Until now, if you wished to be appointed to the post of governor-general, two of the essential qualities were that you were white and male. Julia Gillard's suggestion that it's about time for a woman as our next head of state is commendable. While many of us await the republic, the post remains an important symbolic and ceremonial position for our nation. I suggest that, like Chifley, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd adopt an innovative approach in choosing the next governor-general. He should consider appointing an Aboriginal woman to the position, writes Ann McGrath.
SMH 22 Jan 2008
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