Naomi Neilson

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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What’s inside the updated Religious Discrimination Bill?

Following controversial drafts that unfairly targeted women, the LGBTQIA+ community and people of non-religious beliefs, the Religious Discrimination Bill has been ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 24 Nov 2021

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Police prosecutor avoids disciplinary hearing over ‘vile’ Facebook posts

An NSW police prosecutor has avoided a referral to the Legal Services Commissioner for vilifying his late father’s wife in a number of Facebook posts that included ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 23 Nov 2021

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Independent firm completes merger with boutique migration practice

As part of its intention to differentiate itself by setting up a multidisciplinary group, an independent law firm has successfully merged with a boutique migration firm ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 23 Nov 2021

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BigLaw firm commences strategic partnership with CancerAid

One of Australia’s biggest firms has partnered with CancerAid to support its employees and their families affected by cancer as they navigate the diagnosis while ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 23 Nov 2021

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LIV president returns for second term in 2022

Law Institute of Victoria president Tania Wolff will continue her leadership into 2022, during which time she hopes to continue her advocacy for members and tackle ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 23 Nov 2021

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ACT Supreme Court welcomes new Chief Justice

The ACT Supreme Court has appointed its sixth Chief Justice and the second woman to ever hold the position after outgoing Chief Justice Helen Murrell.

BIG LAW • Tue, 23 Nov 2021

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‘Kaleidoscope justice’: Victim-survivors’ experiences shape recommendations

Across 91 major recommendations that include alternatives to criminal trials and an independent body, the Victorian Law Reform Commission has proposed a plan for ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Nov 2021

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‘I’m with you’: Pride in Law president, Supreme Court justice share how law and society have changed for LGBTQIA+ people

In the last five years, the support and inclusivity found in a profession that accepts its LGBTQIA+ members have not only changed their lives but have improved how the ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Nov 2021

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No-win-no-charge arrangements improving access to civil justice

Although the “evils of cost, delay and complexity” have remained consistent barriers for the ordinary Australian to access justice, new research has indicated that new ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Nov 2021

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