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What has Quentin Bryce done?
Quentin Bryce’s contribution to advancing human rights and equality, the rights of women and children, and the welfare of the family was recognised in her appointment as an Officer of the Order of Australia in 1988 and a Companion of the Order of Australia in 2003.
What school did Quentin Bryce go to?
The University of Queensland1963–1965
The University of Queensland1960–1962Moreton Bay College1956–1960
Quentin Bryce/Education
In 1956, Quentin Strachan started attending boarding school at Moreton Bay College, Wynnum, Brisbane. Upon graduating from high school, Quentin Strachan undertook studies at the University of Queensland, initially enrolling in a social work and arts degree, but transferring to law in her third year at the institution.
When was Quentin Bryce born?
December 23, 1942 (age 78 years)
Quentin Bryce/Date of birth
Who is the governor general of Australia?
David HurleySince 2019
Australia/Governor-general
Who was the first female governor general?
Marguerite Pindling
| The Most Honourable Dame Marguerite Pindling GCMG ON | |
|---|---|
| Succeeded by | Sir Cornelius A. Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Marguerite Matilda McKenzie 26 June 1932 Long Bay Cay, Bahamas |
| Spouse(s) | Sir Lynden Pindling ( m. 1956; died 2000) |
Who is the current governor of Queensland?
Dr Jeannette Young PSM
About the Governor Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young PSM. On 1 November 2021, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young PSM was sworn-in as the 27th Governor of Queensland and representative of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queensland’s Head of State.
How much does the governor general of Australia get paid?
The current salary is $425,000 and there is a generous pension. Until 2001, Governors-General did not pay income tax on their salary; this was changed after the Queen agreed to pay tax.
Who was our last Governor-General?
Julie Payette
Appendix 1 Governors General of Canada Since 1867
| Term of Office1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Governor General | Appointment Date2 | Installation Date3 |
| 27. The Rt. Hon. Michaëlle Jean | August 4, 2005 | September 27, 2005 |
| 28. The Rt. Hon. David Lloyd Johnston | July 8, 2010 | October 1, 2010 |
| 29. The Rt. Hon. Julie Payette | July 13, 2017 | October 2, 2017 |
What is the governor general salary?
| Governor General of Canada | |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1 July 1867 |
| First holder | The Viscount Monck |
| Deputy | Deputies of the Governor General of Canada Secretary to the Governor General Justices of the Supreme Court |
| Salary | CA$288,900 annually |
Who is Quincy Bryce?
Quentin Bryce was born in Brisbane in 1942 and spent her early years in Ilfracombe, a small town in Central Western Queensland. In 1965, she graduated with the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws from The University of Queensland and, in the same year, was admitted to the Queensland Bar.
What did Gladys Bryce do for Queensland?
In her civic role as Governor of Queensland, Ms Bryce continued her work with women, families and young people while extending her influence across the State’s broad and diverse spectrum, including the rural, regional, aged, indigenous, migrant, and disability sectors.
Who is Steve Bryce and what did he do?
In the late 1980s and early ’90s, Bryce worked for the Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, first as the commission’s Queensland director and then as the organization’s federal sex discrimination commissioner.
Where did Victoria Bryce go to Law School?
Born in Brisbane, Queensland, Bryce was raised in Ilfracombe, with her family subsequently living in a number of country towns around Australia. She attended the University of Queensland, where she completed a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws, becoming one of the first women accepted to the Queensland Bar.