Naomi Neilson

Suncorp welcomes new chief risk officer

Suncorp Group has appointed a new group chief risk officer who will bring with her expertise across regulatory, compliance, legal, and governance.

SME LAW • Thu, 14 Oct 2021

Lawyer X: Special investigator to examine criminal conduct, discipline action

Former High Court judge Geoffrey Nettle has been given new powers to examine the potential criminal conduct and disciplinary matters revealed in the Royal Commission into ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 13 Oct 2021

Work-life balance identified as challenge to lawyers’ wellbeing

More than half of Victorian lawyers have indicated that sustaining a work-life balance has been the most challenging aspect in achieving positive wellbeing.

BIG LAW • Wed, 13 Oct 2021

Specialist firm celebrates 40 years with updated look

A commercial law firm celebrates 40 years of practice with a “new look and feel” that includes a refreshed logo to represent its recognisability in the community. 

BIG LAW • Tue, 12 Oct 2021

Head of the Office of Parliamentary Counsel appointed

Federal Attorney-General Michaelia Cash has announced a new first parliamentary counsel and has welcomed the wealth of expertise she will bring to the role. 

BIG LAW • Tue, 12 Oct 2021

Relationship between judge and barrister ‘particularly troubling’ 

In awarding an appeal, the High Court of Australia found it “particularly troubling” that the controversial relationship between Justice John Walters and barrister ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 11 Oct 2021

Sweeping reforms recommended prior to raising the age of criminal responsibility

Prior to raising the age of criminal responsibility, a report commissioned by the ACT government has found that there will need to be sweeping reforms to better respond ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 11 Oct 2021

Victorian courts consider mandatory vaccinations

With plans to reopen the states when vaccination targets are reached, Court Services Victoria has announced plans to consider its policies for returning staff. 

BIG LAW • Mon, 11 Oct 2021

‘It threatens free expression’: Social media ruling challenges democratic rights, academic warns

The High Court decision to hold organisations that facilitate online or social media content liable as the “publisher” of defamatory comments is “chilling news” for ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 11 Oct 2021