Liberal Senator Jim Molan has passed away, aged 72

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His family confirmed the news a short time ago.
Liberal Senator Jim Molan has passed away, aged 72

Jim Molan, a Liberal Senator and former major general in the Australian army, has died aged 72.

His family confirmed the death in a statement, expressing “profound sadness”.

“Our loss is immeasurable, but we are comforted in our memories of a full life courageously lived.”

The Liberal Party will choose a replacement to serve the remainder of Molan’s Senate term.

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