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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Chief Justice hands ACT Law Society $50k costs bill

A lawyer who successfully challenged the refusal of his practising certificate secured a $50,000 costs order against the ACT Law Society.

BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Commonwealth takes PFAS case to Federal Court

The federal government is seeking reparations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-related contamination across 28 Defence bases in Australia.

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Senior judges refuse to be left behind on AI

The Supreme Court of Victoria is positioning itself at the forefront of artificial intelligence developments as the technology reshapes legal practice and courtroom ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Jun 2026

4-month ban for Victorian lawyer who played both sides in unwanted legal battle

In a bizarre chain of events, a Victorian solicitor had his firm push ahead with a case against his client’s advice, tried to persuade her to give evidence, then began ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 31 May 2026

Discipline for lawyer inflating Legal Aid grants

A sole director submitted false Legal Aid claims, including billing for six hours in court despite appearing for just seven minutes.

SME LAW • Thu, 28 May 2026

‘Automate the parts no one brags about’: Using AI the human way

Firms looking to automate their practice without losing authentic client engagement should focus on the boring parts, a principal lawyer has shared.

SME LAW • Thu, 28 May 2026

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Sole director to be struck off for illegal practising

For four years, a former sole director engaged in legal practice and charged fees despite not holding a practising certificate.

BIG LAW • Wed, 27 May 2026

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6 new principals at Gilchrist Connell

National insurance firm Gilchrist Connell has bolstered its ranks with the appointment of six new principals, including five who were elevated in one of the firm’s ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 27 May 2026

Second blow for lawyer fighting to keep practising certificate

A Victorian solicitor has lost his second attempt to hold onto his practising certificate amid an investigation into his continuing professional development and insurance ...

SME LAW • Tue, 26 May 2026

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