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].
NSW Drug Court proven effective at reducing risk of reconviction
New research from BOCSAR has revealed the NSW Drug Court has led to significantly lower reconviction rates among offenders diverted through its program.
BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Sep 2020
Profession mourns loss of first Age Discrimination Commissioner Susan Ryan
The political and legal professions have mourned the loss of Susan Ryan, praising her work as a role model and trailblazer who forever changed both sectors for the better
BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Sep 2020
Supreme Court hears Victoria’s curfew went ‘step too far’
A barrister representing a restauranteur that has taken a health bureaucrat to Victoria’s Supreme Court has argued on her behalf that the curfew imposed by the Premier – ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Sep 2020
Sydney lawyer has guilty finding appealed and penalties revoked
A tribunal has allowed the appeal of a Sydney-based solicitor, removing his professional misconduct finding and subsequent penalties.
BIG LAW • Sun, 27 Sep 2020
Major legal body concerned with insolvency rule change
The federal government’s proposal to adopt US-style insolvency rules to support small businesses with the COVID-19 economic crisis may be a welcome initiative, but a lack ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 27 Sep 2020
Lack of confidence in Hong Kong law justifies suspending treaties, LCA says
The Law Council of Australia has addressed a committee investigating the suspension of treaties between Australia and Hong Kong amid ongoing political and legal tensions
BIG LAW • Sun, 27 Sep 2020
Judicial appointments to Victoria’s Magistrates’ Court
The Victorian government has appointed four new legal professionals as judges to the state’s Magistrates’ Court, each bringing extensive experience to the roles.
BIG LAW • Thu, 24 Sep 2020
SA government votes in ‘momentous win’ for reproductive rights
A legal human rights group has celebrated a decision by South Australian MPs to vote in favour of creating safe access zones around abortion clinics.
BIG LAW • Thu, 24 Sep 2020
Law Society welcomes first female president, vice-president’s executive team in 87 years
For the first time since 1933, the ACT Law Society has announced its new executive committee will be led by a female president and vice-presidents.
BIG LAW • Thu, 24 Sep 2020