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Sky’s The Limit: Paving the way with Deborah Lawrie

Sky’s The Limit: Paving the way with Deborah Lawrie

FromAustralian Aviation Podcast Network


Sky’s The Limit: Paving the way with Deborah Lawrie

FromAustralian Aviation Podcast Network

ratings:
Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Jun 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Deborah Lawrie is undoubtedly a name you have heard before – She was Australia’s first female pilot for a major commercial airline, following a years-long battle with Ansett Airlines that made it all the way to the High Court. On this episode of Sky’s The Limit, hosts Anna Grbas and Hannah Dowling are joined by the pioneering female aviator to discuss the details of her early career in aviation, and how her passion for flight began to develop in her teens. Deb also shares the story of fighting against Reg Ansett himself for her right to fly, how she never thought her discrimination case would end up reaching the High Court of Australia, and the barriers that still permeate through the aviation industry to this day for women. Finally, Deb reveals her own plans and solutions to getting girls interested and engaged with the aviation industry from a younger age, a feat she believes will see female participation in the industry skyrocket.
Released:
Jun 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode