In 1987 Mary Gaudron became the first female justice of the High Court of Australia. In fact, this brilliant, brash and outspoken lawyer had a lot of firsts. A passionate advocate of human rights, her working-class background and the racism she observed as a child growing up in a country town were indelible influences on her career. With an effusive foreword by The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG, From Moree to Mabo investigates Gaudron's contributions to our history and law, and it paints a compelling portrait of this dynamic woman and her unflinching commitment to improving the lives of all Australians.