The first woman judge on the High Court shaped Australian legal history and was an inspiration to many.
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Apart from voting, April 25 1896 was also the day women got the right to govern – in a world first.
While it’s easy to demonise environmentalists for using the courts to further their causes, a fundamental part of any democracy is access to the legal system.
Since the High Court’s establishment, women have come a long way – and a majority female bench will have significant implications.
