Naomi Neilson

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Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly, as well as other titles under the Momentum Media umbrella. She regularly writes about matters before the Federal Court of Australia, the Supreme Courts, the Civil and Administrative Tribunals, and the Fair Work Commission. Naomi has also published investigative pieces about the legal profession, including sexual harassment and bullying, wage disputes, and staff exoduses. You can email Naomi at: [email protected].

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Reprimand for principal who employed disqualified lawyer

A Queensland solicitor publicly reprimanded for employing a disqualified person has been criticised for her “fundamental lack of awareness” of the ethical obligations she ...

SME LAW • Thu, 06 Aug 2026

Women winning the legal promotion race

Women accounted for the majority of senior promotions in Lawyers Weekly’s exclusive analysis of more than 1,000 promotions, but that milestone does not mean the ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 06 Aug 2026

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Clyde & Co adds 2 to partnership

Across its Asia-Pacific promotions, Clyde & Co has elevated two Australian lawyers to its partnership and promoted three to senior associates in its Sydney office.

BIG LAW • Thu, 06 Aug 2026

Watch houses are no place for children – so why is the NT government seeking to make the problem worse?

Pouring fuel on a fire may be an accurate way to describe the Northern Territory government’s proposed legislation to make an existing problem with young people in police ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 06 Aug 2026

Addisons brings on competition partner

A highly regarded competition, antitrust and regulatory lawyer has been appointed to Addisons’ partnership.

BIG LAW • Thu, 06 Aug 2026

Fraud and racism claims made by struck-off solicitor

Rolled up in his attempt to dodge a bankruptcy order, a solicitor disciplined for professional misconduct tried to have a Federal Court judge recused because he used to ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Aug 2026

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NT judge to face discrimination, sexual harassment complaint

A former judge of the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory failed to have the Federal Court toss out a complaint by an associate who has made allegations of sexual ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Domino’s bites back at $10m costs bill after class action defeat

Domino’s tried to avoid paying around $10 million in legal costs after its loss in a Federal Court underpayment class action.

BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Aug 2026

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IDP Lawyers promotes 1 senior associate, 4 associates

Five lawyers were promoted at personal injury firm, IDP Lawyers.

SME LAW • Wed, 05 Aug 2026

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