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'The Labor family is broken-hearted': Albanese pays tribute to Peta Murphy, dead at 50

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par Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

The Labor member for the Victorian seat of Dunkley, Peta Murphy, has died aged 50 after a long struggle with cancer.

Murphy was in the House of Representatives as recently as last week, asking a question on Tuesday about housing.

Her bravery throughout her illness has been greatly admired by parliamentary colleagues. She has been a strong advocate for breast cancer sufferers – her solidarity publicly reinforced by her decision not to wear a wig.

A highly emotional Anthony Albanese paid tribute to Murphy at a Monday news conference, saying “the Labor family is…

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