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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Federal Court embraces AI in new practice note

Chief Justice Debra Mortimer noted the benefits of generative artificial intelligence in the Federal Court’s new practice note.

BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Apr 2026

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What Safe Work Australia’s Best Practice Review could mean for the legal profession

The Best Practice Review presents an opportunity to consider how the diversity within the legal profession, and at its most senior ranks, contributes to safer, more ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Apr 2026

ASIC swoops on 12 companies as solicitor shut out of practice

A solicitor already barred from providing financial advice has been denied a practising certificate as ASIC targets 12 of his companies.

SME LAW • Wed, 15 Apr 2026

Raising the bar for brain injury awareness

With Brain Injury Awareness Month just behind us, it gave me pause to think more deeply on the challenges faced by individuals affected by brain injuries and to promote ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Wed, 15 Apr 2026

Sparke Helmore takes team of 12 from Moray & Agnew

A partner and her team of special counsel, associates, paralegals, and administrative staff have left Moray & Agnew for Sparke Helmore.

BIG LAW • Tue, 14 Apr 2026

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Beyond marriage equality: Closing the legal gaps facing LGBT families

Nearly a decade on from Australia legalising same-sex marriage in 2017, it is tempting to assume that equality in the eyes of the law has been fully achieved

SME LAW • Tue, 14 Apr 2026