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Political ‘giant’ dies at 85
- On Tuesday, former long-serving Nationals senator Ron Boswell died at age 85, passing peacefully at his Brisbane home surrounded by family.
- Boswell led the National Party in the Senate, holding senior portfolios including shadow minister for regional development and parliamentary secretary in Canberra, and was known as 'Bozzie' among colleagues.
- Nationals leader David Littleproud praised Boswell as a 'giant' and said, `Above all though, Ron Boswell was a powerful champion for the everyday small businesspeople, farmers, fishers and their families`.
- Coalition figures offered condolences and reflected on Boswell's service, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Cloncurry on Tuesday paying tribute and Tony Abbott calling the country bereft of a great servant.
- His post-parliament influence shaped Nationals energy discussions as Boswell continued guiding policy, his faith informed opposition to same-sex marriage, and he was Father of the Senate known for the slogan 'not pretty, but pretty effective'.
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Sydney Morning Herald+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Former Queensland senator and Nationals stalwart, Ron Boswell, dies aged 85
The “tireless advocate” has been remembered on both sides of politics as a giant of the conservative movement who also fought against its “fringe” elements.
·Sydney, Australia
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right5Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Left, 42% Right
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- 42% of the sources lean Left, 42% of the sources lean Right
42% Right
L 42%
C 16%
R 42%
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