Podcast Events
Workshop: Defamation Law
Independent media such as podcasts allow creators to express themselves freely - within the limits of the law. Understanding defamation law can help you speak truth to power and get away with it.
Join this workshop to learn where the boundaries lie, the consequences for crossing them, and even where you can push them a little.
Presenter
Dr Laurel Mackenzie is an oral historian and law graduate whose passion for connecting storytelling with social justice runs through her practice, from her work as a community radio announcer with 3CR to lecturing in sociology and policy at leading Australian universities.
When: Monday 19th October 1-2pm
Where: Online
Workshop: Intellectual Property Law
Everyone deserves a fair day's pay for a fair day's work, and that's no different for creatives. Intellectual property law is the mechanism by which creative people are paid, so when you're making a podcast it's important that you understand and abide by these laws. Understanding intellectual property law will help you get paid for your work, and it will help you treat fellow creatives fairly.
Presenter
Dr Laurel Mackenzie is an oral historian and law graduate whose passion for connecting storytelling with social justice runs through her practice, from her work as a community radio announcer with 3CR to lecturing in sociology and policy at leading Australian universities.
When: Monday 23rd November 3-4pm
Where: Online
Workshop: Right to Privacy
Where is the line between protecting a person’s privacy and speaking out against injustice? The right to privacy is a legal framework that helps podcasters make a distinction between personal rights and the public interest. This workshop will help you consider the context when sharing information about another person.
Presenter
Dr Laurel Mackenzie is an oral historian and law graduate whose passion for connecting storytelling with social justice runs through her practice, from her work as a community radio announcer with 3CR to lecturing in sociology and policy at leading Australian universities.
When: Monday 21st December 3-4pm
Where: Online
Workshop: Publishing Health Information
Everyone's got an opinion on the best way to lead a healthy life, but not all of these opinions are equal, which is why the Australian government has a strict set of regulations on publishing health information. This workshop is designed to help podcasters understand that framework so that they can provide the best health advice for their audience.
Presenter
Dr Laurel Mackenzie is an oral historian and law graduate whose passion for connecting storytelling with social justice runs through her practice, from her work as a community radio announcer with 3CR to lecturing in sociology and policy at leading Australian universities.
When: Monday 18th January 3-4pm
Where: Online
Workshop: Court Reporting
If you were accused of a crime you'd want to be considered innocent until you were proven guilty. This workshop will help you strike a balance between the public's right to know and the individual's right to a fair trial.
Presenter
Dr Laurel Mackenzie is an oral historian and law graduate whose passion for connecting storytelling with social justice runs through her practice, from her work as a community radio announcer with 3CR to lecturing in sociology and policy at leading Australian universities.
When: Monday 15th February 3-4pm
Where: Online