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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Downing Centre ‘abandons’ 6 months of listed hearings

Following a review into the position of civil jurisdictions, a Sydney Local Court has vacated six months of listed hearings due to the coronavirus pandemic.

BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Mar 2020

Post versus email: When Supreme Court rules can be bent

In the process of deregistering the Australasian Barrister Chambers, a director took issue with the way he was informed of the court’s decision.

BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Mar 2020

Sexual harassment and convictions in the age of #MeToo

The #MeToo movement and the convictions of high-profile men have revolutionised how the justice system handles sexual harassment cases, says one employment lawyer.

BIG LAW • Sun, 29 Mar 2020

Victoria fast tracks homicide matters amid coronavirus rush

To relieve pressure on the legal system in light of the global health crisis, the Magistrates’ Court has fast tracked cases directly to the Supreme Court

BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Mar 2020

BigLaw firm bolsters tech offering with new partner

A BigLaw firm has committed to promoting its technology consulting offering with a new partner, who will head up the firm’s Sydney office.

BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Mar 2020

Compensation firm welcomes established personal injuries lawyer

A major compensation law firm has welcomed a lawyer with over 30 years’ experience to head up the personal injuries practice based in its Queensland office.

BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Mar 2020

Coronavirus and the justice system: Updates as they happen

The justice system is reacting quickly to the coronavirus pandemic to ensure the outbreak has little effect on the legal profession and their clients, including new ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Mar 2020

Frequently asked legal employment questions relating to COVID-19

The spread of the viral coronavirus has posed a unique set of challenges for workplaces. One BigLaw firm answers the major legal questions around employment.

BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Mar 2020

Direction notes outline changes to Victoria’s Magistrates’ Court

The Magistrates’ Court of Victoria has released practice directions in light of the extensive changes to appeal cases, convictions and all committal hearings.

BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Mar 2020

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