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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42 registrars appointed to newly merged Family and Federal Circuit Court

After a widespread recruitment campaign, 42 new registrars have been appointed to the newly merged Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to assist in enhanced ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Aug 2021

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SA child abuse legislation ‘long overdue but welcome’ reform

Proposed new South Australian legislation will prevent unincorporated organisations from relying on a legal technicality to avoid being sued for child abuse in a change ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Aug 2021

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NZ Bar calls for urgent evacuation of Afghan female judges

The New Zealand Bar Association has echoed calls for the government to help secure the safe passage and refuge for Afghan women judges and their families who are facing ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Aug 2021

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Sexual abuse judgement sends ‘clear message’ to young survivors

No matter how long ago an atrocious act of sexual abuse against a child occurred, justice can still be served and perpetrators held to account, an abuse solicitor said

BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Aug 2021

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‘Alarming’ rush of surveillance bill may have ‘chilling effect’ on whistleblowers, says HRLC 

A new surveillance bill that has been rushed through by the Morrison government has largely ignored critical recommendations made by a parliamentary joint committee to ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Aug 2021

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‘Always had an eye to the future’: NSW profession farewells longest-serving chief magistrate

Reflecting on the 33 years spent at the bar, the NSW profession has bid farewell to the state’s longest-serving chief magistrate and commended him for his years spent ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Aug 2021

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Law Society council fails to establish grounds for disciplinary action, overlooks critical details in decision

A solicitor who billed former clients for 11 years of legal services at a significantly discounted rate was subjected to an investigation by the ACT Law Society’s council ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Aug 2021

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Urgent reforms needed to address Victoria’s ‘imprisonment crisis’, HRLC says

Fears that Victoria is in the midst of an “imprisonment crisis” are behind a number of recommendations made to the Andrews government’s inquiry into the criminal legal ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Aug 2021

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‘Victims deserve attention and action’: Michael Kirby promotes gathering witness testimony remotely amid Afghanistan crisis

A detailed guide on collecting witness testimony for human rights investigations even in restricted areas comes as “vivid images on television screens in our homes” show ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Aug 2021

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