Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly. You can email Naomi at: [email protected]
The time for shock and ‘uncomfortable realisations’ around sexual harassment is over, WA Chief Justice says
After a year of sexual harassment and discrimination revelations, the Western Australian Chief Justice has asked that legal practitioners reflect on their initial shock ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Aug 2021
42 registrars appointed to newly merged Family and Federal Circuit Court
After a widespread recruitment campaign, 42 new registrars have been appointed to the newly merged Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to assist in enhanced ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Aug 2021
SA child abuse legislation ‘long overdue but welcome’ reform
Proposed new South Australian legislation will prevent unincorporated organisations from relying on a legal technicality to avoid being sued for child abuse in a change ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Aug 2021
NZ Bar calls for urgent evacuation of Afghan female judges
The New Zealand Bar Association has echoed calls for the government to help secure the safe passage and refuge for Afghan women judges and their families who are facing ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Aug 2021
Sexual abuse judgement sends ‘clear message’ to young survivors
No matter how long ago an atrocious act of sexual abuse against a child occurred, justice can still be served and perpetrators held to account, an abuse solicitor said
BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Aug 2021
‘Alarming’ rush of surveillance bill may have ‘chilling effect’ on whistleblowers, says HRLC
A new surveillance bill that has been rushed through by the Morrison government has largely ignored critical recommendations made by a parliamentary joint committee to ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Aug 2021
‘Always had an eye to the future’: NSW profession farewells longest-serving chief magistrate
Reflecting on the 33 years spent at the bar, the NSW profession has bid farewell to the state’s longest-serving chief magistrate and commended him for his years spent ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Aug 2021
Law Society council fails to establish grounds for disciplinary action, overlooks critical details in decision
A solicitor who billed former clients for 11 years of legal services at a significantly discounted rate was subjected to an investigation by the ACT Law Society’s council ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Aug 2021
Urgent reforms needed to address Victoria’s ‘imprisonment crisis’, HRLC says
Fears that Victoria is in the midst of an “imprisonment crisis” are behind a number of recommendations made to the Andrews government’s inquiry into the criminal legal ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Aug 2021