Profile
Mathew accepts briefs across administrative, commercial, employment, consumer, and common law.
Mathew has a strong administrative law practice, appearing in judicial review matters in the Supreme Court and Federal Court. He advises and appears in judicial review of medical panel decisions. Mathew has significant expertise in immigration and refugee law.
Mathew appears in merits review and regulatory matters in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, and disciplinary tribunals. This includes matters related to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Working with Childrens Check matters, Mental Health and Supervision orders, and disciplinary matters.
Prior to coming to the bar Mathew was a lawyer at the Consumer Action Law Centre. Off the back of that experience, Mathew has expertise in the Australian Consumer Law, the ASIC Act, and the National Credit Code. He has acted for Consumer Affairs, businesses, and consumers.
Mathew holds a Bachelors of Laws with first class honours from the Australian National University. He also holds a Masters of Law from Columbia University in New York City. His masters study focused on public law and statutory interpretation. Mathew’s public speaking experience extends beyond the courtroom. He tutored at La Trobe University in employment law, and previously worked as a stand-up comedian, winning awards for his work.
Recent cases:
La'Brooy v Jensen [2021] VSC 89
Judicial Review of Medical Panel Opinion, un-led for the defendant.
DVO16 v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection; BNB17 v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection [2021] HCA 12
Judicial review of a migration decision, interpreter errors, led by Georgina Costello QC and Angel Aleksov
Pavey v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs [2021] FCA 258
Judicial Review of character cancellation, unled for the applicant
DOU16 v Minister for Home Affairs [2019] FCAFC 212
Judicial review of refugee decision, unled for the applicant
Director, Consumer Affairs Victoria v Vic Solar Pty Ltd (No 2) [2021] FCA 26
Enforcement Action related to breaches of the ACL. Led by Georgina Costello QC. Instructed by the Director of Consumer Affairs.
Bourke Street Inquest (Ruling No 3)
Bourke Street Inquest - public interest immunity ruling (counsel for the families, led by Dr Sue McNicol QC and Dr Kylie Weston-Scheuber)
Cai v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs [2021] FCA 90
Judicial Review of visa cancellation. Unled for the applicant.
JHZB and Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs (Migration) [2022] AATA 367
Character cancellation. Unled for the applicant.
Jamali v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2022] VSC 634
Judicial Review of Medical Panel Opinion, un-led for the defendant.
CKT20 v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs [2022] FCAFC 124
Judicial review of visa cancellation decision, unled for the appellant in the Full Court
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