Kate practises in common law, administrative law and family law. She also undertakes directorial work in corporate governance.
Kate has a significant practice in institutional abuse compensation, particularly matters involving child sexual abuse in State-run, religious and non-government institutions, including private schools and sporting organisations.
In 2023, Kate was appointed by the Premier of Victoria as Junior Counsel Assisting the Board of Inquiry into historical child sexual abuse in Beaumaris Primary School and certain other government schools.
Kate's administrative law practice focuses on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and review proceedings. Her family law practice includes intervention orders, parenting matters and child protection cases.
Kate is an experienced Non-Executive Director and has served in a number of Board roles, including with the Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre. She is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors' Company Directors Course.
Kate completed her legal training in Australia and Scotland. She read with Her Honour Magistrate Cecily Hollingworth.
Kate is a member of Walsh Chambers Geelong.
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation. The information referred to above has been supplied by the barrister concerned. Neither Victorian Bar Inc nor the barrister’s clerk have independently verified the accuracy or completeness of the information and neither accepts any responsibility in that regard.
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Kate practises in common law, administrative law and family law. She also undertakes directorial work in corporate governance.
Kate has a significant practice in institutional abuse compensation, particularly matters involving child sexual abuse in State-run, religious and non-government institutions, including private schools and sporting organisations.
In 2023, Kate was appointed by the Premier of Victoria as Junior Counsel Assisting the Board of Inquiry into historical child sexual abuse in Beaumaris Primary School and certain other government schools.
Kate's administrative law practice focuses on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and review proceedings. Her family law practice includes intervention orders, parenting matters and child protection cases.
Kate is an experienced Non-Executive Director and has served in a number of Board roles, including with the Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre. She is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors' Company Directors Course.
Kate completed her legal training in Australia and Scotland. She read with Her Honour Magistrate Cecily Hollingworth.
Kate is a member of Walsh Chambers Geelong.
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation. The information referred to above has been supplied by the barrister concerned. Neither Victorian Bar Inc nor the barrister’s clerk have independently verified the accuracy or completeness of the information and neither accepts any responsibility in that regard.
