Naomi Neilson

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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HWL Ebsworth moves into new leadership model

HWL Ebsworth has formalised its new leadership structure after the tragic death of its managing partner, Juan Martinez, earlier this year.

BIG LAW • Wed, 15 May 2024

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Lawyers frustrated with delay of OAIC investigation into Latitude hack

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) and its New Zealand counterpart are yet to release any information regarding the investigation into 2023’s ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 14 May 2024

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Budget 2024: The key takeaways lawyers need to know

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down the third federal budget for the Albanese Labor government for 2024–25. Here’s what legal practitioners need to be across.

BIG LAW • Tue, 14 May 2024

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Former army lawyer and whistleblower sentenced to jail

A former Australian army lawyer was sentenced to more than five years behind bars for leaking classified documents to media.

BIG LAW • Tue, 14 May 2024

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Dawson’s ‘unwise’ choices after wife’s disappearance not enough for murder conviction, court told

Chris Dawson told a court he had a “very loving relationship” with his wife Lynette Joy Simms and insisted any alarm bells before and after her disappearance were not ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 13 May 2024

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Inquiry head to be investigated for alleged corruption

Walter Sofronoff, who headed up an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann’s criminal trial, will be investigated over allegations of corruption.

BIG LAW • Mon, 13 May 2024

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Barrister suspended for kissing, texting family law judge

A West Australian counsel who had a “close personal relationship” with the judge presiding over her client’s matter has been fined and suspended from practising for nine ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 13 May 2024

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Arnold Bloch Leibler promotes 10 senior lawyers

Arnold Bloch Leibler has promoted 10 of its lawyers into senior positions, including two to partner.

SME LAW • Sun, 12 May 2024

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CommBank share price class action dismissed

A court has dismissed a class action that alleged Commonwealth Bank traded shares at an artificially inflated price amid its failure to comply with anti-money laundering ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 12 May 2024

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