Prime Minister, Scott Morrison has described the sudden death of 52-year-old Labor Senator, Kimberley Kitching, yesterday as “a deep and terrible shock”.
“Senator Kitching was a serious parliamentarian who had a deep interest in Australia’s national security,” Mr Morrison said in a statement.
“She had a passion about Australia’s national interest and argued for it.
“She demonstrated that her passion for her country was always greater than any partisan view. She clearly loved her country and it genuinely showed.
“I came to greatly respect the way Senator Kitching approached the issues.”
He said Senator Kitching was a practicing Catholic.
“And we witnessed her authentic faith in the life of the Parliament. She followed her conscience and was fearless and I admired that.”
“She was respected by those on both sides of the Parliament – she was a parliamentarian in the truest sense. Senator Kitching was deeply respected by the Coalition.
“To Senator Kitching’s family I extend the sympathies of the Government,” the Prime Minister said.
It’s believed Senator Kitching (pictured) died of a suspected heart attack on Thursday afternoon.
Labor leader, Anthony Albanese said the party was “in shock” over her death.
“All of us in the Labor family are in shock tonight at the sudden death of our friend and colleague, senator Kimberley Kitching,” Mr Albanese said.
