Kate practises in common law, administrative law and family law.
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. She also represented survivors who gave evidence to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
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 Cecily Hollingworth, formerly of the Victorian Bar, now Magistrate.
Recent appearances:
RVTJ v Chief Executive Officer of National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIS) [2025] ART 605 (unled; access request for prospective participant of the NDIS).
Board of Inquiry into historical child sexual abuse in Beaumaris Primary School and certain other government schools (2023), Junior Counsel Assisting in public hearings, led by Fiona Ryan SC with Kathleen Foley SC as Chair of Inquiry.
To discuss Kate’s availability or for more information, please contact the Clerks at Svenson Barristers on +61 3 9225 7333.
