Later Life and Teaching Career
Following their exoneration, the Chamberlains' relationship deteriorated and they divorced in 1991. Three years later, Chamberlain married Ingrid Bergner and in 1996 they had a daughter named Zahra.
In 2002, Chamberlain was conferred with a Doctor of Philosophy (education) degree by the University of Newcastle for his thesis entitled "The changing role of Ellen White in Seventh-Day Adventism with reference to sociocultural standards at Avondale College". Also in 2002, he graduated from Avondale College with a Bachelor of Teaching degree, qualifying him to teach high school English and history.
The following year, Chamberlain stood as a Liberal candidate for the seat of Lake Macquarie in the New South Wales parliamentary election, achieving a 5.2% swing against sitting member Jeff Hunter. However, the swing was not enough to claim the seat and Chamberlain went on to accept a three-year teaching post at an Aboriginal high school in Brewarrina, New South Wales. While living there, Chamberlain was twice assaulted by a man accusing him of murdering Azaria.
Chamberlain returned to Cooranbong in 2006 and taught at Gosford High School until 2008, when he retired. He is now focusing on writing professionally, with two books under way.
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