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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]
‘Eye-opening’ experience opens law students up for new careers
Law students completing pro bono internships were given a “heartbreaking reality check” when engaged at an employment rights legal centre coping with the COVID-19 fallout
NEWLAW • Mon, 01 Jun 2020
PhD law student assists Rohingya man’s protection visa
A Rohingya man’s protection visa has been reinstated with the assistance of the research from a PhD law student, which was quoted extensively in a tribunal decision.
Legal bodies call for anti-vilification law reform
Major legal aid bodies have called for Victoria’s anti-vilification laws to be broadened and modernised to strengthen the protections for Australians subjected to hate ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 28 May 2020
NSW Bar renews calls for Walama Court
Following the release of new research into the effectiveness of circle sentencing in NSW Local Courts, the bar association has renewed calls for the Walama Court.
Former judge to lead Sentencing Council
The former judge of appeal and chief commissioner of the child sexual abuse inquiry has been appointed as the new chairperson of the NSW Sentencing Council.
Criminal justice system revamped with disability resource
The criminal justice system has been transformed with a new resource designed to assist people with a disability to navigate and be treated fairly by the court system.
Mental health inquiry granted extension
A royal commission into the state of Victoria’s mental health sector has been granted a three-month extension following the cancellations of public hearings and ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 27 May 2020
Promoting international human rights in a time of pandemic
On March 16 2020, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) issued a press release urging states against the abuse of their emergency powers in dealing ...
Guilty solicitor accuses Supreme Court of ‘grave bias’
A Victorian solicitor has requested that the Supreme Court grant him an extension of time to seek leave on the grounds the courts were not impartial and were ...
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