Charles Sturt University (CSU) welcomes the announcement of Her Excellency, Ms Quentin Bryce, AO, the Governor of Queensland and an Honorary Doctor of the University, to be the next Governor-General of Australia.

 

“The lawyer, academic and social activist has made a significant and distinct contribution to Australian society and Ms Bryce is set to continue these standards in this high public office,” said CSU Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Ian Goulter.

 

“CSU has also shared in her contribution as she was the first Chair of the Board of Management for the CSU Diploma of Policing Practice, which is now a vital part of the education of new police officers in NSW.

 

“Ms Bryce has made a major contribution to the development of police education and the introduction of enhanced standards of professional preparation for those joining NSW Police.”

 

Raised in rural Queensland, she studied law at the University of Queensland and was one of the first women admitted to that state’s Bar. Later, as an academic lecturing in criminal and administrative law, she also raised five children.

 

“Ms Bryce’s career has been marked by leadership: in pioneering new roles and in taking on difficult and challenging tasks,” Professor Goulter said.

 

Ms Bryce was the founder of the National Women’s Advisory Council, the Founding Director of the Women’s Information Services and Founding Chair and CEO of the National Childcare Accreditation Council.

 

She has also been the National President of the Association for the Welfare of Children in Hospital, Chair of the National Breast Cancer Advisory Council, Vice-President of the Queensland Council for Civil Liberties and a member of the Australian delegation to the UN Commission for Human Rights.

 

“Thoughout her career, Ms Bryce has worked to overcome prejudice and discrimination. She is an articulate and effective advocate for human rights and the rights and welfare of women and children,” he said.