Margaret Beazley

Margaret Joan Beazley, AC, KC, (born 23 July 1951) is an Australian jurist who is the 39th and current governor of New South Wales, serving since 2 May 2019. She was the president of the New South Wales Court of Appeal, the first woman to hold the office, from March 2013 until February 2019. Quotes On being appointed Governor of New South Wales: "I won't be able to look at my family at this stage." Nick Sas New NSW Governor Margaret Beazley fights back tears as she accepts role Retrieved 13 Jan 2019 On her emotions during the appointment ceremony: "I am very honoured … didn't think I would be emotional, so I do apologise." Nick Sas New NSW Governor Margaret Beazley fights back tears as she accepts role Retrieved 13 Jan 2019 On the importance of community: "It is what makes us such a cohesive society." Nick Sas New NSW Governor Margaret Beazley fights back tears as she accepts role Retrieved 13 Jan 2019 On her belief in the community: "And I have a very deep belief in our community." Nick Sas New NSW Governor Margaret Beazley fights back tears as she accepts role Retrieved 13 Jan 2019 Quotes about Margaret Beazley Gladys Berejiklian, Premier of New South Wales: "The people of NSW are extremely fortunate Justice Beazley has accepted the position." "She is a leader in the legal profession [and] has been a mentor to many aspiring legal professionals." "I know she will serve the people of NSW with absolute distinction." Nick Sas New NSW Governor Margaret Beazley fights back tears as she accepts role Retrieved 13 Jan 2019 On her core beliefs: "Justice Beazley said she would bring three of her core beliefs — community, education and rule of law — to the role." Nick Sas New NSW Governor Margaret Beazley fights back tears as she accepts role Retrieved 13 Jan 2019 External Links Category:Women born in the 1950s Category:Judges Category:Women from Australia