SocietyMary Gaudron, Australia’s first female High Court judge, dies aged 83
Mary Gaudron, the first woman appointed to Australia’s High Court, has died aged 83. Serving from 1987 to 2003, she helped shape Australian law, including through the landmark native title case Mabo v Queensland. Tributes highlighted her advocacy for equality, equal pay and women’s advancement in law and public service.
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Mary Gaudron, Australia’s first female High Court judge, dies aged 83
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