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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]
From lawyer to author: The legal books that hit shelves in 2020
With the year wrapping up and the holiday’s just around the corner, Lawyers Weekly’s Wig and Chamber news bulletin takes a look back at the book reviews from 2020, from ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Jan 2021
The major inquiries and investigations to remember in 2021
The last 12 months were eventful for royal commissions, inquiries and for parliamentary investigations into possible law reforms and while many are yet to come to ...
Reforms to support domestic violence victims
NSW government reforms will make it easier for counsellors, social workers and psychologists to terminate the leases of domestic violence victims without penalty.
BIG LAW • Sun, 03 Jan 2021
The top 10 exclusive features from 2020
In this 2020 wrap-up, Lawyers Weekly takes a look back at the top most-read exclusive features, from book reviews through to wellness checks.
NSW government addresses illicit drug legislation
In response to the ACT government’s plans to legalise small amounts of illicit drugs, the NSW government has clarified its own intentions for 2021.
Legal musicians give special performance for mental health charity
Musicians across the Brisbane legal industry came together to foster social connections and support mental health through the “medium of music”, with special performances ...
SME LAW • Wed, 30 Dec 2020
‘I am proud of what has been achieved’: Chief Justice Bathurst reflects on 2020
In a touching end-of-year address, the NSW Chief Justice has reflected back on 2020, with admiration for the judges, practitioners and court staff that ensured ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Dec 2020
Election recommendations “weaken” equality, HRLC says
Leading civil and legal groups have condemned recommendations made by a parliamentary committee as “weakening fairness and equality” of elections by refusing to ...
With the justice system failing, the ACT government commits to decriminalising drug use
The ACT government has become the first to commit to decriminalising personal possession of illicit substances, citing that the prohibition approach has not worked, and ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 29 Dec 2020