Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly. You can email Naomi at: [email protected]
NULIS slams allegations of $165m super ‘scheme’ with NAB
A superannuation trustee accused of taking $165 million from beneficiaries as part of a grandfathering commission “scheme” said the allegations were “inaccurate, unfair ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 10 Oct 2023
NAB, MLC allegedly ‘ripped out’ millions in super fund scheme, court told
Thousands of MLC Super Fund beneficiaries were charged $165 million in fees for no service to allegedly advance the interests of the board and the National Australia ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Oct 2023
Court told Voice vote process ‘clear and consistent’
A court hearing an appeal into whether crosses on the upcoming Voice referendum should count as a “No” vote has been told the method around voting has been “clear and ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Oct 2023
Judge, law professors explain Voice vote ‘not constitutionally risky’
A week out from the Voice referendum, a former High Court chief justice, law organisations and university professors have addressed some of the arguments and concerns ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 08 Oct 2023
25 NSW barristers appointed senior counsel
The NSW Bar Association has announced that 18 men and seven women have been appointed senior counsel.
BIG LAW • Fri, 06 Oct 2023
NT’s bid to overturn grant of land to traditional owners fails
The Northern Territory failed to overturn a recommendation that a number of grants of land be given to the Aboriginal traditional owners.
BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Oct 2023
Therapy dog Poppy ‘sworn into’ Melbourne court
The adorable therapy dog, Poppy, has been given a very important job in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Oct 2023
NSW Law Society CEO resigns
NSW Law Society chief executive officer Sonja Stewart will resign just over three years after she commenced in the role.
BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Oct 2023
‘Extremely serious’ claims question Federal Court judge’s career history
In the course of his racial discrimination complaint against the Fair Work Commission, a man made “extremely serious” claims that a Federal Court judge’s early career ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Oct 2023