Melissa Castan
@drmcastan.bsky.social
Professor of Law~ proper work in Australian Constitutional Law, Legal Education, Human Rights Law. See Case in Point (+Just Cases) podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/case-in-point/id1774138689
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Get your tickets now! The 2025 Kaldor Centre Conference will focus on 'Building bridges: Advancing refugee protection in a divided world'. Now more than ever, we need to pause, reflect and forge new paths forward - together conference.unsw.edu.au/en/2025-kald...
2025 Kaldor Centre Conference | UNSW Sydney
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July 29, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Get your tickets now! The 2025 Kaldor Centre Conference will focus on 'Building bridges: Advancing refugee protection in a divided world'. Now more than ever, we need to pause, reflect and forge new paths forward - together conference.unsw.edu.au/en/2025-kald...
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Really excited to see this one out in print:
"Pseudolaw and the illusion of legal meaning" in the wonderful Alternative Law Journal
@altlj.bsky.social
An accessible overview of the phenomenon of pseudolaw, with an exploration of some of the overlap with GenAI
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
"Pseudolaw and the illusion of legal meaning" in the wonderful Alternative Law Journal
@altlj.bsky.social
An accessible overview of the phenomenon of pseudolaw, with an exploration of some of the overlap with GenAI
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Pseudolaw and the illusion of legal meaning - Joe McIntyre, 2025
This article is an overview of the contemporary phenomenon of pseudolaw and argues that, at its heart, it involves a mistaking of the form of legal argumentatio...
journals.sagepub.com
July 29, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Really excited to see this one out in print:
"Pseudolaw and the illusion of legal meaning" in the wonderful Alternative Law Journal
@altlj.bsky.social
An accessible overview of the phenomenon of pseudolaw, with an exploration of some of the overlap with GenAI
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
"Pseudolaw and the illusion of legal meaning" in the wonderful Alternative Law Journal
@altlj.bsky.social
An accessible overview of the phenomenon of pseudolaw, with an exploration of some of the overlap with GenAI
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Registrations for The Annual Castan Centre for Human Rights Law Conference open this Wednesday 23 April. join us at one of Australia’s leading human rights events, 25 July, in Melbourne Details @ our conference website: bit.ly/HumanRights25.
April 20, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Registrations for The Annual Castan Centre for Human Rights Law Conference open this Wednesday 23 April. join us at one of Australia’s leading human rights events, 25 July, in Melbourne Details @ our conference website: bit.ly/HumanRights25.
Do corporations have beliefs? A look back at the Hobby Lobby case with Dr Steve Kourabas at Monash Law. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/c... #Law #CorporationsLaw
Do corporations have beliefs?
Podcast Episode · Case In Point · 01/04/2025 · 31m
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April 6, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Do corporations have beliefs? A look back at the Hobby Lobby case with Dr Steve Kourabas at Monash Law. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/c... #Law #CorporationsLaw
Is it a crime to attempt to murder a corpse? Today’s episode of Case in Point discusses a bizarre murder case in recent Australian legal history, mirroring one of Agatha Christie’s most famous novels.
Dr Natalia Antolak-Saper, criminal law scholar unpacks the story of R v Darrington [2016] link 👇🏽
Dr Natalia Antolak-Saper, criminal law scholar unpacks the story of R v Darrington [2016] link 👇🏽
Is it a crime to attempt to murder a corpse?
Podcast Episode · Case In Point · 18/03/2025 · 30m
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March 19, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Is it a crime to attempt to murder a corpse? Today’s episode of Case in Point discusses a bizarre murder case in recent Australian legal history, mirroring one of Agatha Christie’s most famous novels.
Dr Natalia Antolak-Saper, criminal law scholar unpacks the story of R v Darrington [2016] link 👇🏽
Dr Natalia Antolak-Saper, criminal law scholar unpacks the story of R v Darrington [2016] link 👇🏽
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“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
March 6, 2025 at 5:45 AM
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
Maybe you just need a distraction from the Cyclone, the (nearly) Election, the geo-political crises or the climate catastrophe? Try Case In Point, a lively, chatty podcast about legal curiosities and culture. Wherever you listen to your pods.
March 6, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Maybe you just need a distraction from the Cyclone, the (nearly) Election, the geo-political crises or the climate catastrophe? Try Case In Point, a lively, chatty podcast about legal curiosities and culture. Wherever you listen to your pods.
Season 2 of Case in Point is coming your way! Follow here (or wherever you get your pods) Tomorrow’s episode will test your sports knowledge podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/c...
Case In Point
History Podcast · 2 Seasons · Updated Fortnightly
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March 4, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Season 2 of Case in Point is coming your way! Follow here (or wherever you get your pods) Tomorrow’s episode will test your sports knowledge podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/c...
Hurrah! The annual Australasian Law Academics Association (ALAA) Conference is on Wed 2 July to Friday 4 July 2025 at UQ Brisbane!
Welcome legal academics, practitioners & policymakers to discussions on the evolving landscape of legal education & research
Submit abstracts here; bit.ly/ALAA2025
Welcome legal academics, practitioners & policymakers to discussions on the evolving landscape of legal education & research
Submit abstracts here; bit.ly/ALAA2025
February 26, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Hurrah! The annual Australasian Law Academics Association (ALAA) Conference is on Wed 2 July to Friday 4 July 2025 at UQ Brisbane!
Welcome legal academics, practitioners & policymakers to discussions on the evolving landscape of legal education & research
Submit abstracts here; bit.ly/ALAA2025
Welcome legal academics, practitioners & policymakers to discussions on the evolving landscape of legal education & research
Submit abstracts here; bit.ly/ALAA2025
Ever wondered what’s up in the Chagos Archipelago? We were curious, so we asked @djag2.bsky.social to explain it all - on Case in Point podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/c...
Exile & Empire in Paradise: The UK's Chagos scandal
Podcast Episode · Case In Point · 18/02/2025 · 49m
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February 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Ever wondered what’s up in the Chagos Archipelago? We were curious, so we asked @djag2.bsky.social to explain it all - on Case in Point podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/c...
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New On The Reg podcast with @drjd.bsky.social is up for all your Christmas listening needs! onthereg.buzzsprout.com/1187141/epis...
Our technology stacks - what products we use for different problems (Kitchen Table episodes vol 2) - On the reg
Inger and Jason catch up at the kitchen table... in Casa Downs this time. The sound on this one is ok, considering we were in a huge open space downstairs!While Jack Downs washes Inger's new car, she ...
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December 24, 2024 at 1:06 AM
New On The Reg podcast with @drjd.bsky.social is up for all your Christmas listening needs! onthereg.buzzsprout.com/1187141/epis...
Need.
Trying to figure out the logistics of opening up a bookstore/cafe/flower shop/ceramics studio/crêperie/kitten rescue/food truck/wine bar/yarn depot/ boardgame outlet/bakery/thrift store/ puppy daycare. Who wants a piece of this sure thing?
December 15, 2024 at 6:50 AM
Need.
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As we sink slowly into mid December… a reminder that we welcome your submissions on Australian legal issues. See our guidelines- shorter pieces and less footnotes are preferred. Got some summer writing planned? Give us a look 👇🏽👇🏻 #Auslaw #AccessToJustice #Law journals.sagepub.com/home/alj
Alternative Law Journal: Sage Journals
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December 15, 2024 at 6:41 AM
As we sink slowly into mid December… a reminder that we welcome your submissions on Australian legal issues. See our guidelines- shorter pieces and less footnotes are preferred. Got some summer writing planned? Give us a look 👇🏽👇🏻 #Auslaw #AccessToJustice #Law journals.sagepub.com/home/alj
“I keep meeting people who are extremely burned out. I meet them so often that I’m beginning to think burnout is something that exists by design”
@patrickfreyne.bsky.social on toxic productivity & the myths of meritocracy.
[hint: this is not a bug, it’s a feature]
@patrickfreyne.bsky.social on toxic productivity & the myths of meritocracy.
[hint: this is not a bug, it’s a feature]
I'm launching a new career as a demotivational speaker (thanks to everyone who got in touch this morning - it's nice to hear it strikes a chord) www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
Patrick Freyne: I am becoming a demotivational speaker – let’s all have an averagely productive December
I keep meeting people who are extremely burned out. I meet them so often that I’m beginning to think burnout is something that exists by design
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December 14, 2024 at 9:31 PM
“I keep meeting people who are extremely burned out. I meet them so often that I’m beginning to think burnout is something that exists by design”
@patrickfreyne.bsky.social on toxic productivity & the myths of meritocracy.
[hint: this is not a bug, it’s a feature]
@patrickfreyne.bsky.social on toxic productivity & the myths of meritocracy.
[hint: this is not a bug, it’s a feature]
December 13, 2024 at 9:23 AM
In our latest Case in Point @lynetterussell.bsky.social takes us to 1839 Melbourne, a fledgling frontier town, rife with conflict.
The arrival of two Palawa men, Tunnerminnerwait & Maulboyheener, sparks a chain of events leading to a brutal execution. #AusLaw
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The arrival of two Palawa men, Tunnerminnerwait & Maulboyheener, sparks a chain of events leading to a brutal execution. #AusLaw
podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/c...
Frontier Justice: An execution in Melbourne CBD
Podcast Episode · Case In Point · 10/12/2024 · 36m
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December 11, 2024 at 8:34 AM
In our latest Case in Point @lynetterussell.bsky.social takes us to 1839 Melbourne, a fledgling frontier town, rife with conflict.
The arrival of two Palawa men, Tunnerminnerwait & Maulboyheener, sparks a chain of events leading to a brutal execution. #AusLaw
podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/c...
The arrival of two Palawa men, Tunnerminnerwait & Maulboyheener, sparks a chain of events leading to a brutal execution. #AusLaw
podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/c...
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Delighted to see the @altlj.bsky.social here! No offence to the other August law journals, but this is my personal favourite. If you don’t know it, it’s worth a look - and a follow.
Alternative Law Journal cerebrates 50 years as Australia's leading law reform journal. We publish critical scholarly articles on law, social justice, human rights, critique of the legal system, innovative & alternative practice & community legal education #Auslaw journals.sagepub.com/home/alj
Alternative Law Journal: Sage Journals
journals.sagepub.com
December 10, 2024 at 6:47 AM
Delighted to see the @altlj.bsky.social here! No offence to the other August law journals, but this is my personal favourite. If you don’t know it, it’s worth a look - and a follow.
Welcome @drpetaspyrou.bsky.social!
a woman with white hair is standing in front of a door .
Alt: a woman with white hair is standing in front of a door, with the subtitle ‘I believe deep down there are worse places to be’
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December 10, 2024 at 8:01 AM
Welcome @drpetaspyrou.bsky.social!
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60 Free Film Noir Movies
60 Free Film Noir Movies
Watch 60 great Noir films directed by Orson Welles, Billy Wilder, Fritz Lang, and starring Humphrey Bogart, Barbara Stanwyck and Edward G. Robinson. All free.
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December 7, 2024 at 12:37 AM
60 Free Film Noir Movies
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Call for papers - the Routledge Handbook of Doctor Who
call-for-papers.sas.upenn.edu/cfp/2024/12/...
call-for-papers.sas.upenn.edu/cfp/2024/12/...
a black and white photo of a dalek robot standing in a room
ALT: a black and white photo of a dalek robot standing in a room
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December 6, 2024 at 10:10 AM
Call for papers - the Routledge Handbook of Doctor Who
call-for-papers.sas.upenn.edu/cfp/2024/12/...
call-for-papers.sas.upenn.edu/cfp/2024/12/...
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"2. You will then be urged to personalize your instruction, even though the AI-in-education course you are taking involves nothing remotely resembling personalization
Relish the irony."
Relish the irony."
I'm thankful that @benjaminjriley.bsky.social took some courses on AI in education so that we don't have to. buildcognitiveresonance.substack.com/p/pedagogy-o...
Pedagogy of the Depressed
An illustrated guide to a smattering of online AI courses for educators
buildcognitiveresonance.substack.com
December 4, 2024 at 7:47 PM
"2. You will then be urged to personalize your instruction, even though the AI-in-education course you are taking involves nothing remotely resembling personalization
Relish the irony."
Relish the irony."
More AI Roast-Bots please:
“Like a constitutional law textbook that just chugged a double espresso—bright, bold, and ready to make some noise.” blueskyroast.com/roast/drmcas... ping @thesiswhisperer.bsky.social
“Like a constitutional law textbook that just chugged a double espresso—bright, bold, and ready to make some noise.” blueskyroast.com/roast/drmcas... ping @thesiswhisperer.bsky.social
Legal Eagle with a Side of Sass
Melissa Castan soars on Bluesky, dissecting law with a flair for the dramatic and a touch of humor.
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December 4, 2024 at 8:57 AM
More AI Roast-Bots please:
“Like a constitutional law textbook that just chugged a double espresso—bright, bold, and ready to make some noise.” blueskyroast.com/roast/drmcas... ping @thesiswhisperer.bsky.social
“Like a constitutional law textbook that just chugged a double espresso—bright, bold, and ready to make some noise.” blueskyroast.com/roast/drmcas... ping @thesiswhisperer.bsky.social
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The Castan Centre appeared this morning at the Senate Legal & Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee’s Inquiry into the Criminal Code (Hate Crimes) Amendment Bill 2024. See our submission here: www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar... @drmcastan.bsky.social @ronlisifris.bsky.social #Auslaw #HumanRights
December 2, 2024 at 3:18 AM
The Castan Centre appeared this morning at the Senate Legal & Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee’s Inquiry into the Criminal Code (Hate Crimes) Amendment Bill 2024. See our submission here: www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar... @drmcastan.bsky.social @ronlisifris.bsky.social #Auslaw #HumanRights