Mr Malcolm Bennett

FLAP Program Co-ordinator (Mon-Thurs)
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Professional Profile

I was admitted to practice law in 1978 through the Articled Clerks Course. I am a barrister and solicitior of the Supreme Court of Victoria.

I initially practised with the then Victorian Government Solicitor who had a wide litigation, conveyancing and commercial practice. In the early 1980,s to 1986, I was a sole practitioner in Broadmeadows. In 1985, I moved into the Legal Aid Commission becoming the Deputy Director of the Family Law area and later, the Director. along with all other senior staff, I was retrenched  in 1996. I was then in my own practice before joining Monash.

As I direct students in practical aspects of Family Law, my expertise is in that area. I also have considerable knowledge of Child support legislation.

I am a night manager at Eastern Community Legal Centre and volunteer solicitor at Box Hill Citizens Advice Bureau.

Areas of Expertise

Family Law
Child support legislation
Litigation
Conveyancing Law
Commercial Law

Teaching Commitments

Family Law Assistance Program (Professional Practice) (Sem 1/T2) (2011) (LAW5218)
Family Law Assistance Program (Professional Practice) (Sem 2/T3) (2011) (LAW5218)
Family Law Assistance Program (Professional Practice) (Sum/T1) (2011) (LAW5218)