Alastair has practiced solely in family and children’s law since 2017, after completing the Juris Doctor degree at Monash University. He has also completed undergraduate and post graduate studies in psychology prior to undertaking legal training.
While undertaking his legal studies, Alastair gained invaluable experience in family and children’s law through employment with the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (formerly DHHS) within the Child Protection program. Through this, he has an extensive history of working with children and families at risk of harm, as well as victims of family and sexual violence. Alastair is experienced in working with clients of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal families and those newly arrived to Australia.
Alastair regularly appears as a solicitor advocate in the metropolitan and rural Children’s Courts throughout Victoria, and has a passion for promoting the rights of a child in family law proceedings. He is aware that the voices of children are often lost in court proceedings, and strives to bring these to the forefront, where possible. |