Former deputy prime minister Tim Fischer dies, aged 73

The former National Party leader and deputy prime minister Tim Fischer has died at the age of 73. He had been battling leukaemia and passed away peacefully on Wednesday night. Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce tells Steve Price he was essential to the Howard government. “Tim was the quintessential National Party politician. “At the start, … Continue reading Former deputy prime minister Tim Fischer dies, aged 73