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The Elephant in the Courtroom

by Nick Hogan, Awais Ahmad

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The Elephant in the Courtroom Episode 8 - Dominic Toomey SC

November 3, 2025 · 1 hr 19 min

In this episode the elephants meet the NSW Bar Association President Dominic Toomey SC. They discuss his successful trip to the High Court in the seminal "Police Powers" case of New South Wales v Robinson, why theatrics in the Courtroom…
The Elephant in the Courtroom - Episode 7 - Malcolm Turnbull AC

August 29, 2025 · 1 hr 34 min

In this episode the Elephants meet former Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull AC. It’s a feast for the mind as they talk threats to the Rule of Law in a world of lies and shifting narratives, taking on the British Government in the Spycatcher…
The Elephant in the Courtroom - Episode 6

June 25, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min

In this episode, the Elephants talk privacy, proof and dignity as they discuss Justice Lee’s decision in Lehrmann Higgins, the Full Federal Court’s dismissal of the Ben Roberts-Smith appeal and the freshly minted statutory tort of breach…
The Elephant in the Courtroom - Episode 4 Preview - James Allsop AC

March 30, 2025 · 4 min

James Allsop AC is a giant of the Australian legal fraternity. His reputation precedes him and in this episode the Elephants do a deep dive into James’ perspectives on everything from the role of the judge, judicial bullying, the Novak…
The Elephant in the Courtroom - Pilot (episode 1) - Zoe Alderton

March 25, 2025 · 1 hr 23 min

In this their pilot episode, the elephants speak with criminal barrister Zoe Alderton about wishing the judge a good morning, the Mr Big policing technique and what she learnt about life during her time at the Aboriginal Legal Service. See…

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The Elephant in the Courtroom - Episode 5 - Justice Peter Hamill

March 21, 2025 · 1 hr 38 min

Justice Peter Hamill sits as a judge of the New South Wales Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeal. In this episode he speaks with a refreshing and powerful candour about the important topic of mental health issues for both judges…
The Elephant in the Courtroom - Episode 4 - James Allsop AC

March 21, 2025 · 1 hr 53 min

James Allsop AC is a giant of the Australian legal fraternity. His reputation precedes him and in this episode the Elephants do a deep dive into James’ perspectives on everything from the role of the judge, judicial bullying, the Novak…
The Elephant in the Courtroom - Episode 3 -Margaret Cunneen SC

March 21, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min

Famed criminal barrister, Margaret Cunneen SC is the guest and star of this episode of The Elephant in the Courtroom. She speaks about her 40 years of experience at both ends of the bar table covering everything from death threats, sexual…
The Elephant in the Courtroom - Episode 2 - Stephen Walmsley SC

March 21, 2025 · 1 hr 24 min

In this episode the boys welcome former District Court of New South Wales judge, Stephen Walmsley SC or who Awais ambitiously likes to simply call, Stephen. They cover the things Stephen hated from barristers when he was a judge, what went…
The Elephant in the Courtroom - Trailer

March 21, 2025 · 4 min

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About the show

This is The Elephant in the Courtroom, a show about the law, its people and what goes on behind the routine appearance of the legal machine. Hosted by Sydney Barristers Nick Hogan and Awais Ahmad. All matters and things discussed in this show are for discussion purposes only and not to be taken as legal advice