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Rosanove, Joan Mavis (1896 - 1974)

QC

Born
11 May 1896
Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
Died
8 April 1974
Frankston, Victoria
Occupation
Barrister and Solicitor
Alternative Names
  • Lazarus, Joan (maiden name)

Summary

Joan Rosanove completed her legal studies at the University of Melbourne, and was admitted to practice as a barrister and solicitor in June 1919. In 1923 she became the first woman in Victoria to sign the Victorian Bar roll. The bulk of her work was in criminal and matrimonial cases. Rosanove was appointed Q.C. in 1965, and took silk in New South Wales two years later. She made a significant contribution to legal reform, particularly as it concerned the status of women.

Barbara Lemon

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