Peter has an established practice in employment and workplace law, having previously worked as a senior lawyer in the Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman. He appears regularly in Federal Courts, State Courts and the Fair Work Commission. He also accepts briefs in discrimination and human rights law, and briefs to conduct independent investigations relating to workplace bullying and harassment.

Peter has a particular interest in general administrative law and the law relating to tribunals. He also accepts briefs for councils and defendants relating to prosecutions under the Food Act 1984 (Vic).

Peter is currently the Chairperson of the Suitability Panel, which investigates allegations of physical and sexual abuse of vulnerable children in institutional and foster care. He is also a Chairperson of Disciplinary Appeals Boards in the education sector, and an approved person for Veterinary Practice Board formal and informal hearings. He also has a keen interest in family law, especially in relation to children’s issues.

Prior to coming to the Bar, Peter was a senior advisor in the Federal Department of Labour, He is a former legal member of Councillor Conduct Panels, (concerning breaches of Councillor Codes of Conduct) and has also been appointed an Arbiter under the Local Government Act 1979 Vic. Peter was also the Health Services Commissioner’s nominee on Investigation Review Panels in the health sector.