Tributes to Graham Richardson, Labor Legend
Former communications minister Stephen Conroy and ex-Socceroo goalkeeper Mark Bosnich have expressed their admiration and shared memories of the late Graham Richardson, a renowned figure in the Labor movement who passed away at 76.
Graham Richardson's Impact
Richardson was a veteran Labor powerbroker and senior cabinet minister during the Hawke and Keating governments. He was also a husband, father, and a contributor to Sky News Australia for 15 years.
Conroy's Reflections
Following the announcement of Richardson's death, Stephen Conroy spoke on Sky News, extending his condolences to Richardson's wife Amanda and his children.
“I was lucky enough to know him for 41 years and (he was) a legend of the Labor movement. It really is impossible to overstate the importance and impact of Graham to the Labor Party.”
Conroy highlighted Richardson's mentorship of young Labor activists, teaching them that politics was not about the "purity of policy from opposition" but about loyalty.
"Richo’s guiding philosophy was ‘whatever it takes’ and he was loved by all factions of the party, left and right."
Conroy also noted that although Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Richardson were factional rivals for decades, Albanese still learned from him.
Summary
Graham Richardson's legacy as a dedicated Labor strategist and mentor touched many, leaving a lasting mark across party lines and generations.
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