David is a team leader in the firm’s litigation practice. 

His experience includes acting for clients in matters before VCAT and other state Tribunals, the Fair Work Commission and state and Federal courts. His matters have involved state taxes, unfair dismissal and stop-bullying orders, contract and consumer matters, and equity. 

David first joined JRT Partnership at the beginning of his career, prior to being appointed as a full-time member of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. As part of his role at the AAT he reviewed decisions to refuse or cancel visas, made by the Department of Home Affairs. As well as gaining a deep knowledge of Australia’s complex migration law, he was able to witness first-hand the critical role of, and the processes involved in administrative decision-making in Australia.

David has acted for prominent national sporting organisations as outsourced legal counsel in relation to a range of matters including member protection and dispute resolution issues, employment agreements, intellectual property and funding agreements.

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