Former Liberal Prime Minister John Howard Pays Tribute to Malcolm Fraser - Sky News

Описание: Former Liberal Prime Minister John Howard has paid tribute to Malcolm Fraser as a dedicated leader and defining Liberal figure.

Here are some of the main points John Howard makes:

• Australia's 22nd Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser has passed away at the age of 84 after a brief illness

• A statement has been released saying Malcolm Fraser died peacefully in the early hours of this morning

• Malcolm Fraser was Australian Prime Minister between 1975 & 1983. He became an MP in 1955 at the age of 25

• Malcolm Fraser's office released a statement confirming his death and asking for privacy for his family

• Former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser is survived by his wife Tamie Fraser and their four children

• Malcolm Fraser was sworn in as caretaker Prime Minister in 1975 after the Whitlam Government's dismissal

• John Howard: Malcolm Fraser displayed remarkable strength in holding the coalition together

• John Howard: Malcolm Fraser was very true to the traditions of the Liberal Party

• John Howard: When I entered Parliament I saw him as a future leader of the Liberal Party

• John Howard: He was very generous to me by promoting me very early and I always valued that

• John Howard: Anyone who achieves what Malcolm Fraser did in his life deserves respect

• John Howard: He projected a clear image of Australian nationalism on the international stage

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