Michael Cole is a senior employment and safety law specialist with more than 13 years’ experience advising and representing employers across Australia. He is recognised for his practical, solutions-focused approach in assisting clients to manage complex employment, health and safety and workers compensation law matters.

 

Michael provides strategic guidance on compliance, risk management, workplace incidents, investigations, regulatory enforcement, and dispute resolution at both the workplace, tribunal and court levels. Clients rely on his ability to combine technical expertise with commercial insight, ensuring tailored solutions in high-risk and sensitive situations.

 

With deep sector knowledge, Michael advises across industries including higher education, mining & resources, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, transport and aviation, waste management and government.

 

Michael is an experienced advocate and litigator, representing clients in civil disputes, criminal prosecutions and coronial inquests.