Storylines
Max is a loud, uncouth plumber. He has a fractious family life and frequently argues with his wife Maria, and he is disappointed in his sensitive son Danny. Max has a better relationship with his older, more athletic son Shane. Max is a longtime rival of neighbour Jim Robinson.
Max's family life is plunged into turmoil when he learns he is not Danny's father. Danny was actually the product of Maria's extra marital affair. The marriage collapses and Max moves out of the family home, sharing a cramped flat with son Shane.
His wife Maria has an affair with Richard Morrison, an insurance investigator, in mid 1985. Maria bids Richard farewell when he is transferred to work in Hong Kong. At the last minute Maria leaves Erinsborough to travel to Hong Kong with him. Max returns to the family home after Maria's departure.
Max had other troubles when he loses his driver's licence for driving under the influence of alcohol. As a plumber he needs someone to drive him around to his jobs, something his new apprentice Terry Inglis takes over.
Max abruptly leaves Erinsborough in early 1986. It is explained that he traveled to Queensland to visit relatives. Later, after reportedly reconciling with estranged wife Maria, he sends word he will not be returning.
23 years after Max's departure, it was revealed that Max and Anne Robinson had had an affair and Anne gave birth to a daughter, Jill (Perri Cummings). Jill had 3 children; Kate (Ashleigh Brewer), Harry (Will Moore) and Sophie (Kaiya Jones).
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