Statement – Lady Anna Cowen AM

Media statement
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Today we mourn the passing of Lady Anna Cowen AM, wife of former Governor-General the late Sir Zelman Cowen.

Gracious and caring, Lady Cowen was personally driven by her genuine interest in people.

In 2015, she was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for vice-regal support patronage and support roles, as well as personal, significant service to youth, medical research, educational, historical and cultural organisations.

I thank Lady Cowen for her contribution to our national life. The Government extends its heartfelt condolences to Lady Cowen’s family.