Naomi Neilson

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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Victorian lawyer to appeal practising certificate decision

Following a class actions “charade” that saw two lawyers removed from the roll, a sole practitioner who was criticised for his own role in the proceedings and was ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 20 Feb 2022

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Passage of deportation bill through lower house ‘shameful’

The decision of both the Morrison government and Labor to pass the “damaging” deportation laws through the lower house has been criticised by lawyers as a “shameful and ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 20 Feb 2022

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$2.8m initiative to improve digital document execution

Over the next 18 months, a $2.8 million project will be rolled out across the legal profession that will make it easier to digitally execute documents.

BIG LAW • Sun, 20 Feb 2022

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WA improves Reconciliation Action Plan to support better justice outcomes

The Western Australian Department of Justice has revamped its Reconciliation Action Plan to improve justice outcomes for Aboriginal people and their communities.

BIG LAW • Sun, 20 Feb 2022

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HSF appoints Melbourne technology partner

BigLaw firm Herbert Smith Freehills has appointed a technology law expert to support the firm’s growth in the technology, cyber security and digital space.

BIG LAW • Thu, 17 Feb 2022

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Hive Legal welcomes new principal and director

A commercial lawyer and digital health expert with a proven track record at Hive Legal has been promoted into the roles of director and principal.

SME LAW • Thu, 17 Feb 2022

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Victorian Supreme Court judge sexually harassed two associates

A retired Victorian Supreme Court judge has been found to have sexually harassed two women while they worked as his associates.

BIG LAW • Wed, 16 Feb 2022

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NORSTA secures Royal Australian Navy contract

NORSTA Maritime has secured a $70 million maintenance contract with the Royal Australian Navy.

BIG LAW • Wed, 16 Feb 2022

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Global firm grows Australian practice with partner appointment

A global law firm has expanded its global project development and finance practice with the appointment of a partner based in Sydney.

BIG LAW • Wed, 16 Feb 2022

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