Policing Australia: The Official Podcast of the Australian Police Journal

The Australian Police Journal (APJ) is the country’s preeminent true crime and policing publication, and it has launched a monthly podcast series! Join host Jason Byrnes (jason@apjl.com.au) as he discusses new APJ articles as well as interviews authors and other people of note, about serious crimes, police history, contemporary developments in policing, and future initiatives. The 'APJ' and 'Policing Australia: The Official Podcast of the Australian Police Journal' are produced by the Australian Police Journal Pty Ltd, a not-for-profit company which traces its history to 1946 when the then Australian police commissioners authorised the publication of a periodical aimed at enhancing technical skills among the police forces of the era.The APJ's webpage is www.apjl.com.au

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Policing Australia: The Official Podcast of the Australian Police Journal

My Life in Crime

March 13, 2026 • Australian Police Journal • Episode 57

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Former prosecutor, Supreme Court justice and anti-corruption commissioner John McKechnie AO KC, talks to host Jason Byrnes about his life and distinguished career. Over the course of five decades John has been involved in numerous high profile criminal cases, as well as hundreds of lesser-known matters that nonetheless impacted victims of crime and their families. In the conversation John includes observations of the legal system, the scourge of domestic violence, policing and the authenticity (or otherwise) of legal TV shows.

John’s book – My Life in Crime: A tapestry of cases – is published by Upswell Publishing. Those wanting to purchase the book can obtain a 10% discount if they purchase it at www.upswellpublishing.com, and use the coupon code: 10%OFF

Host: Jason Byrnes APM

Guest: John McKechnie AO KC

The book review of My Life in Crime can be read at www.apjl.com.au