Zelda D’Aprano immortalised for setting off a Chain Reaction

By Teresa De Fazio
Published 11 months, 2 weeks ago

Zelda D’Aprano was once seen as a thorn in the side of employers and industrial relations specialists of her day. Zelda has also ended up a hero for her courage in advocating for women’s rights with a statue unveiled in her honour this week.

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Teresa De Fazio is a contributor, writing stories of significance to the Italian community in Australia.

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Zelda D’Aprano immortalised for setting off a Chain Reaction

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