A barrister specialising in criminal jury trials and appeals for almost twenty years, (primarily briefed by the Crown). Other briefs include conducting matters on behalf of AHPRA, duty lawyer work before the Mental Health Review Tribunal, counsel assisting / legal member in various matters such as Teacher’s Registration Board investigations, legal practitioner complaint boards, and …
Douglas appears in both state and federal jurisdictions at all levels, and has experience dealing in all stages of the litigation process, from opinion and advice work, pleadings, mediation, interlocutory and trial work. Examples of types of cases: Among others, he has appeared or advised in relation to matters such as: contractual disputes, insolvency disputes …
He was appointed as a Presidential Member of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission in 2001. He resigned his commission in 2009 at which time he was commissioned for a period of two years as Administrator for Christmas Island and Administrator for the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. His commissions were extended by one year after which he …
His briefs generally involve some aspect of public or criminal law. He is equally comfortable and experienced working alone or as part of a team of lawyers. He has conducted many complex proceedings unled as well as working successfully with many of Australia’s most prominent silks. He has a strong paperwork practice and is regularly …
