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Greens MP Tim Read Dies

19 Sep
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Greens MP Tim Read Dies. (2026, October 13). The Aporia. https://theaporia.onrender.com/event/20413

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"Tim was a brilliant local MP, doctor and scientist — but to those who knew him, he was also the kindest, funniest and most fundamentally decent of people," Ms Sandell said.

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ABC News (AU)19 Sep

Victorian Greens MP Tim Read died at age 64 after a battle with metastatic cancer. Dr. Read retired from his role in January following his diagnosis and was known for opposing the Victorian government's decision to close VicHealth, an organization he credited with pioneering sun safety messaging that might have benefited him earlier. The article highlights his reputation as one of the most liked MPs in parliament…

Victorian Greens MP Tim Read dies aged 64 →
Sydney Morning Herald19 Sep

Dr Tim Read, an Australian Greens MP from Victoria, died on Saturday at age 64 due to metastatic cancer. Elected in 2018 for Brunswick, he was a former general practitioner who specialized in sexual health before entering politics. Known for his advocacy on climate change and anti-corruption laws, Read pushed for reforms like pill-testing programs and the ban on solitary confinement in prisons. Victorian Greens…

‘The most fundamentally decent of people’: Transparency campaigner and Greens MP Tim Read dies aged 64 →
Daily Mail19 Sep

Greens MP Tim Read died at age 64 after battling melanoma for ten months. The Victorian Greens released a statement expressing devastation over his death and offering condolences to his family. Colleagues praised Read as a dedicated advocate for integrity, health awareness, and anti-corruption laws in public life, despite facing serious health challenges.

Greens MP Tim Read dies after cancer battle: 'Truly devastated' →

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  1. 19 Sep

    "Tim was a brilliant local MP, doctor and scientist — but to those who knew him, he was also the kindest, funniest and most fundamentally decent of people," Ms Sandell said.

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Where to start ‘The most fundamentally decent of people’: Transparency campaigner and Greens MP Tim Read dies aged 64 The Sydney Morning Herald

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  • 19 Sep Greens MP Tim Read dies after cancer battle: 'Truly devastated'Greens MP Tim Read died at age 64 after battling melanoma for ten months. The Victorian Greens released a statement expressing devastation over his death and offering condolences to his family. Colleagues praised Read as a dedicated advocate for integrity, health awareness, and anti-corruption laws in public life, despite facing serious health challenges.Daily Mail
  • 19 Sep ‘The most fundamentally decent of people’: Transparency campaigner and Greens MP Tim Read dies aged 64Dr Tim Read, an Australian Greens MP from Victoria, died on Saturday at age 64 due to metastatic cancer. Elected in 2018 for Brunswick, he was a former general practitioner who specialized in sexual health before entering politics. Known for his advocacy on climate change and anti-corruption laws, Read pushed for reforms like pill-testing programs and the ban on solitary confinement in prisons. Victorian Greens…Sydney Morning Herald
  • 19 Sep Victorian Greens MP Tim Read dies aged 64Victorian Greens MP Tim Read died at age 64 after a battle with metastatic cancer. Dr. Read retired from his role in January following his diagnosis and was known for opposing the Victorian government's decision to close VicHealth, an organization he credited with pioneering sun safety messaging that might have benefited him earlier. The article highlights his reputation as one of the most liked MPs in parliament…ABC News (AU)

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