1956 Australian Championships – Women's singles
| Women's singles | |
|---|---|
| 1956 Australian Championships | |
| Champion | Mary Carter |
| Runner-up | Thelma Long |
| Score | 3–6, 6–2, 9–7 |
| Draw | 32 |
| Seeds | 8 |
Second-seeded Mary Carter defeated Thelma Long 3–6, 6–2, 9–7 in the final to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1956 Australian Championships.