Former Australian politician John Mildren has died at the age of 91.
Mr Mildren was elected to the House of Representatives in 1980 as the Labor MP for Ballarat, as part of Bob Hawke’s government. He held the seat until 1990.
In 2018 he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia ‘for services to the Parliament of Australia and the community of Ballarat.’
Ballarat MP Catherine King said Medicare is one of Mr Mildren’s greatest legacies.
“Personally, John was a mentor to me for many years and his example of how to represent a regional community like Ballarat is one I will cherish forever,” Ms King told 3BA.
“My thoughts are with his children, grandchildren and all who loved him.”
Former Australian politician John Mildren has died at the age of 91