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Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly. You can email Naomi at: [email protected]
Qld Supreme Court throws out police evidence after power misuse
A Queensland firm has weighed in on a Supreme Court’s decision to throw out police evidence in a major drug trafficking matter.
BIG LAW • Tue, 30 May 2023
Inside legislation keeping a baby killer free from accountability
A Sydney woman who appeared to lead a happy, loved and normal life drowned and killed her infant son — but a relatively recent act means she will not be held criminally ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 28 May 2023
NSW Racing boss loses ABC defamation fight
Racing NSW boss Peter V’landys lost his defamation appeal against the ABC despite a Federal Court judge finding that a news segment on retired racehorses “treated him ...
Law Council welcomes new AAT president
The Law Council has welcomed the appointment of the new Administrative Appeals Tribunal president, citing the importance of diversity of skill and experience to lead ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 25 May 2023
Police denies interfering with Brittany Higgins’ support, inquiry hears
A senior police member has defended a controversial decision to interview Brittany Higgins’ support person and Victims of Crime Commissioner about part of her evidence, ...
Wreck Bay PFAS class action settles for $22m
The federal government offered $22 million to settle a class action for the PFAS contamination of the Wreck Bay Aboriginal community.
ACT prosecutors changed process of sex assault trials, top cop claims
A senior police officer who investigated Brittany Higgins’ allegations of rape in Parliament House told an inquiry that ACT prosecutors had changed the way they approach ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 24 May 2023
SA judge resigns following ‘complaint about conduct’
A South Australian District Court judge has resigned following an investigation into a complaint about his conduct.
BIG LAW • Tue, 23 May 2023
‘We’re human’: Senior cop hits back at alarming DPP allegations
A senior police officer whose explosive report labelled Brittany Higgins a “manipulative” sexual assault complainant has defended himself against serious allegations from ...