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].
LCA concerned for citizenship of terror suspects
The Law Council of Australia (LCA) has expressed serious concerns over current laws that allow terror suspects to be stripped of Australian citizenships.
BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Aug 2019
Private practice sees profitability spike
Private practice firms have embraced change and growth this year, from profitability and technology change to adapting to multidisciplinary and collaborative law models
BIG LAW • Sun, 04 Aug 2019
New guide launched to aid Victorian judiciary
An Australian first guide has been released specifically to aid Victorian judicial officers in identifying the needs and interests of victims of crimes.
BIG LAW • Sun, 04 Aug 2019
Legal sector needs to ‘catch up’ with intercountry adoption regulations
In a recent research paper, a university scholar has called out the laws and regulation around intercountry adoption, insisting the legal sector needs to adapt.
SME LAW • Sun, 04 Aug 2019
ACT Law Society objects to changes to Crimes and Firearms Acts
The ACT Law Society has spoken out about recent changes to the Crimes Act and the Firearms Act, with concerns that they apply retrospectively to matters that pre-date the ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 04 Aug 2019
How royal commissions changed the legal profession
The proliferation of royal commissions has placed greater demand on lawyers to step into new responsibilities and newly created roles, but the appeal may wear off, a new ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 01 Aug 2019
Attracting staff starts at culture, not salary
To attract and retain talent, firms need to understand what lawyers are looking for from their employer, particularly when it comes to a focus on staff wellbeing and ...
SME LAW • Thu, 01 Aug 2019
Superannuation guarantee increase harmful to young people, lawyers
As the superannuation guarantee increase is debated among politicians and the wider public, McDonald Murholme has voiced concern for the youngest Australian earners.
SME LAW • Thu, 01 Aug 2019
Financiers put $2 billion Sydney light rail on track
Allens has advised financiers on the settlement and restructuring of the $2 billion light rail project in Sydney.
BIG LAW • Thu, 01 Aug 2019