Caitlin Dagher And Samara Delmenico

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In The Know*ANNOUCEMENT*Hey pals, hope you're having a lovely week! Just a quick announcement from us this week...we'll be going fortnightly from this week onwards on the pod. Life is hectic and we want to make sure we keep releasing good quality, passionate, and well-researched episodes so to do that, we need that extra little bit of breathing room. We love doing what we do and thank you for your support, can't wait to be back in your ears with the goods next week :) --- Music: Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound...2021-04-2704 min

In The KnowProperty: Stop Buying Avocado Toast?Hi hi hi! Today we are talking property ownership and we have the incredible Emily Wallace on the show to help us navigate the confusing area of buying your first home. Emily is a buyers advocate by trade. Basically, she knows everything about buying a house and her whole job is to make it an easy and seamless process for you! She specialises in helping first home buyers to enter the property market without the overwhelming stress of the behind the scenes work. Emily has her own consulting company, Emily Wallace Byers Advocate, and...2021-04-2142 min

In The KnowRenting: Tenants can paint walls?!Happy hump day everyone! This week we bring you a quick guide to the 130 rental reforms that can into play at the end of March 2021. These include super cool things like renters now being able to paint walls, hang picture frames, change lights and a whole range of other things!!! We also have two very special guests to give us the landlord or agent perspective, Maddy and Daina, so listen out for some more newcomers to the pod! Enjoy! -- References; https://www.premier.vic...2021-04-1338 min

In The KnowEmployment: Is This The End of Working In Our Pajamas?!Hello friends, welcome back! On Friday, Daddy Dan announced that workers are free to return to the office without a cap on numbers (but still adhering to those pesky density levels). Whilst this is a resounding cornerstone of our hard work over the past year to return to "normal" life, it also spells the end of WFH arrangements for most office workers. Some are more pleased than others... So today, we are taking you through your basic minimum employment rights (your National Employment Standards, or NES) and we discuss whether your NES rights give you grounds to...2021-03-3129 min

In The KnowLaw School: Six Years and All I Got Was This Lousy EmailHello dear listener friends! Today we are celebrating because on Friday 19 March 2021, one half of this podcast became a qualified Australian lawyer! After six long years of studying, Samara finally reached the end (or a beginning, depending on your levels of optimism)! Due to COVID, the usual fanfare of admission was replaced by a two line email. Fun. So, to mark the most special occasion, this week's show takes you through Caitlin and Samara's journey to get to law school, how we are going with it (or went with it in Samara's case) and your comprehensive guide...2021-03-2339 min

In The KnowEmployment: Bye Bye BullyHappy Wednesday folks! Today we have the lovely Alex on the show, going through workplace bullying with us. We have all had questionable workplaces (hospo @ 15, hello) or fallen victim to a mean boss or cruel co-worker. Alex, a passionate young employment lawyer, takes us through your options if you find yourself in this very situation. It is intriguing and so useful, and we are ridiculously grateful to Alex for giving up her time. Alex is also an ambassador for Yes Queen, an Australian initiative addressing bullying in the workplace. Their mission is to future-proof wellbeing at work...2021-03-1742 min

In The KnowCrime: For Fluff's SakeToday we are talking about everyone's favourite topic - DOGS! That may have been click bait because we actually take a bit of a delve into animal cruelty - what it is, what it covers and who investigates it. We tell a fair few fluffy stories about the little creatures we love (a little smoodle called Norman, mainly) and implore you to report any complaints to RSPCA if you see something that just doesn't look right. We get so much love from our little furry friends (all creatures, great and small - does that trigger anyone to that ad...2021-03-0933 min

In The KnowInterview: Lawyer LifeHow the heck is it March already?? We are asking ourselves the same question...it has been a busy week but we managed to squeeze in a quick chat with the lovely Maddy, a Brisbane based employment lawyer. Maddy takes us through her experiences as a young lawyer, navigating the workplace after graduation and getting involved. Maddy came out as trans in 2019 and gives us such an eloquent insight into being a trans woman while also being a working professional. Her story is inspiring and we walked away feeling both invigorated and educated. We cannot wait for you to...2021-03-0356 min

In The KnowIn The Media: We're ZuccedTo be zucced is to be cancelled by Facebook, and last Wednesday, our dear listener friends, Australia was zucced. While there are endless play on words we can use here (get zucced, what the zucc, so on and so forth) but we won't waste your time. Today we delve into the furore we all woke up to last week when Facebook removed all news content from our feeds. Why, you may ask? Well you better tune in to - basically the Australian Government is looking to pass some legislation that spells trouble for the bank balances of big tech...2021-02-2340 min

In The KnowIn the Media: It's Britney, B!tchAh, yes, another Wednesday is among us. This week we run you through the ever-prominent #FreeBritney movement, the Framing Britney Spears doco, what the heck a conservatorship is and why Britney has been in one for the past 10+ years (hint: this story is multi-faceted, double-sided, and ridiculously cryptic). We then finish by giving you our personal opinions on the conservatorship saga, the glaring obvious issues with the entire conservatorship process, and checks and balances (or lack thereof) in the process plus of course, there's no woman in the spotlight story without the misogyny and mistreatment that goes with it...2021-02-1652 min

In The KnowIn the Media: Conversion Practices - where are we at?Happy hump day guys and gals! Today, we are bringing back one of our fave segments, In the Media, to give you an update on Victoria's new prohibition of conversion practices legislation. We recommend you listen to our earlier ep, Criminalising Conversion Practices here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4XOPTadSnWLSPW9yyA6NAL?si=v1KhkU6XTzW4ZvNH4a-zAA, before you head into today's ep to make sure you have all the background you need. Today, we offer a commentary on the legislation to be, take a look at those for and against (hint: we can guarantee you'll be surprised where so...2021-02-0934 min

In The KnowEmployment: Questions Questions QuestionsHappy hump day ladies and gentlemen! What a Wednesday it is! After a few massive weeks, we have gone short and sweet today to talk about what you can and can't be asked in an interview. As we learned in our research, it is a super blurry and subjective topic (which means it is hard to definitively say that a line of questioning is unlawful or not allowable), but we give you some real world examples and talk about some techniques to use if an employer puts you on the spot! Happy interviewing pals! Show...2021-02-0226 min

In The KnowIn the Media: Always Was, Always Will BeOops, it's Thursday - sorry for the delay in releasing this week's ep but we PROMISE it was absolutely worth the wait. Today, we discuss a topic on the minds of many (if not all) Australians in light of the 26 January public holiday, 'Australia Day,' or 'Invasion Day.' There has been a lot of talk over the past decade or so about the offense and harm the date 26 January causes for our Indigenous Australians and First Nation people. In this episode, we take you through the two main historical narratives for 26 January, what it symbolises, the current...2021-01-271h 00

In The KnowUSA: You're FiredWell well well, it seems Donald Trump's infamous quote from The Apprentice has come back to bite him on the bum...twice (side note, who gave a reality TV star the presidency and why?). This week, we again jump across the pond to the US to tackle the Capitol siege, Trump's subsequent impeachment and the upcoming Inauguration Day. We have brought back our resident American Benjy Renton for some punchy critique as well as a newcomer on the block, Alexis Arnold (spoiler: you are going to love her). Alexis gives us a lengthy explanation of the Capitol siege as...2021-01-1950 min

In The KnowDriving: Get in Loser, We're Going ShoppingWow, already at the second Wednesday of 2021, when did that happen?! Today, we are happy to be bringing you a good old-fashioned rundown of all things speeding, mobile phones and driving navigation, your obligations if you ever get into a crash as well as a rogue conversation about riding a polar bear.....(you'll have to listen to get context for that one)! Enjoy friends! --- Show notes: Key legislation and rules: Road Safety Act 1986 (Vic), Road Safety Road Rules 2017 (Vic) Common driving offences summary:https://www.lawhandbook.org.au/2020_06_08_06...2021-01-1234 min

In The KnowConsumer Rights: New Year, New Me, New Gym...Contract?Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you all! Wow, 2021 and you can bet we're starting off with a bang! For the very first week of the new year we are bringing you your introduction to the wonderful world of consumer law and your consumer rights (yay!). We do this by breaking down contracts and contractual terms generally then move onto what constitutes an unfair contractual term before diving head first into all things gym contracts at approx. 16 mins (spoiler alert: your new year, new me gym that locks you in for 56 years and...2021-01-0535 min

In The KnowEmployment: Take It or Leave ItWell well well, it is the last Tuesday before Christmas and we are a bit shocked by that. Anyone else feel like they have lost a month or seven? Most importantly, of course, it is pod day! This week we bring you not only your weekly dose of the boring stuff, but also a year in review! 2020, the year that left us speechless (listen to find out why). We also take a deep dive on your leave entitlements - what different types there are, who gets them and can you cash them in? We seem to talk about that...2020-12-2141 min

In The KnowInterview: Sex WorkA big hello to Tuesday and an even bigger hello to our two-month pod anniversary! Today’s milestone episode will NOT disappoint because today, dear friends, today we take you through the legal framework of the sex work industry in Victoria, compare it to other States and Territories in Australia, talk the issues in its operation, future reforms AND have the lovely Chloe* on to chat with us. Chloe is a current sex worker who gives her perspective on the practicality of the current laws in place and what they look like in reality. She takes us through a da...2020-12-1859 min

In The KnowCrime: Drink Drank DrunkWell somehow it is Tuesday again, which means we are gracing your ears with another episode! This week we bring you a humdinger of a show, chatting offences you can be charged with on a night out (spoiler: yes, we are looking at you...we see you peeing in the alleyway across from Yah Yah's on a Saturday night and no, it's not legal!). Of course, we sneak in some social commentary at the end about decriminalising the offence of public drunkenness. We say this every week, but this might be our favourite one yet. Happy listening folks! 2020-12-0748 min

In The KnowBite-Sized Bits - Criminal Law OverviewSURPRISE! Bite-Sized Bits are officially back after a short hiatus (yay). This week's Bite-Sized gives a super simple (and quick) run down of what the heck criminal law is, the different types of criminal offences (summary vs indictable), and takes you through a generic and simple example of the timeline/steps in a straightforward low-level criminal proceeding. Enjoy pals! PS After listening to this ep, you are set to listen to this week's main ep, "Drink, Drank, Drunk!" Get ready to relive some of your more questionable nights out and drunken decisions... ------------------------------------------- ...2020-12-0707 min

In The KnowIn the Media: Criminalising Conversion PracticesTuesday, hello there! This week's episode is another 'In the Media' and we take a deep dive into the new Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill 2020 (Vic) introduced into Parliament on 25 November 2020. Just a quick content warning here, we discuss topics which may be distressing to some listeners. We touch on the 2017 Plebiscite and legalisation of same-sex marriage, hear from members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and examine the current status of this Bill and what it means moving forward. Thank you to everyone who submitted their thoughts and opinions for this episode, it is...2020-11-3034 min

In The KnowIn the Media: #LetUsSpeakHooray, it’s Tuesday! This week we’re switching up our usual episode framework for a topic very close to our hearts and at the forefront of our current news cycle, the ‘gag laws’ and #LetUsSpeak movement. In this episode, we step you through the entire saga – from the introduction of the ‘gag laws’ in February 2020, their intended purpose and their actual consequences in practice, to the powerful Jamie-Lee Page and #LetUsSpeak campaign, and finally, what the law is as of 18 November 2020. We are so proud to be able to bring you this episode and (slightly scath...2020-11-2332 min

In The KnowRenting: Can I bring the dog?Happy Tuesday! This week we chat renting 101, and, before you ask: YES, we absolutely do delve into whether or not you can steal your family dog when you move out of home! Jokes aside, tune in to learn about leases, landlord/tenant obligations and how to apply to keep a furry friend (and a rogue conversation about alcoholic beverages?). The links for our fun facts are: - Regulation 6, Environment Protection (Residential Noise) Regulations 2008 (Vic) - Section 70C, Crimes Act 1958 (Vic) The resources discussed in today's episode can be accessed at: - Consumer Affairs Victoria: https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/ ...2020-11-1628 min

In The KnowUSA: Has America finally dumped the Trump?Tuesday already?! YAY! Today we bring you a very different episode to usual, an interview with American Journalist Benjy Renton who talks us through the bizarre American election process, why some people's votes "matter" more than others, and the hope that comes with a Biden presidency (amongst many other things). This was something special and we are so grateful to be able to bring it to you all. Enjoy! Links from today's fun facts: 1. Historic NT murder trial decision: https://alicespringsnews.com.au/2020/10/26/zachary-rolfe-will-stand-trial-for-murder 2. Foreign interference: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-11-05/first-person-charged-foreign-interference-laws/12852974 Music: Spark of Inspiration by...2020-11-0930 min

In The KnowEmployment: Working hard or hardly working?Happy Tuesday dear friends! On today's ep we talk employment. Crappy bosses, low paying jobs, a cheeky cash gig. We've all had them. And it's about time we worked out how the heck you know if you are being treated fairly. We give you the low down on employment contracts, awards and of course, $$. Links from today's ep: 1. The zipper face emoji (🤐) case - Burrows v Houda [2020] NSWDC 485 2. Fairwork info statement - https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employee-entitlements/national-employment-standards/fair-work-information-statement 3. Fairwork award calculator - https://www.fairwork.gov.au/awards-and-agreements/awards/find-my-award/ 4. Jobwatch - http://jobwatch.org.au/ Music: Spark of I...2020-11-0218 min

In The KnowBite-Sized Bits - ParliamentThis week's Bite-Sized Bit goes out to listener Chloe who asks what is Parliament and what does it do? Cheers, Chlo - enjoy pals! P.S. Like Chloe, feel free to slide into our DMs if there's a specific legal process/system you want us to give you a rundown of! Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com DISCLAIMER: https://www.intheknowpodcast.com/disclaimer --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-in-the-know-podcast/message 2020-11-0209 min

In The KnowBite-Sized Bits - LegislationSurprise! Not one ep this week but TWO!? Starting with a bang! Legislation? Who is she? Join us for this quick little look into how legislation is made (and get your facts straight for this weeks ep). Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com DISCLAIMER: https://www.intheknowpodcast.com/disclaimer --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-in-the-know-podcast/message 2020-10-2605 min

In The KnowCOVID-19: Everyone right to go?Welcome! Episode one! Is anyone else screaming? We are screaming. Oh, just us. Okay then. Today we are talking COVID - specifically exploring what in the world State of Emergency and State of Disaster actually means. Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com DISCLAIMER: https://www.intheknowpodcast.com/disclaimer --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-in-the-know-podcast/message 2020-10-2617 min

In The KnowWelcome to In the Know!Welcome to In The Know, a podcast hosted by Caitlin Dagher and Samara Delmenico. While studying law, we’ve realized the legal system saturates everything we do but not many people actually know how it operates. Each week, we will be dropping a podcast chatting about an issue that we think you should know about, and usually we would like to know ourselves. See you soon! Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers-https://www.silvermansound.com DISCLAIMER: https://www.intheknowpodcast.com/disclaimer --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-in-the-know-podcast/message 2020-10-1802 min