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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‘Costs nothing but a change of attitude’: Lessons from New Zealand’s youth justice system

With just a “change of attitude”, Australian courts could learn from New Zealand’s model of solutions-focused justice for young people caught between the Children’s Court ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 20 May 2026

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Surge in demand for racial justice centre exposes funding gap

Amid intensifying national debate over racial discrimination, not-for-profit legal services are playing an increasingly vital role in helping communities seek justice – ...

SME LAW • Wed, 20 May 2026

Penalty to come for lawyer who wasted Supreme Court’s time

A West Australian lawyer who wasted two and a half years of the Supreme Court’s time and resources with a hopeless case has been found guilty of professional misconduct

SME LAW • Tue, 19 May 2026

Aurora Legal AI, Claude combine forces

Consilio’s Aurora Legal AI and Anthropic’s Claude have been combined to reduce data silos and provide greater flexibility.

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 19 May 2026

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Lander & Rogers promotes 35 senior lawyers, 10 partners

Independent firm Lander & Rogers has promoted 45 lawyers to the roles of partner, special counsel, and senior associate.

BIG LAW • Tue, 19 May 2026

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Strike-off looming for Qld solicitor who lied to clients

A Queensland solicitor will face a strike-off application for stinging clients along with lies while their case sat dormant for two years.

SME LAW • Mon, 18 May 2026

When using AI risks waiving legal professional privilege

Generative AI is quickly becoming part of everyday legal practice. Its ability to analyse, summarise, and generate content at speed is undeniably valuable. But the real ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 18 May 2026

Sentencing of disgraced barrister fuels regulator warning

Victorian barrister Norman O’Bryan’s sentencing for overcharging vulnerable clients has prompted a blunt warning from the state’s legal regulator that dishonesty will not ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 17 May 2026

Snapchat scandal threatens law student’s bid to join profession

An application by a law student convicted over a Snapchat and Schoolies-related offence has highlighted how youthful indiscretions might impact the prospects of a future ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 17 May 2026

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