Feminist trailblazer Susan Ryan remembered as a 'champion for justice' in Australia

Labor MPs and others across the political spectrum pay tribute to the woman behind the Sex Discrimination Act, who has died aged 77
Campaigner against discrimination was pivotal in passing key laws

Australian political figures have paid tribute to the pioneering former Labor senator Susan Ryan, after her death was reported on Sunday, praising her efforts to achieve equality and declaring that the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 would stand as her legacy.

The Labor leader, Anthony Albanese, said Ryan, 77, had achieved historic firsts" in a life dedicated to women's rights and equality".