Queensland Labor MP Duncan Pegg passed away seven weeks after retiring from politics to focus on his fight against cancer.
Prime Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk paid tribute to the 40-year-old MP from Stretton and said he fought cancer with « incredible bravery and grace ».
« He was the thread that united so many groups in his community – he loved them and they loved him, » said Palaszczuk in a statement.
We recognize the Aborigines and the Torres Strait Islanders as the first Australians and traditional custodians of the countries in which we live, learn and work.
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