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Remembering Gough Whitlam
Labor Leader Bryan Green, on behalf of all Tasmanian Labor MPs, pays tribute to Gough Whitlam.
The former Prime Minister of Australia has died at the age of 98.
“Gough Whitlam was a colossal figure in Australian life,” Mr Green said.
“His contribution to the fabric of the nation cannot be underestimated.
“Gough will be remembered as a man who took on big social reforms and changed Australia for the better.
“He was a legend of the Labor Party, a great leader and a towering figure in Australian politics.
“His legacy to the ALP is enormous and he’s widely loved throughout the rank and file of the party.
“Gough’s charismatic leadership has long been a source of inspiration for those who believe in the Labor cause.
“He’ll be sorely missed but never forgotten.”
Bryan Green MP Labor Leader