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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Federal Court rules on Rebel Wilson’s defamation trial

Australian actress Rebel Wilson has learnt whether Instagram posts about young star Charlotte MacInnes amounted to defamation.

BIG LAW • Wed, 22 Jul 2026

Court will not budge on judgment for ‘disgruntled’ lawyer

A former lawyer criticised for his failure to appropriately reflect on his past misconduct has again been condemned by a justice of the NSW Supreme Court, this time for ...

SME LAW • Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Top casino lawyer challenges findings on disclosure duties

Star’s top legal officer has appealed against a major Federal Court judgment that criticised how she handled money laundering risks as the casino’s group general counsel ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Jul 2026

Strike-off recommended for lawyer who abandoned clients, left firm a ‘mess’

A Queensland lawyer accused of abandoning his practice and clients, which left some unable to access their own money, has been recommended for removal from the local roll

SME LAW • Sun, 19 Jul 2026

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Sparke Helmore promotes 46, including 3 to partner

As part of its commitment to its people, Sparke Helmore has promoted three to partner, 13 to special counsel, and 30 senior associates.

BIG LAW • Sun, 19 Jul 2026

Australian Lawyers Alliance names new president

A managing principal with extensive experience across litigation, including in major class actions, has been appointed the national president of the Australian Lawyers ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Sun, 19 Jul 2026

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Colin Biggers & Paisley takes construction team from HopgoodGanim

A construction team of six, including two partners, have moved from HopgoodGanim Lawyers to Colin Biggers & Paisley.

BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Jul 2026

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WRP Legal promotes 2 associate directors, 1 senior associate

Recognising the ongoing contributions of its people and its continued growth, WRP Legal has made three senior promotions.

SME LAW • Thu, 16 Jul 2026

‘I haven’t done anything wrong’: Lawyer’s claim of innocence proves fatal for career

An NSW lawyer and former migration agent fought to recover his practising certificate by insisting he did not deserve to be shunned from the profession because there was ...

SME LAW • Wed, 15 Jul 2026

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