Julian Gardner is an Australian lawyer renowned for his promotion of human rights through the practice of law.
In 2005, as the Victorian Public Advocate, he made the high-profile decision to allow the removal of Maria Korp's feeding tube, which ultimately resulted in her death.
[citation needed] [3] He has been the chair or chief executive officer of several public sector agencies and tribunals.
Chair, Expert Advisory Group, Project PRIMeD: Police Responses to the Interface with Mental Disorder, 2008-2011.
Victorian Government includes: Deputy Chair, Child Protection Practice Standards and Compliance Committee, Department of Human Services, Victoria, 2010-2013.
Federal Government includes: National Convenor, Commonwealth Social Security Appeal Tribunal, 1994-1997.
Professional service includes: Chair, Advisory Board, Centre for the Advancement of Law and Mental Health, Monash University, 2012-2013.