Mediator

Gerard has been a barrister and mediator for more than 30 years. He is a member of the Bar Association of Queensland Alternate Dispute Resolution Committee and has represented parties in poison feed disputes, agistment disputes, farm ownership disputes, estate disputes that included extensive properties as well as farm debt mediations. He has prepared business plans to satisfy lenders of the farmers' ability to meet future obligations. He has operated his own small businesses and has advised family members on the management of their rural businesses including a goat farm and a farm stay business focusing on horses, camping and guided trail riding.