MS 9004
Papers of Justice Barry Maddern (1937-1994)
- Papers
- 1958-1994
- 56cm. (4 boxes)
- Restricted until 2015
The papers were donated to the Library by Maddern's widow, Janice
Maddern in 1995.
The collection comprises speeches and addresses given by Barry
Maddern from 1970-80, personal cuttings files from 1967-94, and
his personal collection of industrial relations cartoons from
1970-81. There is also a folder of letters of congratulations
(and replies) on the various appointments in his work in industrial
relations and a small collection of photographs and documents
which record milestones in his life and career. A small collection
of reports and papers from a visit to Papua New Guinea in 1963
under the auspices of Rotary and copies of magazines edited by
Maddern document the beginnings of his career.
Justice Barry Maddern was born in Geelong in 1937. His career
began as an industrial advocate in the oil refining industry.
He studied law at the University of Melbourne, and in 1966 he
was admitted to the Victorian Bar.
From 1967 to 1980 Maddern was an industrial advocate, first as
a barrister and later as an independent advocate for the National
Employees Policy Committee and various employer organisations.
He was Deputy-President of the Australian Conciliation and Arbitration
Commission from 1980 to 1985, and President from 1985 to 1989.
In 1989 he was appointed president of the Australian Industrial
Relations Commission, a position he held until his death. In
1992 Maddern was awarded The Order of Australia, Companion in
the General Division (AC).
Barry Maddern died in Melbourne in January 1994.
Box 1
Folders 1-5 Speeches and addresses by Barry Maddern, 1970-1980
Folders 6-9 Personal cuttings files, 1967-1874. Includes some
correspondence
Box 2
Folders 10-18 Personal cuttings files, 1974-1985
Box 3
Folders 19-21 Personal cuttings files, 1986-1994 and folder titled
'Personalities' (1967-1983)
Folder/ Piece Personal collection of industrial relations cartoons
22-23 (1970-1981)
Folder 24 Letters of congratulation (and replies) on Maddern's
appointment as Deputy-President of the Industrial
Relations Commission (1980) and documents from
ceremonies for appointment later as President,
(1985-1986). One letter of congratulation (and reply)
on being asked to represent the National Employers
Policy Committee as an industrial advocate.
Bag 25 Photographs of Maddern as an adolescent and as an
adult, in various phases of his career. 1958 Federal
election brochure for Maddern as endorsed Liberal and
Country Party candidate; documents pertaining to
admission to the Bar; Order of Australia investiture
booklet; and University of Melbourne 1965 Commencement
Ball programme.
Box 4
Pieces 26-28 Reports, cuttings, and papers relating to a visit to
Papua New Guinea in 1963 by Maddern under the auspices
of Rotary.
Folder 29 Copies of magazines edited by Maddern.
Altona refiner. Vol. 8 no.1-8 (Jan. 1961-July 1961)
Published by Standard Vacuum Oil Co.
Mobil news. Vol. 1 No. 5 (December 1962). Published
by Mobil Oil Australia.
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