Laura Johnston

Chamber: Room 0701, Owen Dixon Chambers East, 205 William Street, MELBOURNE, VIC 3000, AUSTRALIA
Admitted: 17/04/2012
Called to Bar: 26/10/2016
Qualifications: LLB (Hons), BA
Accredited Mediator
AIFLAM Fixed Fee Mediator
Family Preeminent – 2026
Parenting Preeminent – 2026
Mediation Recommended – 2026

Laura specialises in family law and has practised exclusively in the area since coming to the bar in 2016. Laura is a nationally accredited Mediator and Arbitrator.  

Prior to coming to the bar, Laura worked as a solicitor. She also previously worked as Legal Associate for Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC CVO and the Honourable Peter Young AM KC, at the Family Court of Australia (as it was then known).

Laura is consistently recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a leading family law barrister and mediator, both in Victoria and Australia. In the 2026 Doyle’s Guide, Laura was listed as one of:

Laura regularly presents papers and speaks on family law topics. She graduated from Melbourne University with First Class Honours. She was awarded the Wright Prize, as the top ranked student in family law.

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Cases

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Practice Areas

Alternative Dispute Resolution
Arbitration,Mediations,
Appellate
Appellate,
Family Law and Guardianship
Parenting Orders,Property,

CPD PRESENTATIONS BY Laura Johnston

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