Mary Gaudron, first female judge of Australia’s high court, dies aged 83
Summary
Mary Gaudron, the first woman appointed to Australia’s High Court, died at age 83. She served on the court from 1987 to 2003 and played a key role in important legal decisions, including those supporting Aboriginal land rights and equal pay for women.Key Facts
- Mary Gaudron was appointed to Australia’s High Court in 1987 at age 44.
- She was the first woman to serve on the High Court.
- Gaudron helped decide the landmark Mabo case, recognizing Aboriginal land rights.
- She was born in 1943 in Moree, New South Wales.
- Early in her career, she won a case for equal pay in 1972.
- She also worked on maternity leave rights as deputy president of the conciliation and arbitration commission.
- After leaving the court in 2003, she worked for the International Labour Organization in Geneva.
- Leaders praised her courage, intellect, and impact on law and equality for women.
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