As governments like Australia and the US scale back their commitments to international assistance, what power structures are left in place when billionaires and foundations step in? How can charities best operate on an international level? Find out from Natalie Silver in this episode!

In July, the International Court of Justice delivered its landmark Advisory Opinion on Climate Change. What, though, did the Court say? How are states legally obliged to address the urgent existential threat that climate change poses? Find out from @proftimstephens.bsky.social in today's episode!

Great pleasure to speak with Eamonn Murphy about the ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change on the fantastic @justcauseusyd.bsky.social podcast

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In the wake of the government's release of the National Climate Risk Assessment, what is climate justice? How do we compensate those affected by disasters? How are states failing to properly respond to the climate crisis, and how can we change this? Find out from Rosemary Lyster in today's episode!

Why has Australia placed so few sanctions on Israel? Why are we still exporting fighter jet parts to a state that continues to deny humanitarian relief to civilians in Gaza? Can sanctions be an effective means of changing Israel’s behaviour? Find out from Ben Saul in today's episode.

What implications do videolink technologies bear for the criminal process? What threat do remote proceedings pose for access to justice? How might emerging technologies be adopted by criminal courts and prisons? Find out from @carolyn-mckay.bsky.social in today's episode!

What does justice look like for victims of atrocity crimes? How can they participate in the criminal process? Are international criminal tribunals even the best means of addressing violations? How else might we support victims? Find out from @rachelkillean.bsky.social in today's episode!

Did you know there are currently over 18,000 pieces of legislation in Australia? How did legislation become so voluminous and complex, what does this mean for the rule of law and the rights of the individual? Find out from Prof Lisa Burton Crawford in today's episode!

As the humanitarian crisis in Palestine intensifies, international law has seemed powerless against the mounting civilian casualties and widespread famine caused by Israel's military campaign. How can the legal community step in? Find out from Dr Tamer Morris in today's episode.

Just Cause is back for Season 3! In this first episode, we are joined by Emeritus Professor Barbara McDonald to discuss the development of privacy law, and the implications of the recently implemented statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy. Listen here!
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Just Cause, Sydney Law School’s social justice podcast, is back for another season in 2025, and we want you to be part of it! 

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