Naomi Neilson

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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Michael Kirby throws support behind Julian Assange

The mistreatment of WikiLeaks founder is “shocking and excessive”, said Michael Kirby on the recent trial that saw Julian Assange stripped naked and handcuffed.

BIG LAW • Thu, 12 Mar 2020

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Government endorses changes to charity and not-for-profit laws

The Morrison government has supported recommendations that would overhaul laws for charities and not-for-profits and give the charity body discretion to disclose issues

BIG LAW • Wed, 11 Mar 2020

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George Pell to try for final bid of appeal

Predicted to be the most watched hearing in Australian history, the high-profile George Pell final bid for appeal will begin today. Here’s what to expect.

BIG LAW • Tue, 10 Mar 2020

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Westpac’s Reinventure secures investment in InDebted

LegalVision has assisted Reinventure, a Westpac innovation fund, on its investment in a series A round capital raise. 

SME LAW • Tue, 10 Mar 2020

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World rankings reveal best universities for Australian law students

The QS World University rankings found 18 Australian universities made the list as the best places for law students, with six of them making top 50.

NEWLAW • Mon, 09 Mar 2020

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What the top law firms offer for graduates

Lawyers Weekly identified eight of the BigLaw firms graduates want to work with. This week, we take a look at what new starters stand to receive from their favourite ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Mar 2020

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Law students design inaugural Crisis Simulation Summit

A team of remarkable law students has designed an Australian-first Crisis Simulation Summit to shape the future of national security. As the summit begins to form, ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 09 Mar 2020

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Griffith University grad plays part in historic $30m class action suit

University graduate-turned-barrister Joshua Creamer worked with residents of a town subjected to racist police action in 2004 and beat the odds with a $30 million win.

NEWLAW • Mon, 09 Mar 2020

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Canberra university first to offer #MeToo law course

An Australian university has taken a major first step in examining the legal issues from the #MeToo movement with a course designed to inform young law students.

NEWLAW • Mon, 09 Mar 2020

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