STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF KEVIN ANDREWS I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Kevin Andrews, who died peacefully overnight following a year-long cancer battle. While we were opposed on many political fronts, I respected that he always fought for his values: what you saw was what you got. He was a gentleman who wore his faith with pride. In his final term, he did excellent work charing the Joint Committee on the NDIS on a bi-partisan basis as an experienced parliamentarian committed to the best interests of NDIS participants. Kevin always prioritised his health, keeping very fit and a keen cyclist. He was determined to never waste a moment. I understand he kept working right up until the end and was writing his memoirs. My condolences to his wife Margie and family. Vale Kevin.
Vale Kevin Also Kudos to you Bill. This is a lovely tribute to a man from the other side of the political divide. It is the best of our representatives when they can engage with their ideological opponents with civility and humanity. We would be a better society if more followed your example here.
Thanks so much for posting this Bill Shorten it is so important to acknowledge people on “the other side“, especially in politics where I believe most people go in with the intent to act in the service of others, recognising this can get mixed up in the to-and-fro of day-to-day issues. RIP Kevin Andrews.
BILL can u pls allow me one thing it relates to my disability and I can't breathe eat talk or anything I have pkd hereditary I am in stage 5 end as a result my teeth have gone thru disease I can't cope with dentures pls can u help me if so it will show the world what a great man u are i know in Ur heart u can understand i am almost about to stop dialysis the teeth make me gag pls help me to get implants from my plan I saw one person get guitar lessons this is my health and government don't fund it i vomit every day night drs letters too
A long and distinguished career and certainly seemed like a true gentleman.
I can't understand how anyone can let a sick girl suffer it's a life pls
I have paid to be in ndis as the support workers took my stuff and I have proof also an injury
This is why you are one of the best, Bill! You have always been able to put your politics aside and give kudos to the other team.
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3wBeautiful acknowledgement of his committment to people with a disability and I wholeheartedly agree. May he rest well and be remembered sincerely.