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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]
Justice system biases target female offenders
When it comes to women before the justice system, small biases and large precedents are contributing to false prosecutions and wrongful imprisonments.
BIG LAW • Mon, 31 Aug 2020
Lighthouse Project shines light on risk screening at major courts
The Family and Federal Circuit Courts are in strong support of a “groundbreaking and innovative” project designed to facilitate family violence and risk screenings.
$1m legal win a landmark victory, sets precedent for WA residents
A landmark legal victory in the Supreme Court of Western Australia will set a precedent in future for asbestos victims holding a company responsible for exposure.
Legal overhaul recommended for university amid sexual harassment findings
The Honourable Bruce Lander QC has recommended an overhaul of legal procedures relating to external lawyers at the University of Adelaide amid reports the former ...
The impact of technology, climate change and social issues on female lawyers
Lawyer, former refugee and advocate Nyadol Nyuon breaks down the challenges that Australian female lawyers must face everyday – from climate change, technology and social ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 30 Aug 2020
Compensation firm investigates anti-Semitic behaviour at Victorian school
With assistance from a leading compensation firm, former students have taken action against a Victorian school for anti-Semitic and racial vilification.
SME LAW • Sun, 30 Aug 2020
Victoria to review gag laws that would imprison sexual assault victims
An “urgent” review into the gag laws preventing sexual assault survivors from speaking about their experiences will be conducted by Victorian law reform bodies.
BIG LAW • Thu, 27 Aug 2020
EY Law appoints top employment lawyer
Global organisation EY Law has welcomed the appointment of a top employment and IR specialist lawyer to its partnership.
SME LAW • Thu, 27 Aug 2020
Police investigating police must end, human rights lawyer says
Human rights lawyers have called for a law change and an end to the practice of police investigating other police in deaths in custody matters.