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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Star’s senior lawyer fails to explain away misconduct, court finds

The conduct of Star’s most senior solicitor was “fundamentally inconsistent” with the standards expected of a legal officer of her calibre, Justice Michael Lee said in a ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Wed, 17 Jun 2026

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From junior lawyer to chair: Lessons in leadership and growth

After 18 years rising through the ranks of the firm she would eventually chair, Megan Jongebloed has a rare perspective on the leadership, culture, and strategy required ...

SME LAW • Wed, 17 Jun 2026

‘Still teething’: Teen case in adult division exposes gaps in new legislation

The first sentencing hearing under Victoria’s controversial “adult time adult crime” laws exposed confusion over courtroom procedures, sentencing frameworks, and justice ...

SME LAW • Wed, 17 Jun 2026

Penalty for lawyer who positioned ‘dummy director’ at debt-riddled companies

In conduct that undermined the reputation of the profession, a Victorian solicitor “needlessly” exposed her client to legal and financial risk by facilitating her ...

SME LAW • Tue, 16 Jun 2026

Scrutiny of WA judges to increase under proposed legislation

The West Australian government wants an independent watchdog that will investigate complaints made against the state’s judicial officers.

BIG LAW • Tue, 16 Jun 2026

If not you, then who? The Streisand effect and the psychology of defence

Defending the rule of law can look like defending the indefensible – and that misunderstanding carries its own risk, writes Rebecca Ward, MBA.

SME LAW • Tue, 16 Jun 2026

BigLaw firm’s legal professional privilege claim falls short

National firm Gilchrist Connell’s claim for legal professional privilege over documents linked to a childcare centre investigation has been criticised for containing ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 15 Jun 2026

Court transcript collapse exposes outsourcing risks

The failures and collapse of a major transcription service is a stark reminder that accountability for essential court services remains firmly with the institutions that ...

SME LAW • Mon, 15 Jun 2026

Sentence reduced for Adelaide lawyer who killed man in hit-and-run crime

An Adelaide lawyer jailed for a fatal hit-and-run has failed to appeal her convictions but was successful in lessening her time behind bars.

SME LAW • Mon, 15 Jun 2026

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