Obviously a man who played a very controversial role in our history. But a conservative who showed great humanity and intelligence, especially after politics.
One of the few voices in modern Australian politics whonpleaded for humanity over political point scoring.
Laura Tingle described him as "the Darth Vader of my youth, the Obi-Wan Kenobi of my middle age". His vision of a multi cultural country and compassion for refugees is still felt today.
He kept growing throughout his whole life and was a true liberal in every sense of the word.
Have always had the deepest respect for him - especially the way he spoke up about Howard's influence and Abbott's .... whatever.
His leadership certainly has contributed to the shaping of broader and culturally richer lives in Australia.