• 1858-1943
• factory inspector
• born on 25 September 1858 at Port Adelaide in South Australia
• My name is Annie Duncan and I represent ‘Australians All’ because, as one of the first female factory inspectors in Australia, I reported on the often filthy and overcrowded working conditions of some women in factories, laundries and workrooms, and on the misery experienced by homeworkers in the clothing trade. I condemned filthy, overcrowded working conditions and argued that appointing a female doctor to such factories would eliminate all conditions which are unfavourable to health.

IDEA FOR SCENE: Show Annie Duncan inspecting a factory where the conditions are dirty, there’s not enough light or air, and the workers are sick.

1901-2001 Centenary of Federation

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