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Australia’s first female High Court judge dies at 83

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Justice Mary Gaudron was also Australia’s youngest-ever federal judge and a deciding voice on the landmark Mabo case. Key points and original sources are listed below.

Justice Mary Gaudron was also Australia’s youngest-ever federal judge and a deciding voice on the landmark Mabo case.S1 S2

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Australia’s first female High Court judge dies at 83

Justice Mary Gaudron was also Australia’s youngest-ever federal judge and a deciding voice on the landmark Mabo case.

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Australia’s first female High Court judge dies at 83

Justice Mary Gaudron was also Australia’s youngest-ever federal judge and a deciding voice on the landmark Mabo case.

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Australia’s first female High Court judge dies at 83

Justice Mary Gaudron was also Australia’s youngest-ever federal judge and a deciding voice on the landmark Mabo case.

Australia’s first female High Court judge dies at 83

Australia Crime & Justice

3 outlets 3 reports Published Sep 13, 2026

The brief

Justice Mary Gaudron was also Australia’s youngest-ever federal judge and a deciding voice on the landmark Mabo case. Key points and original sources are listed below.

Justice Mary Gaudron was also Australia’s youngest-ever federal judge and a deciding voice on the landmark Mabo case.S1 S2

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Australia’s first female High Court judge dies at 83

Australia’s first female High Court judge dies at 83

Australia’s first female High Court judge dies at 83

Australia’s first female High Court judge dies at 83

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Australia’s first female High Court judge dies at 83

Australia’s first female High Court judge dies at 83

Australia’s first female High Court judge dies at 83

Australia’s first female High Court judge dies at 83

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