The NSW Senator and former major general died aged 72 after a battle with cancer, with tributes flowing from both sides of politics.
NSW Liberal senator Jim Molan is being remembered as a patriot who served his country loyally for 50 years across the military and politics, after he died at the age of 72 following a battle with cancer.to select his successor. Senator Molan was aligned to the party’s centre-right faction.The senator’s family announced his death in a statement on Tuesday, saying he died peacefully on Monday, surrounded by family after his health suffered a “sudden and rapid” decline after Christmas.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised the senator, saying: “Jim Molan lived his life in service of our country. He was a man of principle and a politician of conviction. My condolences to his loved ones, colleagues and friends.” “Whether it was on the battlefield, in the political arena, or on the media stage, Jim was admired for his discernment, leadership and unfailingly courteous manner.
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