About

Initially, I practised as a lawyer a long time ago (1993 – 2003). On being called to the Bar in 2003 I worked as InHouse Counsel and commenced private practice in 2009.

Qualifications:
2008: Diploma of Business (Frontline Management) University of Melbourne’s Business School (Mt Eliza)
2007: Mediator (Q.U.T)
2003: Admitted as a Barrister
1998: Master of Laws – LL.M (Q.U.T)
1996: QLS “Practice Management Course”
1993: Admitted as a Solicitor
1990: Bachelor of Laws – LL.B (Q.U.T.)

Cases

• Palace v RCR O’Donnell Griffin Pty Ltd (in liq) [2020] QSC 354 (BS No 11217 of 2020) Martin J 30 November 2020 and successfully appealed Palace v RCR O’Donnell Griffin Pty Ltd (in liq) [2021] QCA 137 (Appeal No 13633 of 2020) Sofronoff P and Morrison and Bond JJA 25 June 2021
• Kleeman v The Star Entertainment Group Limited & Anor [2020] QSC 332 (12236 of 2018) Ryan J 29 October 2020 (delivered ex tempore) and Kleeman v The Star Entertainment Group Limited and Another (No 1) [2020] QSC 390 (12236 of 2018) Ryan J 26 October 2020 (delivered ex tempore)

• Silver v Amaca Pty Ltd [2020] QSC 266 Martin J (01/09/2020)

• Chase v Workers’ Compensation Regulator [2019] QIRC 195 (WC/2015/315) (11/12/2019)

• In the matter of BAC [2019] QMHC 4 Dalton J (02/05/2019)
• Peapell v The Smith’s Snackfood Company Limited [2016] QDC 265 (13/4363) Ryrie DCJ 28 October 2016
• Medina v Electro Industry Group Queensland Ltd and Anor [2016] QSC 143 (09/4825) Martin J 18 July 2016 (note: Electro Industry Group Queensland Ltd v O’Donnell Griffin Pty Ltd [2017] QCA 024 (16/8212) Holmes CJ and Gotterson JA and Bond J 3 March 2017)
• Findlay v Queensland Folk Federation Inc and Ors [2016] QDC 087 (10/4057) Reid DCJ 21/04/2016 & Findlay v Queensland Folk Federation Inc & Ors (No 2) [2016] QDC 147
• Martin v Andrews & Anor [2016] QSC 020 (13/684) McMeekin J 19/02/2016
• Hannaford v Barrett & Anor [2016] FCCA 106 (20/01/2016)
• Trindorfer v Simon Blackwood (Workers’ Compensation Regulator) [2015] QIRC 198 (WC/2014/19) Industrial Commissioner Knight 19/11/2015
• Hartin v Rigel Constructions Pty Ltd & Anor [2013] QSC 320 (12/4017) Applegarth J 21/11/2013
• State of Queensland (Department of Education Training and Employment) AND Q-COMP (WC/2013/47) & State of Queensland (Department of Education, Training and Employment) AND Q-COMP (WC/2013/47) Deputy President Bloomfield 23 & 29 July 2013

• Perkins v Cleveland Glass & Aluminium Pty Ltd [2011] QDC 302 (11/0152) Durward SC DCJ 06/12/2011
• WorkCover Queensland v Stanley [2010] QDC 048 (09/1456) Tutt DCJ 05/03/2010

Publications –

LexisNexis:

• The National Work Health and Safety Law;
• Court Forms, Precedents & Pleadings Qld (Insurance; Discontinuance & Dismissal / Principles & Practice and Enforcement of Judgments & Orders/Enforcement of Judgments & Orders).

Legalwise papers and presentations:

• Toxic Torts & Latent Injuries
• WorkCover Queensland Third Party Recovery of Damages – Mesothelioma;
• Common Law Remedies for Bullying & Harassment;
• Causation in Multi-Exposure Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer Cases;
• Preparing and Running Indivisible and Divisible Dust Diseases Cases;
• Common Law Pure Psychiatric Injuries; and
• Personal Liability for Officers under the Work Health Safety Act.

Outside work

• I enjoy time with my family, kayaking, cycling and rowing.

Volunteer work:

• Prison Fellowship (Queensland) Australia – special interest in Restorative Justice (Sycamore Voices & Sycamore Tree Project – see also: Correctional News)
• Wynnum Redlands Canoe Club

I am an approved provider under the Queensland Government Whole of Government Legal Panel Arrangement for Barristers.