Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly. You can email Naomi at: [email protected]
Giggle for Girls ‘directly discriminatory’ of trans woman, court told
As part of her bid to secure damages greater than $10,000, counsel for Roxanne Tickle accused the owner of a “woman’s only” online platform of allegedly having a “wilful ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 05 Aug 2025
‘Not the way litigation works’: Bupa says class action is hopeless
Counsel for Bupa told a court that trying to make sense of the claims about its residential care homes was like “wrestling jelly”.
BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Aug 2025
Gender identity questioned in Giggle for Girls appeal
On the first day of a four-day appeal hearing, the company and owner behind a “women-only” social media platform has challenged findings that it discriminated against ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Aug 2025
Perth firm has alleged loyalty tested by former client
The loyalty of a Perth-based law firm was called into question by a previous client, which told a court it was troubled by the solicitors’ representation of a former ...
SME LAW • Sun, 03 Aug 2025
Qld firm seeks to justify pregnant associate’s dismissal
A Gold Coast firm accused of unfair dismissal claimed the associate had “very little work to perform”, despite allegations that indicated she was contacted late into the ...
SME LAW • Thu, 31 Jul 2025
‘Stick it up your a--e’: Foul-mouthed lawyer recommended for strike-off
Controversial solicitor Nathan Andrew Buckley of “wet dildo” infamy could have his name struck off for a number of offensive social media posts, including a suggestion a ...
SME LAW • Wed, 30 Jul 2025
20 promotions across AF Legal Group
AF Legal Group promoted 20 staff and solicitors across Australian Family Lawyers, Watts McCray Lawyers, and Armstrong Legal Lawyers.
BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Jul 2025
Green Mortgage Lawyers strengthens executive team
Alongside a new general manager, Brisbane firm Green Mortgage Lawyers appointed a lawyer to head up its commercial lending team.
SME LAW • Wed, 30 Jul 2025
No winners in Ruby Princess appeal
Both the cruise line and a passenger aboard the coronavirus-laden Ruby Princess have failed to appeal a class action over the decision to set sail despite the very real ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 29 Jul 2025