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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‘Appalling, predatory’: Court slams Optus for turning back on distressed customers

In its decision to approve a $100 million penalty, the Federal Court slammed Optus’ senior management as “predatory” for its failure to urgently stop its stores from ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 24 Sep 2025

‘Incredibly gratifying’: Judge reflects on path from registrar to bench

Looking back at her rise from senior judicial registrar to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia’s bench, Judge Celia Conlan said it was “enormously ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 24 Sep 2025

New sex offender legislation ‘performative’ and hollow, defence lawyers say

Queensland’s incoming restrictions on good character references for sex offenders were branded “performative legislation”, with critics finding it to be meaningless, ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Wed, 24 Sep 2025

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WA lawyers under fire for ‘unnecessary’ extension application

A Western Australian judge was critical of several lawyers for bringing an application that “should never have been necessary”.

BIG LAW • Tue, 23 Sep 2025

Strike-off for lawyer who misappropriated $6m meant for charities, hospital

A Sydney lawyer who used part of the $6 million he misappropriated from two clients’ estates to purchase a multimillion-dollar Bondi Junction home and lease a luxury car ...

SME LAW • Mon, 22 Sep 2025

Court critical of costs in director’s fight with firm over ATO debt

Following a win against his former firm over $255,000 in tax debts, an NSW lawyer asked the court for a costs order of around $90,000, with most of that sum credited to ...

SME LAW • Mon, 22 Sep 2025

‘Not a substitute’: Qld courts introduce AI guidelines

Queensland’s courts and tribunals have introduced a set of generative AI guidelines, including a caution that chatbots should not be used as a substitute for trusted ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Sep 2025

2 barristers join ranks of NSW District Court bench

Highly experienced barristers with decades of experience behind them have been appointed judges of the District Court of NSW.

BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Sep 2025

Lawyer avoids personal costs order for ‘serious neglect’

A lawyer’s failure to file a notice of ceasing to act was found to amount to “serious neglect, incompetence or misconduct”, but it was not enough to warrant a personal ...

SME LAW • Sun, 21 Sep 2025

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