Christopher Bishop

Chris was admitted as a legal practitioner in 2010 and first called to the Bar in 2023. He practices in the areas of family law and administrative law.

Chris is recognised as a leading expert in the child support scheme, its legislation and associated litigation. He has advised and regularly appeared on behalf of the Child Support Registrar in administrative and family law proceedings that raise child support or international child maintenance issues.

Prior to being called to the Bar, Chris was the Public Law Partner at Mills Oakley, Brisbane. During his time in private practice, Chris regularly appeared as solicitor advocate in applications for review before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and applications for judicial review before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and the Federal Court of Australia. His main clients included Services Australia, the Department of Social Services, the Department of Health and the National Disability Insurance Agency.  

Chris graduated from Monash University with a Master of Laws (JD) in 2010 and a Bachelor of Biomedical Science in 2003.

Areas of practice:
Family Law
Administrative Law

Contact details:
T: 07 3709 6706
E: cbishop@qldbar.asn.au

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation