From Moree to Mabo

The Mary Gaudron Story

Pamela Burton, Michael Kirby

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University of Western Aus
01 November 2010

Law & society; Legal history; Biography - Australian

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'I appointed Mary Gaudron to the High Court of Australia because I knew her to have a keen mind and a good heart: two very important attributes for a judge.' Robert J. Hawke, Prime Minister of Australia 1983-1991

'Great courts need formal, predictable and unerringly polite judges with quiet voices and serene personalities. But to fulfil their true greatness, they also need lateral thinkers, people with unusual backgrounds who can be noisy, with fiery tempers and occasional minds and tongues to match. It will be a while before there is another judge in Australia's apex court quite like Mary Gaudron.' The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG

In 1987 Mary Gaudron became the first female justice of the High Court of Australia. In fact, this brilliant, brash and outspoken lawyer had a lot of firsts. A passionate advocate of human rights, her working-class background and the racism she observed as a child growing up in a country town were indelible influences on her career. With an effusive Foreword by The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG, From Moree to Mabo investigates Gaudron's contributions to our history and law, and it paints a compelling portrait of this dynamic woman and her unflinching commitment to improving the lives of all Australians.

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By: Pamela Burton
Foreword by: Michael Kirby
Imprint: University of Western Aus
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 43mm
Weight: 676g
ISBN: 9781742580982
ISBN 10: 174258098X
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 01 November 2010
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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From Moree to Mabo

The Mary Gaudron Story

Pamela Burton, Michael Kirby

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