A Legacy of Breaking Ground Mary Gaudron's death at 83 marks the end of an era for Australia's High Court and its progress towards equality.
As the first woman to hold the position, she paved the way for generations of women in law and public service, challenging entrenched norms along the way.
Gaudron faced setbacks early in her career, including being rejected for legal clerkships due to her gender. However, she persevered, earning top honors at the University of Sydney and eventually becoming a barrister.