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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]
Victoria updates mediation services in Family and Federal Circuit Court
Lawyers and clients of the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court of Australia can access fast-tracked appointments with mediators under new Victorian protocols.
BIG LAW • Tue, 09 Jun 2020
When a dressing-down in court wins over decorum
There is something to be said for scolding irreverent defendants over the formal dressing-down that court decorum demands. For one thing, it’s in a language they ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 08 Jun 2020
Manslaughter by firearm penalties significantly increase
The Victorian Parliament has passed legislation to increase the maximum penalty around manslaughter, child homicide and workplace manslaughter charges.
NSW widens scope of sexual exploitation laws
Adults of authority over teenagers will now face stronger criminal charges if they engage in any sexual activity with an underage person in their care under laws enacted ...
SA catches up with abortion reform
Although still far from perfect, the South Australian government has taken a step towards reforming abortion and related harassment laws across the state.
BIG LAW • Sun, 07 Jun 2020
Hong Kong hits back at Law Council’s criticism
The Australian Law Council labelled Hong Kong’s proposed national security laws “deeply troubling” with “problematic features”. Now, China has hit back.
BIG LAW • Thu, 04 Jun 2020
NSW to recognise mentally ill defendant’s crimes
NSW government decision to change the wording around mentally ill defendants could see the victims of these crimes receive some form of justice.
Criminal justice system funding cut, despite $700m prison plans
The criminal justice system will fail to uphold protections both in and out of prison without the appropriate disability funding, according to legal experts.
BIG LAW • Wed, 03 Jun 2020
Human rights lawyers welcome High Court tear gas decision
As the world “shines a light onto racism”, the legal sector has welcomed a decision by the High Court of Australia to rule it illegal for young offenders to be attacked ...
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