How will Sam Mostyn’s career-long advocacy shape her role as governor general?

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Gender equality, social justice and giving a voice to those who go unheard have been the hallmarks of a long career spanning law, business and advocacy

The gender equality advocate Prof Rae Cooper was initially shocked when she saw her colleague and friend, Samantha Mostyn, had been announced as Australia’s next governor general.

“I sent quite a few expletive-laden texts to various people, including the [incoming] governor general,” Cooper said.

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