Episodes
195
Latest episode
Jun 2026
Language
EN
Welcome to Smarter Lawcast, the official podcast of Hall & Wilcox, a leading independent Australian law firm. We pride ourselves on our Smarter Law approach, where we work with our clients to creatively solve their legal and business challenges. Tune in to be educated and entertained by our experts’ take on topical legal issues. LinkedIn:@Hall & Wilcox Facebook:@HallandWilcox Instagram:@hallwilcox https://hallandwilcox.com.au/
Fay Calderone is joined by Sean Sullivan and Clare Kerleyto discuss reasonable management action and the challenges employers face when managing performance, conduct and workplace complaints. They explore common misconceptions, why workplace issues often escalate into legal claims and how employers can balance fairness, process and communication when managing difficult situations.
Fay Calderone is joined by Jessica Luker and Nicholas Beech to discuss the growing focus on psychosocial hazards in the workplace and what it means for employers. They explore what psychosocial risks are, how regulators are enforcingcompliance and what organisations should be thinking about when identifying, assessing and managing these risks.
Seun Idowu, Aash Velhal and Stephen Lin discuss how names reflect cultural identity and the role workplaces create in creating inclusive environments. They explore personal experiences of adapting names, the confidence to correct others and practical ways organisations can make it easier to get names right.
Fay Calderone is joined by Rosemary Roach and Piers Mitchem to discuss the legal and practical challenges organisations face when navigating restructures and redundancies. They explore what makes a redundancy genuinely compliant under the Fair Work Act, where employers commonly get it wrong and the practical steps organisations can take to reduce legal risk while leading workplace change with transparency and compassion.
Karl Rozenbergs, Alison Choy Flannigan and David Markham discuss how registered providers in Australia can manage debt risk under the new Aged Care Act 2024, including the shift to means-tested co-payments, what security of tenure rules mean in practice and practical steps providers can take to reduce risk early.
Seun Idowu and Sonia Sawant discuss the role names play inrecognising identity and fostering respect in the legal profession. They explore name fatigue, the pressure to anglicise and how greater awareness and confidence, particularly among the next generation, are driving more inclusive practices.
Seun Idowu and Kenny Trần discuss the significance of names in professional settings, including the impact of correct pronunciation, the use of diacritical marks and how small actions can signal respect and inclusion. They explore Kenny’s experience with court recognition of his name and what it means for culturally diverse communities.
Suzie Leask, Alison Baker and Eden Winokur discuss Australia’s privacy landscape, to celebrate Privacy Awareness Week 2026, which has a theme of ‘Trust is built here’. With businesses holding more data than ever before, organisations should focus on transparency, consent and security when it comes to customers’ personal information. They also highlight how the Australian Information Commissioner is now focusing as much on enforcement as dispute resolution.
Jacqueline McGrath and Adam Dimac unpack the capital versus revenue distinction in property development and why it remains a key ATO focus. They explore recent cases, common risk areas and practical steps, like strong documentation, to help manage risk.
Seun Idowu and Sumith Perera discuss what’s in a name and why it matters, including the cultural significance of names, the impact of mispronunciation and how getting names right can foster inclusion, respect and belonging in the workplace.
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