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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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

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

The universities delivering on gender equality

Many of Australia’s BigLaw firms were named leaders in gender equality in the firm. A big part of being open and accepting of equality starts at the very beginning – ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 09 Mar 2020

Celebrating women in law this International Women’s Day

For International Women’s Day 2020, Lawyers Weekly takes at where the legal sector can improve for female lawyers in future as we celebrate a year of women in law.

BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Mar 2020

‘Open to High Court to insist Pell’s convictions were unreasonable’

With the special hearing to determine George Pell’s hearing approaching fast, Sydney law professors have looked into whether or not the cardinal stands a chance.

BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Mar 2020

The legal solution to prevent sexual harassment at work

With more than a quarter of women reporting experiencing sexual harassment at work, new legislation could go a long way to address inappropriate behaviour.

BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Mar 2020

Law professor appointed to royal commission

A leading environmental and policy law scholar has been appointed to oversee a royal commission addressing a recent Australian crisis.

NEWLAW • Wed, 04 Mar 2020

Queensland legislation broadens scope of civil action for child abuse survivors

New legislation in Queensland will allow abuse survivors to pursue civil claims against liable institutions for physical and psychological distress.

BIG LAW • Tue, 03 Mar 2020

Former Clifford Chance head takes on CEO role to grow Sydney and Melbourne

An independent Australian law firm has appointed a new chief executive officer from PricewaterhouseCoopers to oversee its Melbourne and Sydney partnership.

BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Mar 2020

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