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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]
Senate inquiry should look beyond forced labour in China: human rights lawyers
Human rights lawyers have argued that potential new laws targeting forced labour in China should be broadened to target the 25 million people trapped globally.
BIG LAW • Tue, 27 Apr 2021
Sydney university wins international mooting competition
Law students with the University of Sydney have walked away from the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Competition with its top prize.
BIG LAW • Mon, 26 Apr 2021
Solicitor who falsely claimed witness to signature reprimanded
A NSW solicitor who falsely claimed to witness a signature on an enduring power of attorney and failed to disclose the effect of the document to the principal before it ...
WA criminal court shortages causing ‘great strain’ to community
The Western Australian Law Society has called on the government to urgently provide more criminal courts across the state to relieve the “great strain” on the system
Free legal help to open up ‘end of line’ for veterans
Veterans who have been refused a disability pension will be able to access free legal help to appeal the decisions, Queensland Legal Aid said.
Victoria commits to redesign, new court facilities
Faster legal services, managing COVID backlogs and inclusive designs are front of mind for two new court facility developments across Victoria.
SA appoints new court administrator
A former Department of Premier and Cabinet executive director will soon commence her new appointment as the head of South Australian Courts Administration Authority.
Victoria Chief Justice removes further COVID-19 restrictions
In light of the state’s major improvement with managing coronavirus cases, Victorian Chief Justice Anne Ferguson has advised that many restrictions will be lifted.
Police inability to take action will lead to more murders, lawyers warn
The horrific murder of Kelly Wilkinson and the numerous failures of the system to prevent further domestic violence incidents will not be fixed with another, ineffective ...