Australian writer, born on December 12, 1950 in Melbourne, Australia. He is the nephew of playwright Bob Herbert. He studied Australian Literature Studies at La Trobe University in Melbourne. His work has been performed by major theater companies in Australia, including the Sydney Theater Company, Melbourne Theater Company and Queensland Theater Company. He is known for Cosi (1996), The Straits (2012) and K-19: The Widowmaker (2002).