Ask former Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick about Sam Mostyn’s appointment as governor-general this week, and she has a simple response: “An inspired choice”.
It’s not because of Mostyn’s integrity, empathy or strong sense of public service – though all three have been praised through corporate and political circles this week – or even because of their 15-year friendship.
Sally PattenBOSS editorSally Patten edits BOSS, and writes about workplace issues. She was the financial services editor and personal finance editor of the AFR, The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. She edited business news for The Times of London. Connect with Sally on Twitter. Email Sally at spatten@afr.com
