Release Year: 2014
Synopsis:
In 2014, ABC iView aired the landmark episode of Australian Story titled "Call Me Cate", which delved into the extraordinary life of Lt Colonel Cate McGregor AM, one of Australia's most notable transgender figures. The program chronicled Cate's incredible journey, spanning her life as a decorated military officer, political strategist, speechwriter, writer, and commentator, as well as her deeply personal transition from Malcolm McGregor to Cate McGregor.
At the time of the broadcast, McGregor had already become one of Australia's most high-profile transgender individuals. She had served in the Australian Army for decades, worked alongside prominent political figures, and even contributed to one of the most significant moments in recent Australian military history. But in 2013, after decades of private struggle, McGregor publicly embraced her identity as a transgender woman, making her one of the highest-ranking military officers in Australia to do so. Her transformation was a defining moment not just in her life, but in the broader national conversation around gender identity and acceptance.
