Trailblazing judge Mary Gaudron dies aged 83

Australia’s first female judge appointed to the High Court of Australia, Mary Gaudron, has died aged 83.

Her death was confirmed by Governor General Sam Mostyn on Sunday evening.

“The nation remembers Mary Gaudron KC, whose distinguished career transformed Australia’s legal landscape,” she said.

“The Governor-General extends her condolences to Justice Gaudron’s family, friends, colleagues and all who admired her remarkable contribution to Australia.”