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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Last-minute decision by firm decides costs battle with founder

An Adelaide law firm’s eleventh-hour decision not to cross-examine one of its founders has tipped the balance in a costs fight.

SME LAW • Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Domestic violence lawyer sent ‘emotionally abusive’ letter to client’s partner

A Queensland lawyer who specialises in family and domestic violence has been reprimanded for sending a letter with “emotionally abusive and coercive language” to a person ...

SME LAW • Mon, 27 Jul 2026

Whistleblower alleges Services Australia threatened her over robodebt involvement

A Services Australia staff member alleged she suffered mistreatment due to her participation in the robodebt royal commission.

BIG LAW • Mon, 27 Jul 2026

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Celebrity, credibility, and the courtroom: The Federal Court’s ruling explained

Behind the celebrity names in MacInnes v Wilson was a legal battle defined by questions of credibility, contested narratives, and a series of issues that tested the ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 26 Jul 2026

COVID-19 vaccine class action still falls short, Commonwealth argues

Fresh material filed in the COVID-19 vaccine class action may be more polished than its previous five attempts, but it has only served to expose its flaws “far more ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 26 Jul 2026

ODPP lawyers seek compensation for overtime hours

Current and former lawyers with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions are seeking compensation for unpaid overtime, two years after some of their colleagues ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 23 Jul 2026

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Partner, senior associates promoted at Mullins

Mullins’ senior leadership has been strengthened with the elevation of a partner and two senior associates.

SME LAW • Thu, 23 Jul 2026

Law Institute makes funding, AI requests of Victorian politicians

Ahead of the November 2026 election, the Law Institute of Victoria has issued a call to action to those who may soon have the power to strengthen the justice system and ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 22 Jul 2026

Experienced criminal lawyer joins WA District Court

A criminal barrister who has appeared in complex matters, such as homicides and serious sexual offences, has been appointed a judge of the District Court of Western ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 22 Jul 2026

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