Corrina Dowling

Partner and Head of Melbourne Office

Corrina is a Partner at Citation Legal and while also the Melbourne Office Head, she acts for clients throughout Australia. Corrina has almost 20 years of experience in workplace law and industrial relations and brings a unique perspective having worked for a national employer union, in-house and private practice, across a range of industries.

She provides strategic, commercially focused advice on a wide range of employment matters and is experienced in representing clients in both advisory and litigious contexts. Drawing on her experience across industries including education, health, aged care and disability, retail, mining and manufacturing, Corrina is adept at navigating the unique operational, regulatory and workforce challenges each sector presents.

Corrina regularly assists clients with:

Discrimination complaints
General protections applications
Unfair dismissals
Workplace bullying matters
Restraint of trade
Drafting and reviewing employment agreements and policies & procedures
Transfers of business and redundancy processes
Award and enterprise agreement interpretation
Privacy complaints

She has appeared in the Federal Court / Federal Circuit and Family Court, the Fair Work Commission, the Industrial Relations Court of South Australia, the Australian Human Rights Commission, VCAT and other tribunals.

Corrina takes the time to understand her clients’ operational realities, commercial objectives and risk appetite before developing practical, solutions-focused strategies. She recognises that workplace law is ultimately all about people, and values that it is a dynamic and evolving area of law that is both challenging and stimulating. Her approach is measured, pragmatic and responsive, ensuring clients feel supported while navigating complex and often sensitive matters.

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