Vivienne practises in employment law, industrial law and criminal law.
Vivienne has acted in entitlement disputes, unfair dismissal claims, discrimination claims, general protections claims and sexual harassment matters in the Fair Work Commission ("FWC"), VCAT and the Federal Court. She has a particular interest in disciplinary proceedings and workplace registration matters. She appears regularly for professionals facing professional misconduct allegations.
Vivienne presently appears as junior Counsel in the applications by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation before the FWC to increase minimum rates of pay for nurses and midwives under the Award.
Vivienne appears for both the prosecution and the accused in criminal matters. She appears in all criminal courts and is regularly briefed as junior Counsel in complex trials and plea hearings. She has appeared in the Court of Appeal unled.
Prior to signing the bar roll, Vivienne was a Senior Solicitor at the Office of Public Prosecutions. She prosecuted all manner of indictable offences and specialised in sex offences. She has extensive experience supporting vulnerable people through the legal process, and excellent skills in conferencing.
Vivienne accepts direct briefs from unions and employer organisations. Vivienne otherwise works exclusively through Solicitors.
Vivienne graduated first class honours in law from Monash University. She also has an arts degree, majoring in gender studies.