Late MP Peta Murphy:'brave and loved’

It was so true to Peta’s character that she channelled her personal battle with breast cancer into public policy’, PM says

Anthony Albanese has confirmed that Labor MP Peta Murphy, 50, has died from breast cancer. The prime minister struggled to hold back tears as he confirmed Murphy’s passing in a short statement from parliament house on Monday afternoon.

Murphy, the member for Dunkley, attended the final sitting week of the House of Representatives last week before returning home for palliative care. The MP died at home in the company of her parents and siblings and her husband of more than two decades, Rod Glover.

Albanese paid tribute to Murphy’s determination, passion, and “absolute authenticity.” He described the former MP as “the strongest of local members, the most inspiring of colleagues and the very best kind of friend”.

In early after he came out hospital and joined the parliament its showing that he was a brave lady in his fight with struggle and never looked as he afraid. 

She was first diagnosed in 2011, and after recovering, the cancer returned shortly after her 2019 election victory.

She dedicated her time in public life to raising cancer awareness.

Now, the PM of Australia sadly said that“Peta Murphy was brave, she was courageous, and she was loved,” Albanese said.

“Right up to last week, she was asking questions in the House, raising awareness of issues she cared about and standing up for the community she was so proud to represent,” he said.

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“Together with the Breast Cancer Network Australia, Peta advocated for a national registry for metastatic cancer patients. Such was her dedication to this cause, she travelled to Canberra last week to launch the national report.”