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Duncan practices in the areas of occupational health and safety, disciplinary proceedings, employment law and coronial inquests.

Before coming to the Bar, Duncan was a Senior Lawyer at the Victorian WorkCover Authority (WorkSafe) where he prosecuted offences under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, Accident Compensation Act 1985 and Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013.  Before joining WorkSafe, Duncan was a Senior Solicitor in the Workplace Relations Branch of the Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office, where he provided advice on matters related to safety law, employment law and workers’ compensation.

In 2010, Duncan was an Associate to his Honour Judge Misso.  Prior to that, Duncan completed his legal traineeship at Slater & Gordon Lawyers. 

David has experience in personal injuries, occupational health and safety, administrative reviews, criminal law and appeals.

Prior to coming to the Bar, David was a Senior Lawyer at Worksafe Victoria. His work included the conduct of criminal prosecutions under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2001, Accident Compensation Act 1985 and the Crimes Act 1958. David was also involved in the pre-implementation review of the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013.

Prior to joining WorkSafe, David was a solicitor at the Transport Accident Commission. He conducted litigation that involved compensation claims for common law damages, serious injury certificates, impairment benefits, statutory benefits, legal costs, appeals and applications for review.

David undertook articles at Maurice Blackburn. He has a Masters of Business, majoring in Personal Injury and became an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law in 2011.