Naomi Neilson

Victorian mental health commission gives ‘new hope’ to profession

The release of the final report into the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System has been welcomed by the state’s premier legal body on a “red-letter day” ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 03 Mar 2021

Interim Attorney-General named in Porter’s absence

An interim Attorney-General will step in to cover Christian Porter’s role while he takes a leave of absence following a tense press conference about rape allegations.

BIG LAW • Wed, 03 Mar 2021

Christian Porter speaks to rape allegations 

Federal Attorney-General Christian Porter has publicly confirmed that he is the cabinet minister accused of the rape of a 16-year-old girl more than 30 years ago but has ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 03 Mar 2021

Lawyer X inquiry gets NZ monitor to keep reforms on track

A seasoned New Zealand judge and chair of its independent police conduct authority body has been asked to oversee recommendations from the Lawyer X inquiry.   

BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Mar 2021

Judge criticises man for ‘carrying on like pork chop’ in deadly assault

A Supreme Court judge has broken away from tradition in delivering a judgement to a man – or “nasty hyena” – who was charged with manslaughter following a two-punch ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Mar 2021

‘We’re sending the wrong message’: Legal academic protests inquiry into sexual harassment within federal government

Another report investigating the extent of sexual harassment and bullying within a workplace – even if that workplace is the Federal Parliament – is not needed because ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Mar 2021

Diver Foods sells to Arnott’s Group

Melbourne’s Diver Foods has sold 75 per cent of the company to the Arnott’s Group, with assistance from Macpherson Kelley. 

SME LAW • Tue, 02 Mar 2021

‘Urgent response needed’: Legal profession responds to aged care report

Addressing the government’s poor track record and concerns that it is not “serious” about aged care reform, lawyers have called for the Morrison government to act ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Mar 2021

Jaguar dealership sold for $26m amid COVID lockdown

Amid a snap Victorian lockdown, a Jaguar Land Rover dealership was sold for $26 million to Autosports Group with assistance from Macpherson Kelley. 

SME LAW • Mon, 01 Mar 2021