Naomi Neilson

Back-to-office mandates excluding disabled workers

The push to get people to return to the office has ramped up as the pandemic has subsided. While some may argue it’s a smart move to better collaboration and ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Mar 2024

Conscription law changes should not trap women, justice expert says

Changing conscription laws to allow governments to not only force their citizens into war but to include women in the ranks is the wrong move, an international law expert ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Mar 2024

Feuding partners address venture with British firm in court

Former partners behind an Adelaide law firm have turned to the Federal Court over an allegedly secret venture with a British firm.

BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Mar 2024

SA solicitor struck off for ‘egregious’ misappropriation of trust money

A South Australian solicitor who took more than $30,000 meant for six barristers has been struck off the roll.

BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Mar 2024

Lawyer claims privilege over material in disciplinary matter

A lawyer facing disciplinary action for allegedly sending an “emotionally manipulative” letter to his client’s ex-wife relied on legal professional privilege in an ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 25 Mar 2024

Tribunal debates New Zealand barrister’s right to work in Australia

Whether a New Zealand barrister could be employed in an equivalent position in Australia under a trans-Tasman deal was questioned by a tribunal and four major Australian ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 25 Mar 2024

New university building named in Michael Kirby’s honour

A building in a Sydney university has been named in honour of former High Court judge, Michael Kirby.

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Mon, 25 Mar 2024

1.5k children strip-searched in 7 years, law research reveals

NSW police strip-searched the equivalent of 51 school classes in seven years, a new report from the Redfern Legal Centre revealed.

BIG LAW • Mon, 25 Mar 2024

Compensation for sacked workers delayed by months

Witness evidence in the compensation case against Qantas has concluded, but the 1,700 illegally outsourced workers will have to wait months before the case can properly ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 24 Mar 2024