Naomi Neilson

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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‘Matia’ and the transition from law to fiction writing

A dream to one day publish a novel followed Emily Tsokos Purtill throughout her legal career until she finally had a completed manuscript and the courage to transition ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 29 Oct 2024

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How these lawyers use theatre to explore the justice system

A lawyer-driven theatre production company has not only given legal professionals a creative outlet, but has provided them with a unique vehicle to discuss the issues ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 29 Oct 2024

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Fired legal secretary’s ‘spiteful’ campaign against Gadens

A resentful legal secretary has pursued a lengthy, “determined and spiteful” campaign against her former law firm, Gadens, over what she alleged was an unfair termination ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 27 Oct 2024

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Lanzer class action moves ahead with amended claims

A Supreme Court decision has cleared the way for alleged victims of celebrity cosmetic surgeon Dr Daniel Lanzer and six of his associates to pursue damages for ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 27 Oct 2024

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NSW man claims counsel ‘bribed’ him with golf membership

A disgruntled man with a decades-long vendetta against members of the legal profession has accused his former barrister of allegedly “bribing” him with golf clubs and a ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 24 Oct 2024

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Coles, Woolworths identify defence to price gouging allegations

Appearing for the first time in court to face the allegations they misled customers with dodgy promotions, Coles and Woolworths have outlined the defence they would rely ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 23 Oct 2024

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Lehrmann clears $200k hurdle to appeal defamation proceedings

A Federal Court judge has cleared the path for Bruce Lehrmann to appeal a finding he raped Brittany Higgins in Parliament House.

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Wed, 23 Oct 2024

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Fired lawyer who ‘sickened’ colleagues appeals Fair Work decision

An ousted solicitor who called an opposing lawyer a “c--t” and engaged in conduct that “deeply sickened” her colleagues has tried to overturn a Fair Work decision that ...

SME LAW • Tue, 22 Oct 2024

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Court tosses appeal in WA solicitor, barrister misconduct case

A West Australian man who tried and failed on a number of occasions to have a barrister and solicitor disciplined over alleged misconduct in the state’s Supreme Court has ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 22 Oct 2024

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