Begun as a girl from a little country town in central western Queensland, inspired by noble ideas of justice, about fairness, about making the world a better place.

I believe the old boys' network is a powerful one. No one gives up power and privilege willingly, do they?

Graduation day was a milestone in the most important journey of all - to the centre of oneself.

I've never owned a pair of jeans, but I had a fantastic denim boiler-suit and it got a lot of wearing.

Again and again, I learn how much friendship enriches my life, bringing warmth, assurance, humour, inspiration, a sense of security. It depends on honesty, trust, loyalty. It's about giving. It's for sharing the good times, but also the tough times, hurt, grief, sadness.

I support affirmative action. I support special measures when you need it.

For a very long time now I've been saying to young women, 'You can have it all, but not all at the same time.' How important it is to take very good care of yourself, of your mental and physical and spiritual wellbeing; it's hard to do. It's easier to be a workaholic than to have a truly balanced life.