Fed: Chipp a passionate pollie and family man: Fraser

AAP General News (Australia)
08-29-2006
Fed: Chipp a passionate pollie and family man: Fraser

Former Liberal prime minister MALCOLM FRASER says Australian Democrats founder DON
CHIPP was a passionate politician and family man.

Mr CHIPP who died aged 81 yesterday .. served as a cabinet minister under three Liberal
prime ministers .. but was dumped from Mr FRASER'S front bench in the 1970's .. prompting
him to quit the Liberal Party.

Mr FRASER says Mr CHIPP made and permanent contribution to Australian politics .. by
establishing the Australian Democrats.

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KEYWORD: CHIPP FRASER (MELBOURNE)

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