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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‘Inconsistent, illogical, false’: Court blasts lawyer for response to overcharging claims

A council grossly overcharged by its lawyer was awarded indemnity costs because of his unreasonable conduct in court, which included giving “completely incredible and ...

SME LAW • Sun, 19 Apr 2026

ASIC quietly ends dispute with Star’s non-executive directors

The financial services watchdog has quietly revealed it would bring an end to its dispute with Star Entertainment’s non-executive directors over the casino’s Suncity ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 19 Apr 2026

‘Deeply troubling’: Appeal court rebukes attempts to sideline solicitors

A boutique law firm’s attempt to bar certain solicitors from acting for a former employee has been overturned, with a court cautioning the primary decision would have led ...

SME LAW • Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Federal Court embraces AI in new practice note

Chief Justice Debra Mortimer noted the benefits of generative artificial intelligence in the Federal Court’s new practice note.

BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Apr 2026

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What Safe Work Australia’s Best Practice Review could mean for the legal profession

The Best Practice Review presents an opportunity to consider how the diversity within the legal profession, and at its most senior ranks, contributes to safer, more ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Apr 2026

ASIC swoops on 12 companies as solicitor shut out of practice

A solicitor already barred from providing financial advice has been denied a practising certificate as ASIC targets 12 of his companies.

SME LAW • Wed, 15 Apr 2026

Sparke Helmore takes team of 12 from Moray & Agnew

A partner and her team of special counsel, associates, paralegals, and administrative staff have left Moray & Agnew for Sparke Helmore.

BIG LAW • Tue, 14 Apr 2026

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Legal body to pay up for ‘factually incorrect’ disciplinary action

Queensland’s legal watchdog was ordered to pay costs for pursuing disciplinary action based on allegations that “ought never have been made”.

BIG LAW • Mon, 13 Apr 2026

Key targets around equitable briefing met for first time

Women barristers have received at least 30 per cent of both the number and value of all briefs for the first time in a decade.

BIG LAW • Mon, 13 Apr 2026

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