Doing Justice: Sydney

Barrister Julian Burnside practises in commercial litigation, trade practices and administrative law – but he also takes pro-bono human rights cases and works as an advocate for refugees. He’s a dedicated supporter and patron of the arts, a noted and published lexophile and he writes books. Perhaps the biggest injustice is how he snagged those extra hours in each day. In all seriousness, Burnside’s commitment to justice runs long – with a pronounced commitment to asylum seeker and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues.

Kat Armstrong is the acting CEO of the Women’s Justice Network, an organisation that gives direct support, through mentoring and advocacy, to women affected by the criminal justice system. She is also an ex-prisoner, having served 10 years in jail. She co-founded the Women in Prison Advocacy Network (WIPAN), which has since become the Women’s Justice Network.

Joining Burnside and Armstrong for a conversation about justice – what it means to them, and what it should mean to all of us – is host (and barrister) Andrew Boe.