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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]
Prime Minister announces human biosecurity emergency
A “human biosecurity emergency” has been announced in response to the coronavirus pandemic in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus.
BIG LAW • Wed, 18 Mar 2020
Whittlesea Council sacked after removal of ex-cop boss Simon Overland
The Andrews government has sacked Whittlesea Council amid allegations of bullying among councillors and the removal of controversial police boss Simon Overland.
BIG LAW • Tue, 17 Mar 2020
NEXL achieves Series Seed capital raise
NEXL has secured a Series Seed capital raise with assistance from Herbert Smith Freehills.
Firm remains entitled to sack lawyer over Defence Department criticisms
A lawyer who alleged he was sacked over his political views, and for publicly criticising the Defence Department for child sex abuse claims, has had his appeal denied.
BIG LAW • Mon, 16 Mar 2020
‘I would have died without that support’: Victoria cuts vital court funding
In light of recent family violence tragedies, a decision to cut funding for crucial support is “short-sighted”, former royal commission judge Marcia Neave told Lawyers ...
DPP v Bret Walker: Will the delivery affect the decision?
Over the course of two days, George Pell’s legal team and Victoria’s Director of Public Prosecutions argued whether the cardinal should be granted special leave to appeal ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 15 Mar 2020
Insurers breach own codes hundreds of times
Insurers are breaking their own code and refusing to process insurance claims and requests for reviews within a certain time frame, an investigation has found.
New partner boosts firm’s capital markets and corporate team
A multinational professional services firm has appointed a leading project finance lawyer as a new partner in the firm’s capital markets and corporate team.
BIG LAW • Thu, 12 Mar 2020
Michael Kirby throws support behind Julian Assange
The mistreatment of WikiLeaks founder is “shocking and excessive”, said Michael Kirby on the recent trial that saw Julian Assange stripped naked and handcuffed.
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