Michael Foster
Member
Murdoch Clarke
10 Victoria Street
HOBART TAS 7000
Phone: (03) 6235 9311
Fax: (03) 6234 2670
As Tasmanian representative Michael has been a member of the FLS Executive since 1991. He was Deputy Chairman from 1999 to November 2002, and Chairman from November 2002 to January 2005.
Michael graduated from the University of Tasmania in 1977 and was admitted to practice in 1979. Since then he has practised as a barrister and solicitor, specialising in family law.
On the Executive Michael has had a special interest in professional development activities, taking a major role in the organisation of the last seven National Seminar Series and many other FLS presentations around Australia. He has also presented at professional development events in his home State of Tasmania and in mainland states.
He has served on various committees of the Law Society of Tasmania.
He is an accredited family law arbitrator.
In the past Michael has served for many years on the Board of the Hobart Community Legal Service and for 17 years he was on the Executive of Relationships Australia (Tasmania). He served as Chair of both organisations and also as Vice-President on the National Executive of Relationships Australia.
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