Michael is a barrister at the Sunshine Coast Barristers Chambers, with a broad commercial practice covering a range of advisory matters and trial and appellate work in most State and Commonwealth courts and tribunals. Outside of legal practice, he is the Deputy President of Surf Life Saving Queensland, a Rescue Swimmer for the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service, and a 7-time Australian Open Men's Champion Lifesaver.