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Former Liberal defence minister Peter Reith dies after battle with Alzheimer's disease

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Peter Reith died peacefully on the afternoon of 8 November 2022, his family said in a tweet on Tuesday evening. The Liberal politician from Victoria served in the House of Representatives from 1982 to 1983 and from 1984 to 2001. He was the Liberal party's deputy leader from 1990 to 1993 and served as a minister in the Howard government.

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The Guardian

Peter Reith, former Liberal party MP and deputy leader, dies aged 72

John Howard leads tributes to ‘a great warrior’ who was member for Flinders and served as minister for industrial relations and defence

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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ABC Australia

Former Liberal defence minister Peter Reith dies after battle with Alzheimer's disease

Former prime minister John Howard pays tribute to his "dear friend", who he says was a "great warrior for the Liberal cause".

1 year ago·Australia

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The West Australian

Former cabinet minister Peter Reith dies aged 72

Peter Reith, a former Australian cabinet minister and Liberal Party deputy leader, has died aged 72.

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PerthNow

Former cabinet minister Peter Reith dies

Peter Reith, a former Australian cabinet minister and Liberal Party deputy leader, has died aged 72.

1 year ago·Perth, Australia

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Sky News Australia

‘Stalwart of the Liberal Party’: Former minister Peter Reith dies aged 72

Former Australian politician Peter Reith has died aged 72 after battling with Alzheimer's disease. Mr Reith served as a Senior Cabinet Minister under the Howard government from 1996 to 2001 and dedicated a lifelong commitment to public service. “If ever there was a stalwart of the Liberal Party, it was Peter Reith,” Opposition Leader Peter Dutton wrote in a statement.

1 year ago·Australia

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