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X-Examination PodcastThe Truth Behind Divorce Nobody Talks About: Here's how to Keep Yourself out of CourtAround 40% of people will experience a relationship breakdown during their lifetime! Watch the newest and latest episode, available to you now, where we sit down with the founder and CEO of The Separation Guide, an organisation that assists individuals navigating the complexities including high conflict, confusion and adverse long term outcomes of a relationship breakdown and divorce. Keep yourself out of the courts and prevent the staggering consequences that Angela highlights in this episode including financial instability and homelessness.This episode was proudly sponsored by The Separation Guide and Relationspace and recorded by Nu...
2026-06-3047 minX-Examination PodcastChild Psychology and Family Law: What's the connection?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Michael Emmett Maher, a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist and Child Psychotherapist with more than two decades of expertise working with children, adolescents, and families. Trained in the UK and at the renowned Tavistock Centre in London, Dr. Maher has dedicated much of his career to supporting families through parental separation, complex family dynamics, and mental health challenges. He also works as an expert witness for the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, bringing a unique perspective at the intersection of psychology and family law. Join us as we explore relationships...
2026-06-2048 minX-Examination PodcastWar, Politics and Law with The Hon. Tony Abbott AC: a chat with a former Australian prime ministerThe “fantasy of international law” was a phrase used by the Hon Tony Abbott AC,Australia’s 28th prime minister, in his article in The Australian on 20 April2026. The same day he sat down and explained to X-Examination what that meantto him in the context of current conflicts around the world.It was a privilege to hear his thoughts on recent legal and political issues in the latest recording. Take a listen now. Full episode also found on YouTube at @xeamination_podcastThis episode was proudly sponsored by Operational LegalAustralia and recorde...
2026-05-1245 minX-Examination PodcastThe Judge who witnessed Australia's divorce revolutionThe Honourable Robert Benjamin AM SC was a Judge of the Family Court of Australia for 16 years, retiring in 2021. He started legal practice 50 years ago, when the Family Law Act was introduced in 1976 and saw firsthand the social revolution that it caused. Rather than hang up his boots, he is now Commissioner of the Tasmanian Government’s Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. In this episode of the x-examination podcast, Robert kindly spoke to me about his career and life, his unique approach to being a Judge and how the practice of law is adapting to...
2026-03-2348 min
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2026-02-144h 07X-Examination PodcastA Military Lawyer Breaks Down Drone StrikesIn this episode of X-Examination, Giles sits down with Richard Gration, a Sydney Barrister and Specialist Reserve Legal Officer for the Royal Australian Air Force. With a deep military lineage—his father was the Chief of the Defence Force—Richard brings a unique perspective, having transitioned from training as an Air Force pilot to practicing law at the highest level.They dive deep into the "Law of War"—the complex framework that governs international conflict. Richard deconstructs the reality behind the headlines, explaining how the UN Security Council operates, the legal definition of an "armed...
2025-12-041h 47X-Examination PodcastInside the Reality of Family Law with Emeritus Professor Patrick ParkinsonIn this episode, Giles speaks with Emeritus Professor Patrick Parkinson, one of Australia’s most respected voices in family law. Patrick is the former Dean at the University of Queensland and has been a leading contributor to national law reform for several decades. This is a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation about families, conflict, parenting, community, and how the law can support people at their most vulnerable.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:00 What an Emeritus Professor actually does03:30 Early life and the calling to family law07:45 Academic path from Oxford...
2025-11-061h 30X-Examination PodcastSpecial Edition: Mick Bainbridge Speaks to Giles on RSL NSW ResignationIn this special edition of X-Examination, Giles sits down again with Mick Bainbridge, former President of RSL NSW, to address the recent news following the ABC 7.30 investigation.Mick, along with three other board members, resigned from RSL NSW amid claims of conflicts of interest and concerns about governance. In this candid conversation, Mick shares why he stepped down, the pressures of the role, and his continued commitment to the veteran community.Topics covered include:Why Mick and fellow board members resigned (00:00)The toll of leading RSL NSW while running a law firm and raising a family (02:11)Concerns over governance...
2025-11-0122 minX-Examination PodcastX-Examination Podcast - Mick Bainbridge EpisodeI’m excited to launch my new podcast, X-Examination, a podcast that demystifies laws, lawyers and legal systems and that brings the law to life: https://www.x-examination.com.auFor our very first episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Mick Bainbridge — former Australian Army commando, Afghanistan veteran, solicitor, and President of RSL NSW.Mick’s story is remarkable:· Growing up in southwest Sydney and chasing a life of service.· The intensity of commando selection and multiple tours in Timor-Leste and Afghanistan.· Living through trauma, including a Black Hawk crash rescue....
2025-10-061h 20
Climate ConversationsBill Chandler: A skeptical optimist who saw good urban design as critical to combatting the climate crisisBill Chandler (pictured) was a beautiful gentleman who attracted, people of similar ilk and it was along with a few others that in 1986 he set up the Melbourne-based Urban Design Forum (UDF).
The group had serious intent in ensuring Australia was creating towns and cities focussing on people rather than machines. Yet, it went about its work in an understated and informal manner.
Bill was vitally implicated in major projects throughout Melbourne and never stepped back from the UDF's guiding philosophy that people rather than machines needed to be given priority at every stage of...
2023-07-1616 min
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Radio Totally Normal TorontoEpisode 3 RTNT LIVE on CRJU: Mental Health and MoneyInspired by the idea of red tape, Radio Totally Normal Toronto brings you an episode about money and mental health. Living with a mental illness sometimes means having a reliable and sufficient income can be challenging. In this episode, we'll be talking about social assistance, health, poverty and stigma. It's an eye opener.
Our guests are:
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John Stapleton, a writer and instructor who worked in the areas of social assistance policy and operations.
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Songs in the Key of Social Assistance: A Parody written by Gaetan Genesse, wit...
2017-05-1047 min