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Australia’s first women’s advisor on why she left the country

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It was 50 years ago this year that Elizabeth Reed was appointed to the New Wrong. The first time a leader of a country had a special advisor on women's affairs. It was a time of huge change in gender parity and access. But the reaction to Reed and the new position was vicious in some circles. She resigned just two and a half years into the job.

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