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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]
Non-legal advocacy group diverts families from courtroom, keeps costs low
Victoria Legal Aid has joined a non-legal advocacy group in calling on the state government to expand the service after its pilot program was successful in diverting ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 21 Sep 2021
Christian Porter blames ABC, ‘Twitter mob’ for downfall as questions on controversial blind trust still circulates
In a statement confirming his resignation that seems to cap off a costly defamation battle and a controversial blind trust, former attorney-general Christian Porter took ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Sep 2021
Behind the scenes of the Australian Crisis Simulation Summit
The student-led Australian Crisis Simulation Summit has invited delegates from across the country to return for a second year and engage in high-pressure and very ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 20 Sep 2021
Top 10 in 12 days: Everything new lawyers should be across
In this fortnightly wrap-up, Protégé brings law students, graduates, and new lawyers the top news that they should be aware of. This time, it includes another update on ...
‘Follow something you’re actually passionate about’: The career benefits of making time for interests over expectations
Standing out in the rigorous and highly competitive application process could be as simple as ditching the expectations for what students should be doing to build their ...
Melbourne law students asked to assist stateless children
With a significant grant, Melbourne juris doctor students will have the opportunity to develop practical legal skills while directly assisting in the delivery of ...
Lawyer restricted from acting for Sydney real estate agency
The NSW Supreme Court has restrained a lawyer from acting on behalf of a real estate agency after it was found to have obtained a copy of privileged legal advice.
BIG LAW • Sun, 19 Sep 2021
Restrictions on protest rights ‘concerning’, human rights lawyers say
The decision to lockdown Melbourne’s CBD to prevent anti-restriction protests, which includes pausing public transport for seven hours and constructing traffic blockades, ...
Labor staffer, second-year law student charged with two counts of rape
A federal political staffer and second-year law student has been charged with two counts of rape over an incident alleged to have taken place earlier this year.
NEWLAW • Sun, 19 Sep 2021