From Moree to Mabo

From Moree to Mabo

The Mary Gaudron Story

From Moree to Mabo is the remarkable story of Mary Gaudron QC, the first female justice of the High Court of Australia.

From her formative years spent in a NSW country town to being appointed the first female justice of the High Court of Australia (1987) author Pamela Burton conveys the extraordinary life of one of our most colourful High Court judges. In a groundbreaking career, Mary Gaudron passionately championed gender equality and indigenous rights, ruling on landmark decisions such as Mabo and Wik. She also appeared in the Equal Pay case for the Whitlam Government.

With a Foreword by The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG, From Moree to Mabo: The Mary Gaudron Story paints a compelling portrait of a dynamic woman and her extensive contributions to the Australian legal system.

From Moree to Mabo is an unauthorised biography of Mary Gaudron.

Pamela Burton founded her own law firm in Canberra in 1976, Pamela Coward and Associates. She later practiced as a Barrister at the Canberra Bar. Her appointments have included Senior Member, Commonwealth Administrative Appeals Tribunal, Legal Counsel for the Australian Medical Association, Official Visitor, ACT Mental Health.

From Moree to Mabo
UWA Publishing
Author: Pamela Burton
ISBN: 9781742580982
Price: $49.95