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Walpole, Susan (1942 - )

Born
1942
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Occupation
Public servant
Alternative Names
  • Walpole, Sue (also known as)

Summary

Sue Walpole was appointed the Australian sex discrimination commissioner in 1993 , becoming well-known in the role. She assisted with education campaigns which were designed to make the Sex Discrimination Act more accessible and available to women.

Archival resources

National Library of Australia Newspaper Microcopy Reading Room

  • [Biographical cuttings on Sue Walpole, lawyer, containing one or more cuttings from newspapers or journals], BIOG; National Library of Australia Newspaper Microcopy Reading Room. Details

Published resources

Books

  • Walpole, Susan, Federal sex discrimination act, Leo Cussen Institute, Melbourne, Vic., 1996, 22 pp. Details

Rosemary Francis

Created: 12 January 2010

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