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Monday, 23rd December 2019
John Cain
JOHN CAIN
Labor mourns the loss of former Premier of Victoria John Cain.
John Cain was a great man who changed Victoria forever. He led Labor to government in a landslide victory in 1982 after almost three decades in opposition.
Throughout his eight years as Premier it was clear he was there for a reason. His Government lead ground breaking social reform, including recognising Aboriginal land rights.
In 1982 he appointed the first woman to Cabinet in Victoria.
John Cain governed for all Victorians, achieving the lowest unemployment rates and strongest economic growth in Australia.
Labor sends our condolences to his wife Nancye and their three children.
MONDAY, 23 DECEMBER 2019
Labor mourns the loss of former Premier of Victoria John Cain.
John Cain was a great man who changed Victoria forever. He led Labor to government in a landslide victory in 1982 after almost three decades in opposition.
Throughout his eight years as Premier it was clear he was there for a reason. His Government lead ground breaking social reform, including recognising Aboriginal land rights.
In 1982 he appointed the first woman to Cabinet in Victoria.
John Cain governed for all Victorians, achieving the lowest unemployment rates and strongest economic growth in Australia.
Labor sends our condolences to his wife Nancye and their three children.
MONDAY, 23 DECEMBER 2019
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We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which our offices stand and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge the sorrow of the Stolen Generations and the impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also recognise the resilience, strength and pride of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Authorised by Anthony Albanese, ALP, Canberra.