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].
Behind the scenes of the Australian Crisis Simulation Summit
The student-led Australian Crisis Simulation Summit has invited delegates from across the country to return for a second year and engage in high-pressure and very ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 20 Sep 2021
Top 10 in 12 days: Everything new lawyers should be across
In this fortnightly wrap-up, Protégé brings law students, graduates, and new lawyers the top news that they should be aware of. This time, it includes another update on ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 20 Sep 2021
‘Follow something you’re actually passionate about’: The career benefits of making time for interests over expectations
Standing out in the rigorous and highly competitive application process could be as simple as ditching the expectations for what students should be doing to build their ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 20 Sep 2021
Melbourne law students asked to assist stateless children
With a significant grant, Melbourne juris doctor students will have the opportunity to develop practical legal skills while directly assisting in the delivery of ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 20 Sep 2021
Lawyer restricted from acting for Sydney real estate agency
The NSW Supreme Court has restrained a lawyer from acting on behalf of a real estate agency after it was found to have obtained a copy of privileged legal advice.
BIG LAW • Sun, 19 Sep 2021
Restrictions on protest rights ‘concerning’, human rights lawyers say
The decision to lockdown Melbourne’s CBD to prevent anti-restriction protests, which includes pausing public transport for seven hours and constructing traffic blockades, ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 19 Sep 2021
Labor staffer, second-year law student charged with two counts of rape
A federal political staffer and second-year law student has been charged with two counts of rape over an incident alleged to have taken place earlier this year.
NEWLAW • Sun, 19 Sep 2021
Former A-G Christian Porter resigns from front bench
Former Attorney-General Christian Porter has resigned after revealing he accepted an anonymous donation to cover his costly and personal legal fees.
BIG LAW • Sun, 19 Sep 2021
Chief justices, law society throw support behind NSW and Vic profession
The Victorian and NSW chief justices, along with the Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia and the Law Society of NSW, have sent messages of support to the ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Sep 2021