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State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO

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Today a state funeral was held for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO at Saint Mary's Cathedral in Sydney. Susan Ryan AO was elected as the first female Senator to the ACT in 1975 and was the first woman to hold a Cabinet position in a Labor Government. Photos by Dominic Lorrimer.

Former ALP Senator, Susan Ryan. January 13, 1988.

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Former ALP Senator, Susan Ryan. January 13, 1988.Credit:Peter Rae

The casket leaves after State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO held at Saint Mary's Cathedral in Sydney.

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The casket leaves after State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO held at Saint Mary's Cathedral in Sydney.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer

Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Lucy Turnbull arrive to the State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO.

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Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Lucy Turnbull arrive to the State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer

Former Prime Minister Paul Keating arrives to the State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO.

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Former Prime Minister Paul Keating arrives to the State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer

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Blanche D'Alpuget arrives to the State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO.

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Blanche D'Alpuget arrives to the State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack arrives to the State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO.

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Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack arrives to the State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese arrives to the State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO.

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Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese arrives to the State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer

Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Lucy Turnbull arrive to the State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO.

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Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Lucy Turnbull arrive to the State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer

Senators Katy Gallagher and Penny Wong arrive to the State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO.

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Senators Katy Gallagher and Penny Wong arrive to the State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer

Susan Ryan, when she became the Anti-Age Discrimination Commissioner. Friday July 29 2011

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Susan Ryan, when she became the Anti-Age Discrimination Commissioner. Friday July 29 2011Credit:Ben Rushton

Son Benedict Butler speaks at the State Funeral for his mother, the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO held at Saint Mary's Cathedral in Sydney.

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Son Benedict Butler speaks at the State Funeral for his mother, the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO held at Saint Mary's Cathedral in Sydney.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer

Daughter Justine Butler speaks at the State Funeral for her mother, the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO held at Saint Mary's Cathedral in Sydney.

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Daughter Justine Butler speaks at the State Funeral for her mother, the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO held at Saint Mary's Cathedral in Sydney.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer

Dame Quentin Bryce speaks via video link at State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO held at Saint Mary's Cathedral in Sydney.

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Dame Quentin Bryce speaks via video link at State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO held at Saint Mary's Cathedral in Sydney.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer

Mick Gooda speaks at the State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO held at Saint Mary's Cathedral in Sydney.

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Mick Gooda speaks at the State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO held at Saint Mary's Cathedral in Sydney.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer

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Rory Sutton speaks at the State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO held at Saint Mary's Cathedral in Sydney.

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Rory Sutton speaks at the State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO held at Saint Mary's Cathedral in Sydney.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer

The casket leaves after State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO held at Saint Mary's Cathedral in Sydney.

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The casket leaves after State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO held at Saint Mary's Cathedral in Sydney.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer

Labor Shadow Ministers, Tanya Plibersek, Penny Wong, Linda Burney, Kristina Keneally and Katy Gallagher after the State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO.

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Labor Shadow Ministers, Tanya Plibersek, Penny Wong, Linda Burney, Kristina Keneally and Katy Gallagher after the State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer

Former Prime Minister Paul Keating leaves the State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO.

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Former Prime Minister Paul Keating leaves the State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer

Former Labor MP and Minister Ros Kelly with her husband, former Westpac CEO, David Morgan and Former Prime Minister Paul Keating after the State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO.

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Former Labor MP and Minister Ros Kelly with her husband, former Westpac CEO, David Morgan and Former Prime Minister Paul Keating after the State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer

Former NSW Premier and former Senator Bob Carr after the State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO.

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Former NSW Premier and former Senator Bob Carr after the State Funeral for the Honourable Susan Maree Ryan AO.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer