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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Law professor’s anti-abortion claims causing ‘considerable distress’, MP says

Despite criticisms from legal experts, a law professor has maintained that a Greens abortion bill would force faith-based hospitals to close.

BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Apr 2025

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Senior media lawyer accused of contempt of court

Alongside journalists and editors, an executive counsel was accused of contempt of court in connection with a non-disclosure application made in Antoinette Lattouf’s ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Apr 2025

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Penalty to come for solicitor who misled Legal Aid

The West Australian branch of Legal Aid alleged it was at a detriment after a solicitor overcharged and lied in invoices and audit sheets about the true extent of his ...

SME LAW • Tue, 29 Apr 2025

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AI consultations set to begin at Federal Court

Chief Justice Debra Mortimer has announced the Federal Court would soon invite members of the legal professional, litigants, and the public to make submissions about the ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 29 Apr 2025

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Victorian barristers reprimanded for homophobic letter

Two veteran barristers were reprimanded and will donate $5,000 each to charity for writing and posting a homophobic notice in the lifts at one of Victoria’s biggest ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Apr 2025

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Federal Court says decade-old complaint closed

An investigation into a complaint made about a former Federal Court judge has closed with no adverse findings made.

BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Apr 2025

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Commonwealth, HWL Ebsworth sued over Higgins payout

Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has filed a lawsuit against the Commonwealth and major law firm HWL Ebsworth over a compensation payment made to Brittany Higgins in 2022

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Mon, 28 Apr 2025

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Solicitor dumped from roll for Bandidos-related crimes

A former Legal Aid solicitor convicted of several offences in connection with her Bandidos boyfriend has been struck off the roll.

SME LAW • Sun, 27 Apr 2025

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Commonwealth lawyers dodge misconduct findings

A graduate pursuing a claim that postgraduate research students should be considered university employees has had allegations about four Commonwealth lawyers dismissed ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 27 Apr 2025

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