Law Talk WA

Season 5 - Episode 4: Know your rights and protections

In episode four we look at your rights. We start off with your rights when interacting with the criminal justice system, where LGBTIQA+SB people - and especially trans people - are particularly vulnerable in situations of detention.
We also answer questions relating to intimate partner violence and Family Violence Restraining Orders, as well as questions for de facto LGBTIQA+SB couples around inheritance rights and reproductive rights, and explain your rights in keeping your identity private.
 
Legal Aid WA
Sussex Street Community Law Services
Circle Green Community Legal
Clairs Keeley Lawyers
Curae Law
 
Other podcast partners
Community Legal
Law Access
 
Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information about the law and is not intended to constitute specific legal advice. You should always speak to a lawyer if you need legal advice about your particular situation. Legal Aid WA and our partners aim to provide accurate information but do not accept responsibility if it is not. Any services referred to which are not operated by Legal Aid WA are not endorsed or approved by Legal Aid WA or any participating organisation.
 

Season 5 - Episode 3: Gender affirmation, legally and medically speaking

In this episode we discuss how to affirm your gender, legally and medically. We offer tips in terms of practical guidance, psychological and other supports - including where to access information and organisations that can help.
We also discuss the new laws that recently came into force abolishing the Gender Reassignment Board.
 
Legal Aid WA
The Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages
Clairs Keeley Lawyers
Royal Perth Hospital
 
Other podcast partners
Community Legal
Law Access
 
Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information about the law and is not intended to constitute specific legal advice. You should always speak to a lawyer if you need legal advice about your particular situation. Legal Aid WA and our partners aim to provide accurate information but do not accept responsibility if it is not. Any services referred to which are not operated by Legal Aid WA are not endorsed or approved by Legal Aid WA or any participating organisation.
 

Season 5 - Episode 2: Facing up to discrimination – what can I do?

We continue to shine a light on discrimination against LGBTIQA+SB people in episode two, this time focussing on what you can do if you have been discriminated against, and where you can make a complaint.
 
Legal Aid WA
Equal Opportunity Commission
The Kids Research Institute Australia
Youth Pride Network
 
Other podcast partners
Community Legal
Law Access
 
Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information about the law and is not intended to constitute specific legal advice. You should always speak to a lawyer if you need legal advice about your particular situation. Legal Aid WA and our partners aim to provide accurate information but do not accept responsibility if it is not. Any services referred to which are not operated by Legal Aid WA are not endorsed or approved by Legal Aid WA or any participating organisation.
 

Season 5 - Episode 1: Wait… was that discrimination?

In this first episode, we’ll be talking about discrimination and what the law says about your rights not to be discriminated against in your employment, school, university or healthcare. 
 
Legal Aid WA
Equal Opportunity Commission
 
Other podcast partners
Community Legal
Law Access
 
Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information about the law and is not intended to constitute specific legal advice. You should always speak to a lawyer if you need legal advice about your particular situation. Legal Aid WA and our partners aim to provide accurate information but do not accept responsibility if it is not. Any services referred to which are not operated by Legal Aid WA are not endorsed or approved by Legal Aid WA or any participating organisation.
 

Season 4 - Episode 5: Resources for Change: Advice and Support for Users of Family Violence

If you are worried about the way you’re treating your partner or family, this episode is for you. In this final episode we provide advice and support for users of family violence. Our experts discuss the importance of taking responsibility and seeking supports to help change behaviour.
 
Legal Aid WA
Sussex Street Community Law Services
Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre
Communicare
 
Other podcast partners
Community Legal
Law Access
 
Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information about the law and is not intended to constitute specific legal advice. You should always speak to a lawyer if you need legal advice about your particular situation. Legal Aid WA and our partners aim to provide accurate information but do not accept responsibility if it is not. Any services referred to which are not operated by Legal Aid WA are not endorsed or approved by Legal Aid WA or any participating organisation.
 

Season 4 - Episode 4: Finding Stability: Strategies for Financial and Housing Issues caused by Family Violence

What constitutes financial abuse? If you have left your home because of family violence, what options do you have if you are at risk of homelessness? What can you do if you’re worried your partner will drain all the money from your shared account? Or stop paying the mortgage? Have you been hurt as a result of a criminal offence?
In this episode we cover a range of scenarios, providing information around financial and housing issues caused by family violence.
 
Legal Aid WA
Consumer Credit Legal Service
Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre
Circle Green
 
Other podcast partners
Community Legal
Law Access
 
Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information about the law and is not intended to constitute specific legal advice. You should always speak to a lawyer if you need legal advice about your particular situation. Legal Aid WA and our partners aim to provide accurate information but do not accept responsibility if it is not. Any services referred to which are not operated by Legal Aid WA are not endorsed or approved by Legal Aid WA or any participating organisation.
 

Season 4 - Episode 3: Family Violence in First Nations and Multicultural Communities

This episode is dedicated to the particular issues faced by First Nations people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who are in situations of family violence.
 
Legal Aid WA
   Women’s Legal Service WA
 
Other podcast partners
Community Legal
Law Access
Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information about the law and is not intended to constitute specific legal advice. You should always speak to a lawyer if you need legal advice about your particular situation. Legal Aid WA and our partners aim to provide accurate information but do not accept responsibility if it is not. Any services referred to which are not operated by Legal Aid WA are not endorsed or approved by Legal Aid WA or any participating organisation.

Season 4 - Episode 2: Safety Planning: Practical Tips for Keeping Safe

From abusive situations where family violence hasn’t yet fully escalated, to situations where a person has to suddenly leave their home due to family violence, we cover safety planning with practical tips, helpful hints on accessing support organisations, information on Family Violence Restraining Orders, and how family law can assist in keeping parents and children safe.
 
Legal Aid WA
Consumer Credit Legal Service
Ovis
 
Other podcast partners
Community Legal
Law Access
 
Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information about the law and is not intended to constitute specific legal advice. You should always speak to a lawyer if you need legal advice about your particular situation. Legal Aid WA and our partners aim to provide accurate information but do not accept responsibility if it is not. Any services referred to which are not operated by Legal Aid WA are not endorsed or approved by Legal Aid WA or any participating organisation.