Naomi Neilson

What does Victoria’s lockdown mean for courts?

As Melbourne closes back down for the next six weeks, courts prepare for a longer remote period – so what does that mean for those who still need to make in-person ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 03 Aug 2020

ACT Bar shuts down new AFP commissioner’s concerns

The death of a Canberra bikie gang leader has prompted the new AFP commissioner to publicly call for anti-consorting laws in the territory, but the ACT Bar Association ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 03 Aug 2020

VCAT prepares for post-COVID with new partnership

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has partnered with a dispute resolution platform to assist in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

BIG LAW • Mon, 03 Aug 2020

WA Law Society mourns loss of Honourable Michael Murray

The Law Society of Western Australia has remembered the Honourable Michael Murray AM QC as a “giant in the legal profession” and extends their sympathies to his family

BIG LAW • Mon, 03 Aug 2020

Tribunal upholds finding of unsatisfactory professional conduct

An NSW solicitor has lost a bid to appeal a 2018 finding of unsatisfactory professional conduct for failing to identify her client before taking any legal action.

BIG LAW • Sun, 02 Aug 2020

Firm alleges human rights violation against column

A firm that has been at the centre of media controversy has reportedly filed a complaint alleging a major media column violated human rights laws.

BIG LAW • Sun, 02 Aug 2020

Top-tier team loses senior solicitors to boutique

A team of one principal solicitor, two special counsel and a senior associate has moved from a top-tier team and into a boutique practice.

BIG LAW • Fri, 31 Jul 2020

Controversial firm asks for $1m to fund High Court challenge

Are Australians so fed up with restrictions that they are willing to pay $1 million in costs to see it before the High Court? One small, controversial Sydney firm wants ...

SME LAW • Thu, 30 Jul 2020

UNSW Law appoints new acting dean

One of Australia’s top legal schools has appointed a new acting dean.

SME LAW • Thu, 30 Jul 2020