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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Tasmanian partner restricted from proceedings following conflict concerns

A Tasmanian partner and his law firm have been restricted from acting in a partnership dispute following fears a layperson may be concerned about the proper ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 30 May 2023

Qld Supreme Court throws out police evidence after power misuse

A Queensland firm has weighed in on a Supreme Court’s decision to throw out police evidence in a major drug trafficking matter.

BIG LAW • Tue, 30 May 2023

Victorian lawyer sunk client’s money into ‘bizarre’ scam

A former Victorian principal lawyer has faced criminal charges for stealing $420,000 from two clients’ estates and sinking most of their money into a failing company and ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 29 May 2023

Inside legislation keeping a baby killer free from accountability

A Sydney woman who appeared to lead a happy, loved and normal life drowned and killed her infant son — but a relatively recent act means she will not be held criminally ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 28 May 2023

NSW Racing boss loses ABC defamation fight

Racing NSW boss Peter V’landys lost his defamation appeal against the ABC despite a Federal Court judge finding that a news segment on retired racehorses “treated him ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 28 May 2023

Law Council welcomes new AAT president

The Law Council has welcomed the appointment of the new Administrative Appeals Tribunal president, citing the importance of diversity of skill and experience to lead ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 25 May 2023

Police denies interfering with Brittany Higgins’ support, inquiry hears

A senior police member has defended a controversial decision to interview Brittany Higgins’ support person and Victims of Crime Commissioner about part of her evidence, ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 25 May 2023

Wreck Bay PFAS class action settles for $22m

The federal government offered $22 million to settle a class action for the PFAS contamination of the Wreck Bay Aboriginal community.

BIG LAW • Thu, 25 May 2023

ACT prosecutors changed process of sex assault trials, top cop claims

A senior police officer who investigated Brittany Higgins’ allegations of rape in Parliament House told an inquiry that ACT prosecutors had changed the way they approach ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 24 May 2023

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