Trailblazing lawyer Mary Gaudron, a woman of many firsts, leaves a huge and lasting legacy
The first women judge on the High Court shaped Australian legal history and was an inspiration to many.
Mary Genevieve Gaudron, a woman of many firsts, has passed away at the age of 83. A celebrated lawyer, Gaudron's groundbreaking career saw her become the first woman judge on the High Court of Australia, the first to hold the position of Queen's Counsel in New South Wales, and the first woman to serve as solicitor-general across Australia.
Her journey began in Moree, New South Wales, where she was known for her inquisitive mind as a young girl. As a law student, she faced challenges due to societal norms but persevered, eventually becoming a trailblazer in the legal profession and an inspiration to future generations of women lawyers.
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