Kathleen Taperell interviewed by Sara Dowse [sound recording]

Bib ID:
3797132
Format:
Audio
Author:
Taperell, Kathleen (Kathleen Joan), 1939-, interviewee
Access Conditions:
Written permission is required for research use, personal copies and public use for 10 years from the date of the interview.
Description:
  • 2006 Oct. 27
  • 1 sound file (ca. 64 min.)
Summary:

Kathleen Taperell talks about the 1993 re-election of Labor, strengthened Office of the Status of Women remained in Prime Minister & Cabinet; native title, reconciliation, Aboriginal policy branch; being head of the policy branch; women's status in public service; needing to justify function; government changes (1983) strong women's policy; taking leave without pay; the impact of illness in the family; her retirement; missing a sense of purpose, identification with job; her community service, continuing international work; report of Australian implementation of UN convention; helping to build local heritage support; chairing publications committee; her public sector achievement; specific achievements for women; public misconceptions of public sector work; valuing the public sector; changes in gender relations; promoting social harmony; opposing negative views about state power addressed; her personal style; her gratitude for stimulating work.

Biography/History:

Kathleen Taperell was born in Sydney 1939 and educated at the University of Sydney and the University of New England. In 1990 she became a Member of the Order of Australia. Taperell had a distinguished and varied public service career for over two decades before retiring in 1995. She joined the Public Service Board 1974 and afterwards became a senior research officer for the Royal Commission on Australian Government Administration, where she co-authored a discussion paper on women in the public service.

Notes:
  • Recorded on October 27, 2006 at Canberra, A.C.T.
  • Digital master available National Library of Australia;
Related Material:
Interview with Kathleen Taperell, retired public servant, Head of the Office of Women's Affairs, 1977-1984, member of the UN Status of Women Commission; located at; National Library of Australia Oral History collection ORAL TRC 3799.
Index/Finding Aid Note:
Timed summary and corrected transcript (typescript, 26 leaves) available.
Subject:
Other authors/contributors:
Dowse, Sara, 1938-, interviewer
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