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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‘Don’t wait for government’: Justice Yehia on going it alone on solutions-focused justice

Reflecting on seven years of failed attempts to secure government funding and legislation for the NSW District Court’s Walama List, Justice Dina Yehia urged fellow judges ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Apr 2026

Postcode justice a barrier to culturally informed outcomes

In conversation with Lawyers Weekly, a former law reform commissioner and native title barrister has highlighted the benefits of bringing courtrooms to Indigenous ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Apr 2026

WA lawyer threatens prison ‘bashing’ over unpaid fees

In shocking text messages, a criminal lawyer told his client’s parents he would have prisoners “bash” him if they did not pay his $3,500 legal bill.

SME LAW • Tue, 07 Apr 2026

Accountant who drafts a will to avoid lawyer fees triggers material legal costs

In a post-AI world, the ability to generate legal documentation has arguably never been easier. Similarly, however, arguably the risks for advisers have also never been ...

SME LAW • Tue, 07 Apr 2026

Jones Day adds major projects and construction partner

International firm Jones Day has appointed a construction partner with over 25 years of experience to its global disputes practice.

BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Apr 2026

Sting for solicitor who lured clients to new practice

A family lawyer must pay compensation or damages after poaching a client and a would-be client from her former firm.

SME LAW • Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Choosing the right mediator

Not all mediators are the same, writes Steve Lancken.

BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Pinsent Masons promotes Sydney lawyer to partner in global promotion round

A Sydney lawyer specialising in technology, science, and industry has been promoted to partner as part of Pinsent Masons’ 2026 promotion round.

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Has there been enough progress for women lawyers?

More than a decade on from its last study, the Law Council of Australia has set out to discover whether there has been enough structural change to attract and retain ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 01 Apr 2026

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