Always up for a challenge, which may explain my fairly varied background. I left school at the age of 15 to become an Army Apprentice (plumber), serving 9 years in the Royal Australian Engineers. On being discharged I initially went into my trade of plumbing, before becoming a building supervisor of single and multi-storey houses. Wanting more, I decided to go back to University to try something new.I have practised as a lawyer for over 25 years now and consider my previous experience in other work environments sets me apart as having a more grounded view. Whilst the majority of my work has been in the criminal law field ( firstly as defence counsel and later as prosecuting counsel), I have a broad range of experience across many areas of the law.I am now living with my wife in Bali Indonesia, but return monthly to Western Australia to prosecute at trials on behalf of the State.