Josh Bornstein
Lawyer specialising in employment and labour-relations law. Author of Working for the Brand: How Corporations are Destroying Free Speech (2024).
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Feb 5, 2026 • 16min
Is the Israeli President's visit a "bad mistake"?
Josh Bornstein, principal lawyer at Maurice Blackburn and legal commentator, gives a brisk take on President Isaac Herzog's visit. He discusses the controversy around allegations at the ICJ, statements that sparked outrage, tensions within the Jewish community, political pressure to rescind the invitation, and ideas for beginning to heal deepening divides.
May 14, 2025 • 54min
Mark Zuckerberg claims corporations are culturally neutered — are they? Men, women, work, and the manosphere
In this engaging discussion, Catherine Fox, an award-winning journalist focused on women's leadership, and Josh Bornstein, a labor law expert, dive into Mark Zuckerberg's claim about corporate culture needing more 'masculine energy.' They explore the implications for gender dynamics in leadership and highlight the alarming influence of the manosphere on young men. The conversation also critically examines the fragility of diversity initiatives, the decline in women's program funding, and the urgent need for political engagement to drive real change.
Mar 22, 2025 • 39min
04 | Conspiracy | Who Let the Dogs Out
Josh Bornstein, a lawyer known for representing the MUA during the 1998 waterfront dispute, dives into the chaos of a dramatic night when balaclava-clad guards and dogs were sent to lock out workers. He shares gripping stories of workers' resistance, courtroom drama, and corporate conspiracies that marred this pivotal labor moment in Australia. The tension escalates amidst emotional family conflicts and protests at Fremantle docks, highlighting the resilience and unity among workers fighting for their rights.
