Michael leads Victorian Government in the introduction of Universal Design principles through the Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) and is a strong advocate for embedding Universal Design in relevant government policy and projects.

He has provided input into policy and projects ranging from health infrastructure, aquatic centres, play space, and multi-sensory environments to significant state and national level projects such as the Melbourne Park Redevelopment, Skilled Stadium and hospital redevelopments.

Michael has gained expertise in overseas trends through his working in different countries and is a member of the Victorian Design Review Panel with the Office of the Victorian Government Architect. He is a triple-Paralympian in wheelchair basketball.