Background
Barnier, Russell James was born on November 11, 1952 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Son of Rex Hamilton and Iris Maude (Steff) Barnier.
Barnier, Russell James was born on November 11, 1952 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Son of Rex Hamilton and Iris Maude (Steff) Barnier.
Bachelor in Jurisprudence, Bachelor of Laws, Monash University, Melbourne, 1976. Diploma Freelance Journalism, Australian College Journalism, 1987.
Solicitor Law Institute Victoria, Melbourne, 1979-1982. Legal officer National Australia Bank, 1982-1985, company secretary, 1985-1991. Principal advisor Melbourne Client Servicing, 1992-1993.
Legal manager Australian Bankers Association, Melbourne, 1994-1997. Corporation secretary, legal counsel Melbourne Health, since 1997. Board directors Melbourne Business Meetings.
Secretary Albert Park Community Playground, Melbourne, 1994-1995, 1st Victoria Sea Scouts, Melbourne, 1996-1997. President Middle Park Primary School Council, Melbourne, 1996. Fellow Chartered Secretaries Australia (board directors since 1994, vice president 1997-1998, president 1999-2000).
Member International Council, Institute Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (United Kingdom) (vice president), Law Institute Victoria.
Married Catherine Anne Urie, September 4, 1982. Children: Claire Elizabeth, Martin James Hamilton.