Confidential, personal, legal service and advice tailored to your employment or contractual concerns.
Richard Calver has had over 40 years broad experience in law, having previously conducted his own legal practice in the state of Victoria, Australia, taught law at the Faculty of Law Monash University, the RMIT University and the University of Canberra as well as having had roles in government and industry. He has had experience as a director of not for profit organisations as well as private and public companies.
Richard is now practicing in employment and contract law and is conducting his practice from Canberra. He can assist with contractual, unfair dismissal, and harassment issues which can make life miserable.
As Richard is also an experienced wine writer and contributing author of note, the following links are provided:
Richard’s Wine Column: https://citynews.com.au/?s=Calver&post_type=post
Calver Law
ABN: 926 660 114 884
No client information is collected or retained on the website.
If you want to clarify please contact calverr@bigpond.com
How I Work
If you have a problem with work or contracts, this is my approach to make it clear and workable.
I start by getting to the facts - what has actually happened, what matters, and what doesn’t. Most issues look more complicated than they are.
From there, I identify the key points that will influence the outcome. Not everything carries weight. I focus on what does.
I then test your position properly - including where it is strong and where it may be challenged. It is better to know that early.
Finally, I give you clear advice on your options, the risks, and the most practical way forward.
Why work with me
You deal directly with an experienced lawyer
Straight answers, not legal jargon
Focus on outcomes, not process
Clear view of risk before you commit
What happens next
You explain your situation
I assess it and tell you where you stand
We decide the best way forward
Contractual Law
Richard is able to provide a risk assessment of contracts, specialising in construction contracts. His experience comes from many years assisting with the drafting and amendment of the Australian Building Industry (ABIC) contract suite. Richard’s practice has enabled him to become expert on many contract types and their assessment.
Industrial Law
Confronting your employment issues for the better is possible.
Richard believes in fairness in the workplace relations system and brings comprehensive knowledge and deep experience of legal representation in the practice of industrial law.
He can advise the best course of action for your specific employment circumstances and assist with a large number of other legal issues.
Let’s meet to provide an opportunity for you to engage and receive expert, confidential advice on all employment law or contractual problems.
Please contact by email in the first instance.
Current affairs for your interest
https://citynews.com.au/2023/loophole-bill-a-noose-of-bad-policy-and-law/
https://citynews.com.au/2025/fair-work-raises-bar-on-workplace-policy-training/
https://citynews.com.au/2025/bumpy-industrial-ride-to-getting-public-servants-back-to-the-office/
https://citynews.com.au/2025/penalty-rates-bill-has-a-troubling-narrow-focus/
Richard is also an experienced wine writer and contributing author of note, the following links are provided:
Richard’s Wine Column: https://citynews.com.au/?s=Calver&post_type=post
New book on Albanese Government
“Promise and Performance” - edited by Scott Prasser
Richard’s novel - link to buy:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTYSFQSD?language=en_US¤cy=AUD
