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].
‘I am proud of what has been achieved’: Chief Justice Bathurst reflects on 2020
In a touching end-of-year address, the NSW Chief Justice has reflected back on 2020, with admiration for the judges, practitioners and court staff that ensured ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Dec 2020
Mentoring and being mentored: Why it is never too early to ‘pay it forward’
There is a world of benefits to being mentored by senior members of the profession—but there is also a lot to be said for switching from mentee to mentor
BIG LAW • Tue, 29 Dec 2020
With the justice system failing, the ACT government commits to decriminalising drug use
The ACT government has become the first to commit to decriminalising personal possession of illicit substances, citing that the prohibition approach has not worked, and ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 29 Dec 2020
Protégé: The top 10 articles for law students in 2020
In this news breakdown, Protégé takes a look back at the last 12 months to bring law students the 10 most-read articles from 2020.
NEWLAW • Mon, 28 Dec 2020
Wrapping up Wig & Chamber: The top stories from 2020
In this 2020 wrap-up, Lawyers Weekly’s Wig & Chamber takes a look back at the year’s top stories, most memorable interviews and favourite features starring the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 21 Dec 2020
Family Court’s self-represented litigants left on their own without choice
New research has identified a gap between the domestic violence victims who are not wealthy enough to hire a lawyer but earn too much to be eligible for legal aid, which ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 21 Dec 2020
Queensland assisted dying laws given delayed due date
The Queensland government was confident it could deliver assisted dying legislation early next year, but its Attorney-General recently confirmed that the due date for the ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 20 Dec 2020
Cashrewards secures IPO and ASX listing
Cashrewards Limited has secured an IPO and ASX listing with legal assistance from Gilbert + Tobin.
BIG LAW • Tue, 15 Dec 2020
Parliamentary privilege called into question by NT Law Society
The Northern Territory Law Society has unsuccessfully alleged that a barrister’s advice to prominent members of Parliament concerning a controversial inquiry in 2014 was ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 15 Dec 2020