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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Has there been enough progress for women lawyers?

More than a decade on from its last study, the Law Council of Australia has set out to discover whether there has been enough structural change to attract and retain ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 01 Apr 2026

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War and workplace: What does the war in Iran mean for your job?

Rising fuel and transport expenses may reduce profit margins, slow production, and, if sustained, lead to job losses, writes Paul O’Halloran.

BIG LAW • Wed, 01 Apr 2026

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Multimillion-dollar costs order stings firm, principal lawyer for overcharging council

A boutique firm and its principal are on the hook for at least $2.5 million in costs orders for overcharging its government client, including by billing for an uplift fee ...

SME LAW • Tue, 31 Mar 2026

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How living overseas sparked my career as an energy lawyer

My time living overseas gave me clarity on the career I wanted to forge as an energy lawyer when I returned home to Australia and equipped me with the requisite tools to ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 31 Mar 2026

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Convicted murderer at centre of partner’s sacking, lawyer says

The unfair dismissal case involving the partner Keli Lane has tested the legal limits of employer oversight, with one seasoned lawyer sharing that it was the first time ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Mar 2026

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Keypoint Law adds 2 consulting principals

A renewable energy specialist and an environmental law expert have joined Keypoint Law as consulting principals.

BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Mar 2026

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No-show solicitor frustrates senior judge by leaving colleague to take responsibility

In addition to his failure to appear in court on behalf of the immigration minister or secure a substitute, the solicitor on record left an employed solicitor to answer ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 29 Mar 2026

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Perth lawyer pocketed $25k through bogus reimbursements

A relatively junior lawyer siphoned more than $25,000 from his employer with a string of false reimbursement claims.

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Thu, 26 Mar 2026

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Australian bishop named Vatican’s chief legal expert

An NSW bishop has been appointed to a senior legal role in the Vatican.

BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Mar 2026

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