Victorian Greens MP Tim Read has died aged 64, ending a high‑profile battle with metastatic cancer and prompting tributes for a politician widely regarded as one of the figures in state parliament.
Despite his diagnosis, Dr Read used his final year as the Member for Brunswick to campaign against the Allan government’s decision to close VicHealth, arguing the health promotion agency had saved lives and prevented disease for decades.
Victorian Greens leader Ellen Sandell said Dr Read was “the most liked MP in state parliament”, admired across party lines for his integrity and scientific rigour.
Dr Read first contested federal politics in 2013, running as the Greens candidate in Wills, the seat once held by former prime minister Bob Hawke.
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Victorian Greens MP Tim Read has died aged 64, ending a high‑profile battle with metastatic cancer and prompting tributes for a politician widely regarded as one of the figures in state parliament.
Dr Read, a former general practitioner and scientist, retired from politics earlier this year after scans revealed his cancer had spread throughout his body.
Despite his diagnosis, Dr Read used his final year as the Member for Brunswick to campaign against the Allan government’s decision to close VicHealth, arguing the health promotion agency had saved lives and prevented disease for decades.
In January, he warned shutting the agency would create a “false economy”.
Victorian Greens leader Ellen Sandell said Dr Read was “the most liked MP in state parliament”, admired across party lines for his integrity and scientific rigour.
A by‑election will not be held for the Brunswick electorate, with Victoria already scheduled to vote on November 28.
Dr Read first contested federal politics in 2013, running as the Greens candidate in Wills, the seat once held by former prime minister Bob Hawke.
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