Naomi Neilson

New arbitration scheme to address civil litigation backlog

Although courts will begin to address the COVID-19 backlog, civil litigation may still be left behind. Speaking to Lawyers Weekly, two barristers explain how a new ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Jun 2020

Victoria’s contingency fee legislation ‘regrettable’, NSW Bar says

The Victorian government’s decision to legislate contingency fees for lawyers working on class actions is “regrettable”, said the NSW Bar Association.

BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Jun 2020

Tasmania shuts down gender debate with new research

The Tasmanian Law Reform Institute published new research that could shut down all legal debate around the state’s controversial gender laws introduced in 2019.

BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Jun 2020

Victoria makes progress with specialist family violence courts

Despite the difficulties of implementing new changes into Australian courts during the COVID-19 pandemic, Victoria has progressed with its plans to deliver a ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Jun 2020

Online pro bono program boosts barrister referrals

The Victorian Bar has released a new online pro bono platform from which the County, Coroners and Supreme Courts are able to make referrals directly to barristers.

BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Jun 2020

Victoria’s class action market gets a refresh

The Victorian government has passed legislation making it easier to secure justice by class actions that weighs up legal costs and eases the burden on unsuccessful ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 21 Jun 2020

Catholic Church ‘hypocritical’ for accepting JobKeeper

It is hypocritical of the Catholic Church, which thus far avoided liability for child sexual abuse crimes, to accept JobKeeper payments, one barrister argued.

BIG LAW • Sun, 21 Jun 2020

New appointment to Victorian Law Reform Commission

The Victorian government has appointed “one of the most experienced judges” to the Victorian Law Reform Commission board.

BIG LAW • Sun, 21 Jun 2020

Law students ramp up fight against ‘tone-deaf’ university

In disputing exam conditions set out during the coronavirus pandemic, law students of Monash University have protested against the faculty with a petition, a survey and ...

NEWLAW • Thu, 18 Jun 2020