Naomi Neilson

JK Rowling’s ‘unfounded’ comments have no place in Australian courts

Following comments made by the author of the Harry Potter books, JK Rowling, a Chief Justice has issued a strong statement: Australian courts which adopt open and ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Nov 2023

‘Serious flaws’ in rule used to discipline solicitors

A rule preventing solicitors from contacting the opposing party’s client has “serious flaws” and should be reformed, an expert argued.

BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Nov 2023

ASIC takes Telstra Super to court over complaint deadlines

Telstra’s superannuation arm will face a court for allegedly failing to assist customers with their complaints within the right time frames.

BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Nov 2023

2-year-old girl wins ‘landmark settlement’ in Nauru mistreatment case

A Federal Court decision to approve a settlement for a two-year-old child who was mistreated on Nauru is the first of 50 claims against the Commonwealth to reach a ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Nov 2023

Court rejects Save the Children’s repatriation bid

The Federal Court has rejected a bid to have 11 women and their 20 children repatriated from northern Syria detention camps.

BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Nov 2023

Class actions, disciplined lawyers, and ‘lazy girl’ jobs: What’s hot in law this week (27 Oct–3 Nov)

There have been some major court decisions this week, with one of them even kicking off a potential class action. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories in ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 03 Nov 2023

Senator accuses Qantas of running ‘like crime gang’ in court

The Qantas board has been accused of operating like a “crime gang” for allegedly pocketing “massive” bonuses despite the mounting number of court proceedings it has been ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 03 Nov 2023

Qantas’ $100k offer to alleged sexual harassment victim in way of indemnity costs decision

The Federal Court has been asked to consider whether Qantas should be granted indemnity costs due to a $100,000 offer the airline made to a former employee who complained ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 02 Nov 2023

Precedent set for child sexual abuse victims

Survivors of childhood sexual abuse will face one less barrier to compensation following a landmark High Court decision.

BIG LAW • Thu, 02 Nov 2023