Former NSW Senator Graham Richardson dies

Former NSW Senator Graham Richardson Dies

Labor veteran Graham Richardson passed away early on Saturday morning at the age of 76. Tributes have poured in for the influential Labor powerbroker and commentator.

Richardson was a key federal factional leader during the Hawke-Keating years. His death was confirmed on Sydney talkback station 2GB by broadcaster Ben Fordham, representing the family.

"The death of the key federal factional leader in the Hawke-Keating years was confirmed on Sydney talkback station 2GB on Saturday by broadcaster Ben Fordham on behalf of the family."

Richardson's impact is remembered across political and media spheres.

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Author's Summary

Graham Richardson, a notable Labor figure and commentator, died at 76, leaving a lasting legacy from his influential role in federal politics during the Hawke-Keating era.

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