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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Why new lawyers might make the best mentors for students

While there are plenty of advantages to connecting with a highly experienced mentor during law school, there is something to be said for seeking advice from lawyers who ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 13 Dec 2021

The profession’s important updates from the last fortnight

In this fortnightly update, Protégé wraps up the biggest headlines for law students, graduates and new lawyers. This time, we have more on Christian Porter’s political ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 13 Dec 2021

Victorian university receives ‘landmark’ $3m donation

The philanthropic gift of $3 million to a Victorian university’s legal clinic is the largest donation of its kind that will assist in “opening a new chapter” in the ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 13 Dec 2021

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Reprimand handed down to solicitor over ‘egregious’ mistake

A solicitor found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct for an unintentional but “egregious” mistake has received a reprimand and a costs order.

BIG LAW • Sun, 12 Dec 2021

Nathan Buckley to return to court over disciplinary decision

The solicitor behind controversial Facebook posts that allegedly incited Victorians to break the law will return to the Civil and Administrative Tribunal next year to ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 09 Dec 2021

Judicial impartiality final report to be handed down soon

Following months of inquiry, the Australian Law Reform Commission has submitted its final judicial impartiality report to the Attorney-General and will soon be unveiling ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 09 Dec 2021

LCA proposes plan to help ‘missing middle’ access free legal services

Working alongside the courts to reduce costs, providing more funding for legal aid and improving education for legal professionals are all part of the Law Council of ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 09 Dec 2021

Lawyer found with child abuse images removed from roll

A Western Australian lawyer who was in possession of 17,544 images and 1,391 videos containing child exploitation material has had his name removed from the roll of ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Dec 2021

Victorian pandemic legislation officially becomes law

The controversial Victorian pandemic bill has officially become law, complete with a few amendments and a prediction that Premier Dan Andrews will declare a pandemic next ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Dec 2021

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