Tom has a broad practise accepting briefs in criminal, disciplinary and regulatory matters, including matters of inquiry.
He frequently represents individuals charged with serious indictable offences in bail applications, matters under the Serious Offenders Act, plea hearings and contested hearings, often where complex evidentiary issues are present.
Tom has also appeared as junior counsel at trial and unled for pre-trial argument. He has appeared both led and unled in the Court of Appeal.
Tom frequently acts in regulatory and disciplinary matters, including where breaches of the Building Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Planning and Environment Act are alleged.
Tom welcomes briefs to advise and draft written cases, having a strong foundation in written advocacy advising government, judicial and coronial decision-makers.
Prior to being called to the Bar, Tom was an Associate to His Honour Judge Johns QC. Tom assisted His Honour who presided over a diverse range of matters in the criminal division including Koori Court pleas, jury trials, special hearings, post-sentence supervision and fitness investigations.
Before practise, Tom worked for the Victorian Government implementing the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Family Violence and the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants, in addition to reforms relating to countering violent extremism. This included complex statutory frameworks such as the second or subsequent right of appeal and family violence information sharing regimes.
Tom has worked as a case investigator at the Coroners Court of Victoria, investigating homicides and suicides on behalf of the State Coroner.
Tom is currently a member of the Criminal Bar Association and holds an Indictable Crime Certificate.
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