Christian graduated with a combined Arts/Law degree from Macquarie University in May 1987. Christian was admitted as an Attorney, Solicitor and Proctor of the Supreme Court in July 1987, commencing as a solicitor in Newcastle with Bale Boshev Lawyers. He commenced practice as barrister in 2004. His focus is on personal injury matters in the District and Supreme Courts, the Workers Compensation Commission and within the Motor Accident Authority.