableness case, and the learnings about right brain thinking he got from reading the book “The Master and his Emissary” by famed polymath and thinker, Dr Ian McGilchrist. And much more…

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    4 mins
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