Historical Events tagged with "bobhawke"
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Politics & Government
Mary Gaudron Appointed to High Court of Australia
February 6th, 1987 38 years ago
Mary Gaudron became the first female judge on the High Court of Australia, marking a significant step towards gender equality in the Australian judiciary. Her appointment was made by Prime Minister Bob Hawke, emphasizing the government’s commitment to improve representation of women in high judicial roles. Gaudron had a remarkable legal career, having previously served as a barrister and then as the first female president of the New South Wales Bar Association, paving the way for future generations of women in law.
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