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Deirdre O'Connor (Deirdre Frances O'Connor) was born on 5 February, 1941 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, is an Australian judge. Discover Deirdre O'Connor's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 82 years old?
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Deirdre Frances O'Connor |
Occupation |
Judge, academic, lawyer |
Age |
82 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
Born |
5 February 1941 |
Birthday |
5 February |
Birthplace |
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Date of death |
1 January, 2024 |
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N/A |
Nationality |
Australia
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She is a member of famous lawyer with the age 82 years old group.
Deirdre O'Connor Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Deirdre O'Connor's Husband?
Her husband is Gregory Sachs Michael Joseph
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Husband |
Gregory Sachs Michael Joseph |
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5 |
Deirdre O'Connor Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Deirdre O'Connor worth at the age of 82 years old? Deirdre O'Connor’s income source is mostly from being a successful lawyer. She is from Australia. We have estimated Deirdre O'Connor's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Source of Income |
lawyer |
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Deirdre Frances O'Connor (5 February 1941 – January 2024 ) was an Australian lawyer, academic, Judge of the Federal Court, President of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, and President of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission.
O'Connor went to school at Bethlehem College, Ashfield.
She received a Bachelor of Arts from University of Sydney 1961.
She was a schoolteacher from 1961 to 1969 amd studied law at the University of Sydney, graduating with first class honours in 1974.
O'Connor combined her education in teaching and law to be a lecturer in law at the University of NSW, Australian Film and Television School and Macquarie University between 1974 and 1980.
In 1978 O'Connor was appointed by the Australian government as its representative at the UNESCO conference on the teaching of human rights.
She became a barrister in 1980 and in 1983 was appointed as a member of the NSW Law Reform Commission.
Appointed Chairman of the Australian Broadcasting Tribunal in 1986.
O'Connor was president of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal from 1990 until 1994 and then again from 1999 until 2002.
O'Connor was appointed President of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission in 1994, a position she held until 1997.
During her presidency the Commission decided the Family Leave test case, which gave effect to effect to the International Labour Organization convention on Workers with Family Responsibilities, Recommendation.
established a right to family leave, including a right to take sick leave to care for a member of the employees family.
with a cap of 5 days carers leave per year.
O'Connor also led the full bench which decided the Public Holidays test case which determined that, while public holidays were determined by state governments, employees under federal award should receive at least 10 public holidays per year.
The Commission also gave effect to the Superannuation guarantee scheme in the Superannuation test case by providing an award right to the payment of superannuation.
In the Supported Wage System case the Commission established a model award clause intended to assist people with disabilities to obtain employment.
The Commission also determined the proper approach to the legislative protection on the right to strike in the ABC case.
In 2008, O'Connor conducted an inquiry into the appointment, management and termination of Dr Graeme Stephen Reeves.
O'Connor was the first woman appointed to the Federal Court, and for much of her time on the bench O'Connor was president of either the Administrative Appeals Tribunal or the Australian Industrial Relations Commission.
O'Connor resigned from the Federal Court, despite being some 10 years short of the mandatory retirement age.