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].
Penalty rates bill risks legal uncertainty, partner says
Penalty rate amendments to the Fair Work Act are long overdue, but the urgency with which it has been drafted and pushed through government could have unintended ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 05 Aug 2025
Giggle for Girls ‘directly discriminatory’ of trans woman, court told
As part of her bid to secure damages greater than $10,000, counsel for Roxanne Tickle accused the owner of a “woman’s only” online platform of allegedly having a “wilful ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 05 Aug 2025
‘Not the way litigation works’: Bupa says class action is hopeless
Counsel for Bupa told a court that trying to make sense of the claims about its residential care homes was like “wrestling jelly”.
BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Aug 2025
Gender identity questioned in Giggle for Girls appeal
On the first day of a four-day appeal hearing, the company and owner behind a “women-only” social media platform has challenged findings that it discriminated against ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Aug 2025
Perth firm has alleged loyalty tested by former client
The loyalty of a Perth-based law firm was called into question by a previous client, which told a court it was troubled by the solicitors’ representation of a former ...
SME LAW • Sun, 03 Aug 2025
Qld firm seeks to justify pregnant associate’s dismissal
A Gold Coast firm accused of unfair dismissal claimed the associate had “very little work to perform”, despite allegations that indicated she was contacted late into the ...
SME LAW • Thu, 31 Jul 2025
‘Stick it up your a--e’: Foul-mouthed lawyer recommended for strike-off
Controversial solicitor Nathan Andrew Buckley of “wet dildo” infamy could have his name struck off for a number of offensive social media posts, including a suggestion a ...
SME LAW • Wed, 30 Jul 2025
20 promotions across AF Legal Group
AF Legal Group promoted 20 staff and solicitors across Australian Family Lawyers, Watts McCray Lawyers, and Armstrong Legal Lawyers.
BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Jul 2025
Green Mortgage Lawyers strengthens executive team
Alongside a new general manager, Brisbane firm Green Mortgage Lawyers appointed a lawyer to head up its commercial lending team.
SME LAW • Wed, 30 Jul 2025