Peter Dahlsen (born 23 February 1951) is an Australian actor turned barrister. In that country, he was known for appearing in soap operas: as Richie Bates in '' Bellbird'' (including being in the 1000th episode) during the 1970s and as Bill Ashley in '' Sons and Daughters'' during the 1980s. His acting work in both Australia and the United Kingdom consists of ''

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) and '' London's Burning''. In 1995, Dahlsen was awarded the David Karmel entrance award at

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. Called to the bar the following year, he has since worked as a defence and prosecuting barrister. Over time, his cases have involved drink-driving, assault, child abuse, kidnapping and sexual violence, brawling, murder, possession of weapons with intent, arson and threatening behaviour. Dahlsen has occasionally taught law at the University of Law. In addition, he spent a month working in the Attorney-General's office at the Supreme Court of St Helena over 2017/2018.Notes from a South Seas Island
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Barrister profile with list of cases

{{DEFAULTSORT:Dahlsen, Peter 1951 births Living people Australian male television actors People educated at Xavier College Australian emigrants to the United Kingdom National Institute of Dramatic Art alumni