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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LOD appoints new associate director in Perth

A new associate director will lead Lawyers on Demand’s Perth office.

BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Partner joins Sparke Helmore’s casualty team

As part of its “ambitious growth plans” across public liability and personal injury, Sparke Helmore has brought on a new partner.

BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Jun 2026

AI regulation lag no excuse for director’s failures, Chief Justice says

Australia’s regulatory framework may be struggling to keep pace with the “technological tsunami” that is artificial intelligence, but that is no excuse for company ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Chief Justice hands ACT Law Society $50k costs bill

A lawyer who successfully challenged the refusal of his practising certificate secured a $50,000 costs order against the ACT Law Society.

BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Commonwealth takes PFAS case to Federal Court

The federal government is seeking reparations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-related contamination across 28 Defence bases in Australia.

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Senior judges refuse to be left behind on AI

The Supreme Court of Victoria is positioning itself at the forefront of artificial intelligence developments as the technology reshapes legal practice and courtroom ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Jun 2026

4-month ban for Victorian lawyer who played both sides in unwanted legal battle

In a bizarre chain of events, a Victorian solicitor had his firm push ahead with a case against his client’s advice, tried to persuade her to give evidence, then began ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 31 May 2026

Discipline for lawyer inflating Legal Aid grants

A sole director submitted false Legal Aid claims, including billing for six hours in court despite appearing for just seven minutes.

SME LAW • Thu, 28 May 2026

‘Automate the parts no one brags about’: Using AI the human way

Firms looking to automate their practice without losing authentic client engagement should focus on the boring parts, a principal lawyer has shared.

SME LAW • Thu, 28 May 2026

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