Victorian Greens MP Tim Read has died at age 64 after a long battle with cancer, the party announces. Multiple outlets report that his death follows treatment over a high-profile period while he remained involved in his parliamentary and community work.
Several reports say Read’s illness began with a melanoma diagnosis and later progressed to metastatic cancer. ABC Australia describes a “high-profile battle with cancer,” while The West Australian and PerthNow specify melanoma and an advance to metastatic disease. 7News Australia adds that, even after a terminal diagnosis, Read continues supporting his Brunswick electorate.
Other coverage focuses on the party statement and the impact of his passing. The Daily Mail reports the Greens released the news on Saturday and includes language attributed to those reacting to his death. Across sources, there is broad agreement on the cause being linked to melanoma, the cancer progression, his age, and that the Greens publicly confirmed his death.
