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].
Guilty solicitor given until June 2021 to practice
A Victorian solicitor has been granted until June 2021 to practice before he must cease completely after a tribunal found he had engaged in professional misconduct.
BIG LAW • Tue, 08 Sep 2020
Lawyer X: The cases, charges and consequences of Nicola Gobbo
With the justice system likely to edict hundreds of appeals, overturned convictions and possible criminal charges as a result of Nicola Gobbo’s human informant role, ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 08 Sep 2020
Lawyer X: New inquiry documents show depth of conflicts in Tomato Tins case
Gangland figures behind the world’s largest importation of ecstasy have indicated their willingness to appeal convictions based on Nicola Gobbo’s human informant role, ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Sep 2020
Firm commits to supporting charity through viral virtual event
With $1 million already raised to support children with special needs and newborn care through past events, one law firm is sticking to its commitment with a virtual ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Sep 2020
Victorian courts commit to easing COVID-19 restrictions
Victoria’s courts and tribunals will work with the profession and with legal stakeholders on a coordinated response to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Sep 2020
First public hearings for family violence inquiry
Various bodies from the legal sector are expected to weigh in on the inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence during its first public hearing sessions.
BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Sep 2020
‘Don’t give up on the law’: How the profession is changing for young lawyers
The revelations that a former High Court justice had sexually harassed associates were delivered alongside the news that those same women were driven out of the law
NEWLAW • Mon, 07 Sep 2020
Michael Kirby to judge Australian first gender and sexuality moot
A Canberra university will be the first in Australia to host a gender identity and sexuality moot with The Honourable Michael Kirby locked in to judge the law students.
NEWLAW • Mon, 07 Sep 2020
Students with refugee background given early entry into law
The University of Newcastle has created a transformative early entry program to assist people with a refugee background in securing a spot in its law course.
NEWLAW • Mon, 07 Sep 2020