Former NSW Senator Graham Richardson Dies
Veteran Labor figure and influential commentator Graham Richardson passed away early Saturday morning at the age of 76.
The news was confirmed on Sydney radio station 2GB by broadcaster Ben Fordham, speaking on behalf of Richardson’s family.
President of the Labor Party and key figure during the Hawke-Keating government years, Richardson was widely recognized as a powerful strategist and party organizer. Tributes have been led by the Prime Minister, honoring his lasting impact on Australian politics.
"He was one of the party’s great powerbrokers and a man deeply committed to his beliefs," the Prime Minister said.
- Age: 76
- Career: Labor strategist, senator, political commentator
- Era of prominence: Hawke-Keating governments
- Announcement source: 2GB radio, Ben Fordham
Legacy
Richardson’s career bridged politics and media, shaping policy debates and mentoring a generation of Labor leaders. His forthright style and influence made him a defining figure in modern Australian political history.
Author’s Summary: Graham Richardson, a dominant force in Labor politics and media, has died at 76, leaving behind a legacy of passionate service and political influence.