Naomi Neilson

Top 10: The biggest news of the fortnight for young lawyers

In this fortnightly wrap-up, Protégé has rounded up the top 10 articles that are most relevant to law students, graduates and other young lawyers, including harassment ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 03 May 2021

Self-disqualified judges, overhauled federal appointment process front of mind for judicial impartiality inquiry

Numerous text messages and coffee meetings between a judge and barrister in the same matter have incited an inquiry from the Australian Law Reform Commission that ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 02 May 2021

London funder first to be allowed to finance Australian class actions

A UK-based funder has been granted an AFS licence, making it the first overseas funder to be authorised to finance Australian class actions.

SME LAW • Sun, 02 May 2021

‘Profoundly wrong and unjust’: Prosecution of Richard Boyle highlights need for reform

The Commonwealth’s decision to proceed with its charges against public servant and now whistleblower Richard Boyle has drawn the ire of human rights lawyers who have ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 02 May 2021

New lawyer admitted amid Centrelink overpayments, criminal charges

The Northern Territory Law Society has failed to prevent a new lawyer from being admitted after she disclosed Centrelink overpayments and two assault charges. 

BIG LAW • Thu, 29 Apr 2021

Barrister fails to appeal order to remove his name from roll of practitioners

A barrister who owed the Australian Taxation Office in excess of $550,000 has failed to have orders removing his name set aside but was permitted a downgraded finding ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 28 Apr 2021

LIV welcomes family violence training in major courts

New training programs designed to improve court responses to family violence have been welcomed by Victoria’s premier legal body. 

BIG LAW • Wed, 28 Apr 2021

Peter Dutton’s defamation proceedings ‘cause for real concern’

As part of the ongoing fallout from Parliament House’s recent onslaught of sexual harassment and assault allegations, federal Defence Minister Peter Dutton has launched ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 28 Apr 2021

SA Chief Justice creates dedicated email, offers to meet sexual harassment complainants in person 

Following a damning report into sexual harassment and assault in the state’s judicial system, the South Australian Chief Justice has offered to meet victims in person and ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 27 Apr 2021