Naomi Neilson

ACT Law Society ‘disappointed’ with state government’s failure to consult

Much like Victoria’s pandemic bill, the ACT government has introduced legislation that would give the chief health officer and minister for health the power to issue ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Dec 2021

The health arguments for raising age of criminal responsibility

In an open letter, a coalition of health and medical organisations have called on the federal government to raise the criminal age of responsibility, citing strong ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Dec 2021

Solicitor reprimanded, fined for trust account breaches

An NSW-based solicitor who failed to direct large amounts of money into his firms’ trust account has been found to have engaged in professional misconduct and, in ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Dec 2021

Firm welcomes independent review by former Dyson Heydon investigator

On behalf of ex-staffer Rachelle Miller, her lawyers welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister Scott Morrison that the investigator of Dyson Heydon’s harassment would ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Dec 2021

NRF elevates 3 to partnership

Global firm Norton Rose Fulbright has announced that three of its senior lawyers would be elevated to the partnership in Australia.

BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Dec 2021

Our Innovation Fund secures $3m capital raise

Our Innovation Fund, a lead investor of Atelier, has been advised on its $3 million Series Seed capital raise.

BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Dec 2021

Australian Business Growth Fund makes $15m investment

The Australian Business Growth Fund, operating under the federal government, has been kickstarted with an inaugural $15 million investment.

SME LAW • Sun, 05 Dec 2021

Cosmetic surgery review welcome but overdue: ALA

Following many new, concerning revelations of the negative practices within the cosmetic surgery industry, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 02 Dec 2021

Omicron response shines spotlight on flawed travel restrictions, HRLC says

In response to the news that the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus had entered Australia, and the related postponement of border changes, human rights lawyers have ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 02 Dec 2021