Naomi Neilson

District Court judge, senior counsel join WA Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of Western Australia has welcomed the appointments of a district court judge and a barrister to the bench.

BIG LAW • Thu, 28 Dec 2023

Too soon to be optimistic about equitable briefing targets, barrister says

The Victorian government is confident sticking to equitable briefing targets will see more women in courtrooms, but one barrister says she cannot share the same optimism ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Dec 2023

Deputy president, 22 members join Administrative Appeals Tribunal

A judicial deputy president and 22 new members have been appointed to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Dec 2023

Former Law Society president wants to restore trust and decency in government

Former NSW Law Society president Joanne van der Plaat said she has been embarrassed about the recent scandals within the government and hopes her move into politics can ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Dec 2023

Top 10 stories in 2023

It has been an extraordinary year for legal news in 2023, from major court decisions to powerful opinion pieces. Here, we take a look back at the most-read news stories ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 21 Dec 2023

Journalistic privilege upheld in significant Federal Court ruling

A journalist in the midst of a defamation suit will not have to reveal the 13 confidential sources who criticised an orthopaedic surgeon’s alleged controversial ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 20 Dec 2023

Suspended solicitor accused of trust account misconduct

An NSW solicitor already embroiled in criminal proceedings and a fight to hold onto her practising certificate is now challenging allegations she withdrew more than ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Dec 2023

Politician’s comments about magistrate’s decision ‘inappropriate’

The West Australian Law Society said it was “inappropriate” for a politician to make negative, public comments about a recent court decision concerning a 10-year-old ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Dec 2023

NSW Supreme Court welcomes 2 new judges

Two senior counsel have joined the equity division of the NSW Supreme Court, bringing with them 60 years of collective experience.

BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Dec 2023