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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JK Rowling’s ‘unfounded’ comments have no place in Australian courts

Following comments made by the author of the Harry Potter books, JK Rowling, a Chief Justice has issued a strong statement: Australian courts which adopt open and ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Nov 2023

‘Serious flaws’ in rule used to discipline solicitors

A rule preventing solicitors from contacting the opposing party’s client has “serious flaws” and should be reformed, an expert argued.

BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Nov 2023

ASIC takes Telstra Super to court over complaint deadlines

Telstra’s superannuation arm will face a court for allegedly failing to assist customers with their complaints within the right time frames.

BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Nov 2023

2-year-old girl wins ‘landmark settlement’ in Nauru mistreatment case

A Federal Court decision to approve a settlement for a two-year-old child who was mistreated on Nauru is the first of 50 claims against the Commonwealth to reach a ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Nov 2023

Court rejects Save the Children’s repatriation bid

The Federal Court has rejected a bid to have 11 women and their 20 children repatriated from northern Syria detention camps.

BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Nov 2023

Class actions, disciplined lawyers, and ‘lazy girl’ jobs: What’s hot in law this week (27 Oct–3 Nov)

There have been some major court decisions this week, with one of them even kicking off a potential class action. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories in ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 03 Nov 2023

Senator accuses Qantas of running ‘like crime gang’ in court

The Qantas board has been accused of operating like a “crime gang” for allegedly pocketing “massive” bonuses despite the mounting number of court proceedings it has been ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 03 Nov 2023

Qantas’ $100k offer to alleged sexual harassment victim in way of indemnity costs decision

The Federal Court has been asked to consider whether Qantas should be granted indemnity costs due to a $100,000 offer the airline made to a former employee who complained ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 02 Nov 2023

Precedent set for child sexual abuse victims

Survivors of childhood sexual abuse will face one less barrier to compensation following a landmark High Court decision.

BIG LAW • Thu, 02 Nov 2023

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