Naomi Neilson

Shadow A-G takes aim at Michaelia Cash’s ‘appalling’ record

Michaelia Cash’s takeover of the federal Attorney-General portfolio has been met with renewed calls for law reforms in areas of domestic violence and IR, but it has also ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 30 Mar 2021

‘He was just doing his job’: Commission finds police unfairly targeted solicitor

Human rights lawyers have voiced profound concern over reports that a specialist NSW Police task force targeted a solicitor with “deliberate, deceitful and malicious” ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 30 Mar 2021

Porter says ‘no regrets’ on losing A-G position

Former federal attorney-general Christian Porter said he felt he had “no alternatives” but to launch defamation proceedings against the ABC and lose his portfolio.

BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Mar 2021

Judge responds to rule of law controversy in Minters leadership decision

Following the controversial decision to push out MinterEllison chief executive Annette Kimmitt, a NSW Supreme Court judge has warned that while solicitors are not held to ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Mar 2021

‘Be bold’: Chief Justice delivers powerful speech on future of female lawyers

In an inspirational speech delivered to some of Australia’s future, female lawyers, the ACT Chief Justice has asked that they remember the women who fought for rights ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Mar 2021

Mental health defence to receive language overhaul

The NSW government has confirmed that a successful mental health defence will be receiving a new definition in hopes that it will bring comfort to victims and their ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Mar 2021

Breach of international laws ‘morally reprehensible’, advocacy group says

Legal advocates are concerned the Morrison government is comfortable in the knowledge that transferring a person outside of Australia who they understand could be harmed ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Mar 2021

Appeal ‘missed opportunity’ for transgender reforms 

A Queensland Court of Appeal decision to overturn an apology order has brought into question the state’s approach to transgender rights, a legal centre has argued. 

BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Mar 2021

Porter officially removed from A-G role

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed that Christian Porter will step away from the federal Attorney-General portfolio.  

BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Mar 2021