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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Class action applicant accuses Qld of robbing him of identity

The lead applicant of a class action into the Queensland government’s decision to remove Indigenous children from families has accused the state of also trying to take ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 09 Apr 2024

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Lawyer’s silence during investigation costs him legal career

A Queensland solicitor will be struck off for barely acknowledging an investigation into his alleged misconduct.

BIG LAW • Mon, 08 Apr 2024

‘So-called terrorist’ accuses Chief Justice of bias

An ACT businessman has accused a Chief Justice of ruling against him because he was a “so-called terrorist”.

BIG LAW • Mon, 08 Apr 2024

Barrister prohibited from engaging in legal practice

A barrister who represented a police officer without a practising certificate has been forbidden from working as a legal professional.

BIG LAW • Sun, 07 Apr 2024

ChatGPT’s current iteration is almost twice as persuasive as the average human being

While people are getting better at identifying the difference between human content and that generated by artificial intelligence, so too is AI becoming more convincing, ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 07 Apr 2024

Conned clients and key appointments: What’s hot in law this week (1–5 April)

This week in the legal profession, lawyers conned their clients, a major case was reignited with new allegations, and a whole team left a global firm. Here are the top ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 05 Apr 2024

Lehrmann on ‘warpath’, Seven producer tells court

As part of contempt of court allegations, a former Seven producer claimed Bruce Lehrmann bought drinks and considered bringing prostitutes into a hotel paid for on the ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Thu, 04 Apr 2024

Criminal lawyer hit with steep fine for failing client

A criminal lawyer was publicly reprimanded for failing to give adequate advice to a client and pushing an “inappropriate case theory”.

BIG LAW • Thu, 04 Apr 2024

First Nations retailer to fight ASIC on Centrepay

A retailer for First Nations people in remote communities says it will appeal ASIC’s order to indefinitely stop Centrepay services.

BIG LAW • Thu, 04 Apr 2024

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