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After completing his studies at Monash University, Nahum Mushin worked as a solicitor in Melbourne from his admission to practice in 1972 until he went to the bar in 1980. As a barrister, he practised in commercial, industrial and common law and developed a growing interest in family law.
In 1990, his Honour was appointed to the Bench of the Family Court of Australia, and in doing so was the first Monash Law graduate to become a judge of any jurisdiction. He has served on a number of Court committees, including his current role as Chair of the Family Court's National Cultural Diversity Committee.
He is presently the Court's Regional Coordinating Judge and Case Management Judge for Victoria and Tasmania and is a Presidential Member of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. He has particular interest in continuing legal education and cultural diversity.
In addition to his Family Court commitments, Justice Mushin chairs youth mentoring organisation Big Brothers Big Sisters, Melbourne; is Co-Patron of Chances for Children (Mildura), a programme offering educational opportunities to children; and lectures at Monash University's Law School.
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