Trailblazing lawyer Mary Gaudron, a woman of many firsts, leaves a huge and lasting legacy

By Kcasey McLoughlin, Associate Professor, University of Newcastle

Mary Genevieve Gaudron, the first woman judge on the High Court of Australia, has died aged 83.

Known for her courage, integrity and compassion, Gaudron brought her fierce intellect to bear on some of the nation’s most significant legal cases. In the process, she helped change the legal profession and became an inspiration to many young women lawyers.

Early life

Born in Moree in country New South Wales in 1943, there is a famous…

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