Podcast
The Law Lady
Hosted by Angela Solomons · EN
Angela Solomons is known as The Law Lady and she presents this informative legal show. A new topic is covered every fortnight with advice as to where you can go to get the best help you need.
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The Law Lady: The CAB Report
3d ago00:30:31Tap to summarizeAre migrant workers protected in NZ? And how can we do better as a country to stop migrant exploitation? Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB) have produced Kia Manaaki I te manene respecting and protecting migrant workers, and the Law Lady breaks it down. Find out what migrant exploitation can look like, how widespread it is and what actionable steps can be taken to prevent migrant exploitation in Aotearoa NZ.
Transcribe →The Law Lady: Contractor Law changes
2w ago00:29:27Tap to summarizeAre you confused about the law change for Contractors? Want to learn more about how it all works? Listen to the Law Lady as she explains the new contractor gateway test and how it fits in with the current law.
Transcribe →The Law Lady: Disability Support Services Consultation
Jun 2400:30:11Tap to summarizeDisability Support Services want to hear from you about their services. What should they be focused on? How can they be better joined up? What else do you want to tell them about the disability services you receive? Listen to the Law Lady to find out what the consultation is about, and how you can give feedback on these services.
Transcribe →The Law Lady: Disability Support Services Bill
Jun 1000:29:02Tap to summarizeThe government have introduced the Disability Support Services Bill with the aims of creating a clear legal foundation and clarifying the employment status of family members caring for their loved ones with disabilities. Listen to the Law Lady to find out the long and difficult legal history that lead to this possible law change, and the concerns people have about what this law will do for people receiving disability support services.
Transcribe →The Law Lady: Stalking Law changes
May 2900:30:21Tap to summarizeThere's a new law criminalising stalking. Stalking is a devastating form of abuse. What kinds of things does the new law cover? How many times does it need to happen? And why didn't we have this already? Listen to the Law Lady to find out all the details.
Transcribe →The Law Lady: Broadcasting Standards Decision about Internet radio
May 600:29:52Tap to summarizeWhat are broadcasting standards? Who do they apply to, and how do they work? Listen to the Law Lady to find out what media is covered by the Broadcasting Standards Authority and what isn’t after the BSA decided that the website The Platform was covered by the Broadcasting Act.
Transcribe →The Law Lady: Fuel Crisis payments
Apr 800:29:11Tap to summarizeThere are some changes to the amount of money people receive from the 1st of April. But what are they, and who gets these payments? Listen to the Law Lady as she breaks down the new minimum wage, benefit changes and the fuel crisis payments. She’ll explain who is eligible for the in work tax credit increase and what you might have to do.
Transcribe →Car Parks and the Rules
Mar 2500:30:05Tap to summarizeHave you received a parking ticket and didn’t think it was right? Not sure how it works? Listen to the Law Lady as she breaks down the difference between public and private car parking, and what to do if you want to dispute a breach notice you’ve received.
Transcribe →The Law Lady: Total Mobility Scheme
Mar 1100:28:47Tap to summarizeIf you couldn’t drive or catch public transport, how would you get around? The government are making changes to the Total mobility scheme, which supports people who can’t otherwise get transport to where they need to go. Listen to the Law Lady to find out what the 6 proposals are, how they will affect people in the scheme and how you can have your say about these changes.
Transcribe →The Law Lady: Litigant Abuse Orders
Feb 2500:30:33Tap to summarizeThe government have introduced new court orders where there is abuse of the court processes. Listen to the Law Lady to find out what Litigant Abuse orders are, who they apply to, how they work and what happens if you are subject to one.
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