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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Colin Biggers & Paisley promotes 2 partners

Two property and development lawyers have been promoted to partner at Colin Biggers & Paisley.

BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Jul 2026

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Deputy president, commissioners added to Industrial Relations Commission

To support new bullying, harassment, and workers’ compensation laws, a non-judicial deputy president and four commissioners have been added to the NSW Industrial ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Jul 2026

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Lawyers go head-to-head over scathing misconduct claims

A defamation battle between two lawyers has tested the limits of airing sensational misconduct allegations before a costs assessor.

SME LAW • Thu, 02 Jul 2026

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2 partners, 13 lawyers promoted by HopgoodGanim Lawyers

HopgoodGanim Lawyers has elevated 15 of its legal practitioners, including two partners and three special counsel.

BIG LAW • Thu, 02 Jul 2026

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Clifford Chance takes real estate team from Mallesons

A real estate partner and his team of five have moved to Clifford Chance from Mallesons.

BIG LAW • Wed, 01 Jul 2026

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Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers promotes 16, including 1 partner

National firm Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers has promoted 16 lawyers in a move that has strengthened its future leadership and expertise.

BIG LAW • Wed, 01 Jul 2026

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The problems with Australia’s industrial manslaughter laws

The Dreamworld tragedy sparked vows to strengthen industrial manslaughter laws across the country. Nearly a decade on, Australia has instead been left with a patchwork of ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 01 Jul 2026

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Hospitalised lawyer ‘baffled’ by board’s intervention

A West Australian solicitor who was hospitalised for several months was left mystified by the Legal Practice Board’s decision to appoint a manager to his practice and ...

SME LAW • Tue, 30 Jun 2026

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A complete guide to the AML/CTF reforms for lawyers

Wednesday, 1 July, marks the beginning of a new compliance era for Australia’s legal profession. With many firms still grappling with the reforms, Lawyers Weekly breaks ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 30 Jun 2026

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