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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Sole director to be struck off for illegal practising

For four years, a former sole director engaged in legal practice and charged fees despite not holding a practising certificate.

BIG LAW • Wed, 27 May 2026

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6 new principals at Gilchrist Connell

National insurance firm Gilchrist Connell has bolstered its ranks with the appointment of six new principals, including five who were elevated in one of the firm’s ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 27 May 2026

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Why the AHRC process fails sexual harassment complainants

If you’ve been sexually harassed at work, the current system requires you to sit across from your harasser and negotiate before you can assert your legal rights through ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 27 May 2026

Australians are getting into legal trouble, do they know the way out?

Around 2.6 million Australians have experienced a legal situation without actually comprehending that it was a legal issue at the time, according to new research.

BIG LAW • Wed, 27 May 2026

Second blow for lawyer fighting to keep practising certificate

A Victorian solicitor has lost his second attempt to hold onto his practising certificate amid an investigation into his continuing professional development and insurance ...

SME LAW • Tue, 26 May 2026

Quinn Emanuel promotes 1 to partner

Business litigation and arbitration firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan has elevated one to partner.

SME LAW • Tue, 26 May 2026

Shine Lawyers appoints class actions practice leader

Ahead of its class action against fast-food giant McDonald’s, Shine Lawyers has hired a new practice leader.

BIG LAW • Tue, 26 May 2026

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How the 2026-27 budget is set to impact law firms

The volume and complexity of client work for law firms advising small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) is set to surge over the medium term following the suite of planned tax ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 26 May 2026

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FCFCOA migration hub brings justice into community

A purpose-built migration hub in Western Sydney brings “key services directly into the community”, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia’s Chief Justice Will ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 26 May 2026

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