In this concluding episode of Module 1, Dr Sarah McKibbin and student co-host Jennifer Beaumont tackle the ongoing debates that shape modern equity and introduce the timeless principles that guide equitable decision-making.

This episode explores:

• The fusion debate: Are equity and the common law truly separate streams, or should they blend? Discover why this 150-year-old question still matters in today's courts
• The fusion fallacy: Learn why Australian courts reject New Zealand's more integrated approach, and what this means for legal practice
• Modern applications: See equity's maxims in action through contemporary cases such as X v Twitter, Black Uhlans, and Maguire v Makaronis
• Course roadmap: Preview how the historical foundations connect to upcoming topics: estoppel, fiduciary duties, trusts, and equitable remedies
• Guiding principles: Master the equitable maxims that can be used as thinking tools: 'equity acts in personam', 'clean hands', and 'equity will not suffer a wrong without a remedy'
• Practical wisdom: Understand why these ancient principles arguably remain relevant for modern legal problems

This episode bridges historical understanding with contemporary practice, preparing you for advanced study of specific equitable doctrines.

Key points

• Duration: 33:49
• Content: Suitable for legal education and professional development
• Format: Educational dialogue with modern case examples and practical applications

Hosted by Dr Sarah McKibbin with student co-host Jennifer Beaumont

Produced by Dr Sarah McKibbin for the University of Southern Queensland

Post-production editing by Ben Meares