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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Ousted solicitor disputes senior judge’s claim of a ‘fishing expedition’

An NSW lawyer struck off more than a decade ago has made multiple thwarted bids to be readmitted, with his most recent an attempt to overturn findings that he had engaged ...

SME LAW • Thu, 04 Jun 2026

Parole board lawyer avoids costs order due to ‘unfair’ tribunal comments

Although unsuccessful in a recusal application, an ex-parole board lawyer has avoided a costs order due to a commissioner’s “unfair” comments about her discrimination ...

SME LAW • Thu, 04 Jun 2026

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JWS promotes 4 special counsel, 21 senior associates

In its latest promotion round, Johnson Winter Slattery has promoted four to special counsel and 21 to senior associate, effective 1 July.

BIG LAW • Wed, 03 Jun 2026

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Courts cannot be left behind in budget, SA Law Society says

The South Australian government’s “disappointing” budget announcements have shown just how low the justice system ranks on its list of priorities, the Law Society ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 03 Jun 2026

‘Down Under’ lawyers can have sway on international decision making, partner says

A new law aimed at easing the compliance burden for dually listed ASX and US stock exchange companies has highlighted the influence Australian lawyers can wield on the ...

SME LAW • Wed, 03 Jun 2026

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Supervision blunder ends in discipline for Qld director

A Queensland firm director engaged in unsatisfactory professional conduct by her failure to appropriately manage a conveyancing matter and supervise an employee who had ...

SME LAW • Tue, 02 Jun 2026

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LOD appoints new associate director in Perth

A new associate director will lead Lawyers on Demand’s Perth office.

BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Partner joins Sparke Helmore’s casualty team

As part of its “ambitious growth plans” across public liability and personal injury, Sparke Helmore has brought on a new partner.

BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Jun 2026

AI regulation lag no excuse for director’s failures, Chief Justice says

Australia’s regulatory framework may be struggling to keep pace with the “technological tsunami” that is artificial intelligence, but that is no excuse for company ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 02 Jun 2026

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