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Staunton, Patricia Jane (1946 - )

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Lawyer and Nurse

Born: 30 November 1946 Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Patricia Jane Staunton became New South Wales's first female chief magistrate (1999). Previously she had worked in the areas of nursing and law. She was appointed Member of the Order of Australia, 26 January 1995, for service to nursing.

Career Highlights

Chronology
1971 - 1976 Worked and studied in the UK
1976 - 1980 Barr-at-Law in Sydney
1987 - 1995 Secretary of the New South Wales Nurses Association
1990 - 1995 Vice-President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU)
1991 - 1995 Federal President of the Australian Nursing Federation
1995 Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
1995 - 1997 Member of the Legislative Council in New South Wales
1997 - 1999 Magistrate at Local Court in New South Wales
1999 - Chief Magistrate of New South Wales

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Prepared by: Ailie Smith
Created: 6 March 2003
Modified: 25 May 2006

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