Michael has held a lifelong interest in agriculture and primary production. With a background in Economics and Law, he currently works as a Legal Practitioner of the NSW Supreme Court and the High Court of Australia. He has been a Director of Farmers for Climate Action and a Member of the Trade Committee of the National Farmers Federation. Michael is committed to good governance and its application in not-for-profit organisations. Michael has been working on improving the long-term productivity of his farm in the Kangaroo Valley, and his approach to agriculture is driven by the need to reduce input costs, develop farm resilience and adapt to climate change.