Wayne Butler

Wayne Butler is a seasoned solicitor with a broad range of experience in family, criminal, and commercial law. With a steadfast commitment to achieving practical outcomes, he has been a dedicated advocate in the legal field for over two decades. Wayne completed his Bachelor of Law in 2018 and began practising law in 2019. His dedication to child advocacy, shared parenting, and equitable resolutions has significantly impacted numerous clients' lives. As a founding member of the Shared Parenting Council of Australia in 2002, Wayne has played a pivotal role in championing reforms to the Family Law Act and creating changes in Child Support Agency operations. Since his appointment as the Executive Secretary in 2003, he has continuously provided esteemed leadership. Wayne's involvement in preparing governmental submissions and representations since 2000 further underscores his expertise in Family Law and Child Support legislative issues. He has taken part in essential discussions with the Government drafting office and attended various meetings in Canberra at APH. A strong advocate for legislative reform, Wayne actively participates as a key member of the Child Support National Stakeholder Engagement group, voicing the concerns of numerous volunteer parenting organisations. These groups include the Family Law Reform Association, SRL-Resources group, Lone Fathers Association, and Parenting without Partners, collectively representing over thirty thousand members. His efforts have been recognised with awards such as the SPCA Champion of Children Award in 2007 and a Service to Families Senate Award presented at Parliament House in the same year. If you are facing a family or criminal law issue and seek assistance from an experienced solicitor, Wayne Butler is available to offer his expertise. He is a proud member of the Law Society of New South Wales, the Family Law Section, and the Law Council of Australia, specialising in commercial, employment, criminal, and family law.