Pete was called to the legal profession later in life after a successful career in logistics in the bio-pharma industry. Pete held numerous managerial positions in that industry (including as CEO and Managing Director) and has a thorough understanding of all facets of commercial activities including Operations, Business Development, Marketing, Strategic Development/direction, administration and finance. Pete works on the principles of accountability, communication and transparency. In his 25 years in life science and aviation logistics he has learnt that time management is critical and keeping clients informed is a must.

Career History:

• 2015 – present - Dawes and Vary Riordan (Australian Legal Practitioner)
• 2013 – 2015 - MD of KELTON Consulting, a Life Science Logistics consultancy
• 2001 – 2013 - CEO/MD of PAKAIR Cargo Specialists P/L

Professional Qualifications & Admissions:

• 2020 - Master of Legal Practice - ANU
• 2015 - Admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory  
• 2015 - Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice – ANU, Australian National University
• 2015 - Bachelor of Laws – Southern Cross University

Memberships & Associations:

• Member, Rotary Club of Mooroopna (Service organisation) since 2006
• Secretary, Shepparton Arts Festival Inc since 2016
• AFL Goulburn Murray Commissioner
• Secretary, Shepparton Rugby League Club
• Member, Migration Institute of Australia

Migration Law work undertaken, includes:

• Employer sponsored skilled migration visa pathways;
• Labour agreement visa stream, including the Goulburn Valley Designated Area Migration Agreement (GV DAMA);
• Advice resulting from legislative instruments, including Labour Market Testing exemptions through Australian international trade obligations;
• Policy advice from the Department of Home Affairs;
• Jurisdictional error and error at law advice;
• Review AAT decisions and advice accordingly;
• Bridging Visa advice;
• Humanitarian visas and assistance;
• Partner visas;
• Other family visas;
• Resident Return Visas; and
• Citizenship.