Michael Murray

Michael was called to the Bar in 2024. He holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honours from James Cook University.

Prior to coming to the Bar, Michael practised for over a decade in both the private and pro bono sectors. He maintained an extensive civil and administrative law practice, advising and representing clients in a range of jurisdictions in Australia. He also practised in criminal and family law.

Michael has extensive experience in inquiries and inquests, having acted in a range of matters including deaths in care, deaths in custody or during police operations, deaths caused by systemic issues impacting First Nations people, deaths caused by domestic and family violence, cold case reviews and missing persons matters.

Michael has lectured in International Law, Human Rights Law, and Clinical Legal Studies at James Cook University. He is a well-respected practitioner in North Queensland and has been the president of the Townsville District Law Association and the North Queensland Law Association. He sits on numerous boards and in 2021, his work was recognised by the Queensland Law Society when he was awarded the Emerging Leader Award.

Michael accepts briefs in:

• Criminal law

• Family law, domestic and family violence and child protection law

• Human rights law

• Public & administrative law

• Public inquiries and coronial inquests

• Employment and occupational regulation matters

• Civil litigation

mmurray@31sturtchambers.com.au

0404 810 948