Senator Linda White dies after health battle

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Linda White has died after taking leave from the Senate last month to 'deal with some health issues'.

Senator Linda White has died following a health battle, prompting a chorus of tributes from her colleagues led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.She announced on February 2 this year she would take leave from the Senate to "deal with some health issues".Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with Victorian Senator Linda White.

"Linda was formidable. A beloved friend, a valued colleague, a dedicated parliamentarian and, through all her efforts in the wider labour movement, a devout supporter of working Australians."He praised Linda's pre-politics career as a lawyer, saying she had helped confront corruption in the police force and child sex abuse in the clergy."A belief that was always backed by her energy and action."Labor MP Tony Burke also praised Linda's achievements.

 

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