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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Victorian law school gets new home 

Future lawyers attending a Victorian university will be headquartered in a new law school building designed to foster more engagement with the community.  

BIG LAW • Wed, 24 Mar 2021

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Family solicitor welcomed to Federal Circuit Court bench

A Queensland-based solicitor specialising in family law has been appointed a judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia in the Townsville registry. 

BIG LAW • Tue, 23 Mar 2021

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More decisions expected to be made on Porter’s role

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has flagged that he has received advice and will be making another decision on what roles federal Attorney-General Christian Porter can ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 23 Mar 2021

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Major Aus banks settle US class action but refuse liability

Two major Australian banks have settled a class action and have paid a settlement but stopped short of admitting liability for alleged market manipulation. 

BIG LAW • Tue, 23 Mar 2021

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IWD women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world

It is crucial that women are supported and heard in order to achieve a future with gender equality, writes Fay Calderone.

BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Mar 2021

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Criminal trials set to resume in Victoria

The Victorian government has allocated almost $6 million to expand and to modify regional courtrooms and ensure that criminal jury trials can resume as normal. 

BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Mar 2021

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Centerbridge ‘first of its kind’ to restructure through US bankruptcy

Centerbridge Partners L.P. has been purchased by Speedcast International Limited out of US bankruptcy, with assistance from MinterEllison. 

BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Mar 2021

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Mastering the transition to the courtroom with mooting competitions

For soon-to-be lawyers excited to take their legal careers into the courtroom, there’s nothing better to prepare them for it than mooting competitions. In a chat with ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 22 Mar 2021

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What it means to bring faith into the legal profession as a young lawyer

For one recent graduate entering the profession, approaching the legal system and critical thinking of the law does not need to operate separately from her faith

NEWLAW • Mon, 22 Mar 2021

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