Law Talk Episode

17th July 2025

Description

In this week's episode, Nick dispelled the myth of Facebook and Google secretly recording conversations for one of the show’s producers, explaining legal prohibitions and technical reasons why it's unlikely. He then advised an unnamed listener on remedies for an unreasonably delayed will execution, including demanding a "passing of accounts" or seeking executor removal. Nick also addressed Ben's parcel theft incident, explaining the police's discretion to prosecute and the role of circumstantial evidence. Additionally, he discussed with Troy the legality of employers placing cameras in work vehicles (requiring consent and reasonableness), Michael's right to a refund for denied concert entry due to ticket scanning issues, Jordan's query on the legality of filming in public places like gyms (unless it's a private activity), and Daniel's concerns about the timeframe for sorting an estate. Brendan also inquired about the legality of filming Wayne Carey in a public toilet (deemed a private activity), and finally, Sam questioned limitations on freedom of speech at council meetings, which Nick clarified are reasonable regulations.

Topics Discussed:

Social media audio recording legality

Social media audio recording legality

Executor's unreasonable delay in probate

Executor's unreasonable delay in probate

Parcel theft and evidence requirements

Parcel theft and evidence requirements

Employer vehicle camera legality

Employer vehicle camera legality

Concert ticket denied entry refund

Concert ticket denied entry refund

Gym filming privacy boundaries

Gym filming privacy boundaries

Council meeting speech restrictions

Council meeting speech restrictions