Naomi Neilson

Former solicitor blocked from returning to profession amid ‘serious doubt’

The Queensland Supreme Court has dismissed a former solicitor’s application to be readmitted following a build-up of concerning matters, including a failure to comply ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 11 May 2021

Divorce lawyers expect more risks amid rising property prices

As more younger couples continue to borrow from their parents to survive the rising property prices, divorce lawyers are witnessing a major increase in the number of loan ...

SME LAW • Tue, 11 May 2021

Porter defamation: ABC lays out explosive plan for defence

In an upcoming defamation hearing, the ABC is preparing to argue that the former attorney-general was “reasonably suspected” of the brutal, historical rape of a ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 10 May 2021

NSW becomes first to introduce mandatory data legislation

Mandatory notification of data breach schemes to create new standards of accountability and transparency will become a reality in NSW, making it the first Australian ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 10 May 2021

Anti-discrimination laws set for major review

Victims of discrimination may soon have an easier time making and defending their complaints under Queensland’s new legislation review, with the state’s Attorney-General ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 10 May 2021

Federal Court makes interim ruling on Porter’s confidentiality request

The Federal Court of Australia has made an interim ruling on whether to allow former federal attorney-general Christian Porter’s request to have three schedules from the ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 07 May 2021

‘Game-changing’ tribunal proposal to revolutionise system for families

An “out of the box” proposal from a legal expert and academic on introducing the multidisciplinary tribunal model dedicated to managing parenting disputes for those ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 06 May 2021

Legal institute CEO makes the move into superannuation sector

The Law Institute of Victoria’s chief executive will expand his expertise into a superannuation fund for lawyers, replacing an outgoing BigLaw board member.

BIG LAW • Thu, 06 May 2021

LCA throws support behind expanded oversight for national intelligence

The Law Council of Australia has told a parliamentary committee it fully endorses expanding oversight functions of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security to ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 06 May 2021