Tim Read dies aged 64 after cancer diagnosis
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19 Sept, 07:59ZTim Read dies aged 64 after cancer diagnosis
19 Sept, 07:59ZGreens MP Tim Read dies aged 64 after cancer diagnosis
First reporttheage.com.au · 19 Sept, 07:59Z
Latest reportsmh.com.au · 19 Sept, 07:59Z
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Why it matters
What
Greens MP Tim Read has died aged 64 after revealing a metastatic cancer diagnosis in January and abandoning reelection plans.
Why
He represented Brunswick since 2018, ending Labor’s century-long hold, and worked on climate, justice, health reform and anti-corruption.
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Further details are awaited on Brunswick’s representation after Read’s death and his earlier withdrawal from election plans.
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Summary
- Greens MP Tim Read dies age 64 after metastatic cancer diagnosis.
- Read revealed his illness in January and retired from election plans.
- He served Brunswick since 2018, ending 100-year Labor hold in the seat.
- His work spanned climate, justice, health reforms, and anti-corruption efforts.
- Final parliament: urged integrity, health funding, bike lanes, and preventive health.
Summary
- Tim Read, Victorian Greens MP for Brunswick, dies at 64 after metastatic cancer.
- He announced retirement in January due to a cancer diagnosis with limited treatment options.
- Read was elected in 2018, ending Labor's 100-year hold on Brunswick.
- He advocated for climate, anti-incarceration reforms, bike safety, and health initiatives.
- Final recommendations included integrity reforms, public diaries for ministers, and IBAC enhancements.