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Kate Warner
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Warner in 2016
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| 28th Governor of Tasmania | |
| In office 10 December 2014 – 16 June 2021 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Premier | Will Hodgman Peter Gutwein |
| Lieutenant | Alan Blow |
| Preceded by | Peter Underwood |
| Succeeded by | Barbara Baker |
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| Born |
Catherine Ann Friend
14 July 1948 Hobart, Tasmania |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse |
Richard Warner
(m. 1971) |
| Education | Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Master of Laws |
| Alma mater | St Michael's Collegiate School University of Tasmania |
| Profession | Legal academic |
Catherine Ann Warner (born on 14 July 1948), also known as Kate Warner, is a well-known Australian lawyer and legal expert. She served as the 28th Governor of Tasmania from 2014 to 2021. The Governor is the Queen's representative in the state of Tasmania.
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Early Life and Education
Kate Warner was born Catherine Ann Friend in Hobart, Tasmania. She went to St Michael's Collegiate School for her early education. Later, she studied at the University of Tasmania.
University Studies
At the University of Tasmania, she earned a Bachelor of Laws degree with special honours in 1970. She then completed a Master of Laws degree in 1978. Her master's research looked at how psychiatric reports were used in court cases in Tasmania.
Career in Law and Teaching
After finishing her studies, Kate Warner began her career in law. She worked for the Chief Justice of Tasmania, Sir Stanley Burbury, at the Supreme Court of Tasmania. In 1971, she became a qualified barrister and solicitor. This means she could represent people in court and provide legal advice.
Academic Achievements
In 1978, she started teaching at the University of Tasmania Law School. She quickly moved up the ranks, becoming a Lecturer in 1981, a Senior Lecturer in 1989, and an Associate Professor in 1993. By 1996, she was a full Professor.
In 1992, Kate Warner became the Dean of the Faculty of Law. She was also the first woman to be the Head of the School of Law at the University of Tasmania. In 2002, she helped start the Tasmania Law Reform Institute, becoming its first Director. This institute works to improve laws.
Expertise and Recognition
Professor Warner is known around the world for her knowledge in criminal law. This includes studying crimes, how they are punished, and how sentences are decided. She has taught, researched, and written about these topics for over 30 years. She also won the Allen Austin Bartholomew Award several times for her articles in a criminology journal.
Governor of Tasmania Role
On 10 November 2014, the leader of Tasmania, Will Hodgman, announced that Kate Warner would become the next Governor of Tasmania. She took office on 10 December 2014. She was chosen after the previous Governor, Peter Underwood, passed away.
Extending Her Term
Her term as Governor was extended twice. First, in September 2019, her term was extended by one year. Then, in June 2020, it was extended again by six months. She served as Governor until June 2021. As Governor, she represented Queen Elizabeth II in Tasmania and played an important role in the state's government.
Honours and Awards
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| Reference style | Her Excellency the Honourable |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
Kate Warner has received many special honours for her work and service.
Orders and Medals
- In 2014, she was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). This award recognized her important contributions to law.
- In 2017, she received an even higher honour, becoming a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC). This was for her outstanding service to the people of Tasmania. It recognized her work in law reform, education, and supporting arts, environment, and social justice.
- She also received the Centenary Medal in 2001.
- She was made a Dame of the Order of St John in 2014.
Other Recognitions
- In 2012, the University of Tasmania gave her a Distinguished Service Medal.
- Also in 2012, she received the Biennial Achievement Award from the Tasmanian Women Lawyers Association.
Fellowships
- In 2007, she became a Foundation Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law.
- She was also made a Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford in the United Kingdom in 2009.
- In 2015, she became an Honorary Fellow of Jane Franklin Hall at the University of Tasmania.
