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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The key to mastering AI is people, boards say

As boards adapt to a workforce dominated by AI and robotics, it should do so by taking its staff and clients “along on the journey”, according to experts at a recent ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 10 Sep 2019

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Young people on boards are key to sustainability

If organisations are to remain sustainable and properly prepare for future risks, young people should have a place on the board, according to CEO Taj Pabari.

BIG LAW • Tue, 10 Sep 2019

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‘Legal professional privilege was not front of mind’: VicPol officer admits to not considering Gobbo’s rule of law

The statement and ensuring questioning of Victoria Police’s former detective inspector James O’Brien revealed just how little the Purana Task Force and the police force ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Sep 2019

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HRLC condemns government’s ‘dangerous’ facial recognition scheme

The Human Rights Law Centre has criticised the government’s facial recognition plans and surveillance scheme, citing it as “dangerously overboard, lacking safeguards and ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Sep 2019

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Inner West Council redevelops Marrickville Hospital

With the help of Maddocks, the Inner West Council has redesigned and redeveloped the former site of Marrickville Hospital.

BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Sep 2019

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‘Change is at the heart of everything we do’: How HSF attracts talent

For Herbert Smith Freehills, the key to ranking highly in the Legal Firm of Choice Survey came down to ensuring its staff are “future fit” for the rapidly changing market

BIG LAW • Sun, 08 Sep 2019

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Solitary confinement brutalises young people, Victoria Ombudsman says

The Victorian Ombudsman has used a damning report to call for the state government to prohibit in law the use of solitary confinement, which has since received the ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 08 Sep 2019

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Barrister to pay costs for failing to argue the Chorley exception

The High Court of Australia has ordered a barrister to pay costs to an appellant following the decision the Chorley exception does not apply to solicitors in NSW.

BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Sep 2019

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Macpherson Kelley adds principal lawyer to property team

Macpherson Kelley has recruited a principal lawyer and senior associate to expand on its property and construction team.

SME LAW • Thu, 05 Sep 2019

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