Prime Minister, Scott Morrison has paid tribute to Liberal Party heavyweight and former Carlton Football Club President, John Elliott, who passed away yesterday afternoon.
“John Elliott was a forthright man who said what he meant and meant what he said,” the Prime Minister said in a statement.
“He lived a big life. It was an authentic Australian life.
“John Elliott seemed to embody much of the ambitious outward looking 1980s. He was a proud Victorian, he took Fosters to the world, led his football Club with a passion that won’t ever be forgotten, and loyally supported the Liberal Party through what were lean times.
“Big lives always have their critics, make their fair share of mistakes, but mostly, there is something about them that capture their times. Such people are leaders. John Elliott was such a leader.
“On behalf of the Liberal Party, I extend my condolences to John’s family in their time of grief.”
Mr Elliott passed away yesterday, aged 79, with his radio broadcaster son saying on-air that his father will be remembered as a strong presence and a loving family man who could connect with all types of people.
