About Michael
He has lived, worked and been a part of the Deakin electorate for his whole life. He is passionate about our local community and the issues that concern local residents.
Michael grew up in Ringwood and attended primary school at Sacred Heart in Croydon and then secondary school at Aquinas College in Ringwood. After secondary school, he went on to complete a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce at Deakin University in Burwood. He later furthered his studies by completing a Master of Laws at the University of Melbourne.
Prior to entering Parliament in 2013, Michael spent several years working as a lawyer with a major national law firm and as a taxation specialist at a consulting firm.
Since entering Parliament, Michael has been a vocal advocate for his community, fighting to deliver better outcomes for the people of Deakin.
He has previously served in the Government Ministry as Assistant Treasurer, Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness, Social and Community Housing, Assistant Minister to the Treasurer and on a number of parliamentary committees, including as the Chairman of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence & Security.
Michael is married to Anna, and they have two sons, Leo and Nathan.