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| Nelson Mandela was a ‘truly great man’, says Tony Abbott | Nelson Mandela was a ‘truly great man’, says Tony Abbott |
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| Australian leaders past and present have extended their sorrow and condolences over the death of Nelson Mandela, who died in his South African home on Thursday. | Australian leaders past and present have extended their sorrow and condolences over the death of Nelson Mandela, who died in his South African home on Thursday. |
| South African president Jacob Zuma announced the passing of the country’s first black president on Friday morning, saying “Our nation has lost its greatest son. Our people have lost a father. But though we knew that this day would come, nothing can diminish our sense of the profound and enduring loss.” | South African president Jacob Zuma announced the passing of the country’s first black president on Friday morning, saying “Our nation has lost its greatest son. Our people have lost a father. But though we knew that this day would come, nothing can diminish our sense of the profound and enduring loss.” |
| Australian prime minister Tony Abbott offered condolences to the Mandela family on behalf of the Australian government and community. | Australian prime minister Tony Abbott offered condolences to the Mandela family on behalf of the Australian government and community. |
| “Nelson Mandela will forever be remembered as more than a political leader, he was a moral leader,” said Abbott in a statement. | “Nelson Mandela will forever be remembered as more than a political leader, he was a moral leader,” said Abbott in a statement. |
| “He spent much of his life standing against the injustice of apartheid. When that fight was won, he inspired us again by his capacity to forgive and reconcile his country. While the world may never see another Nelson Mandela, he has inspired countless men and women throughout the world to live more courageous and honest lives.” | “He spent much of his life standing against the injustice of apartheid. When that fight was won, he inspired us again by his capacity to forgive and reconcile his country. While the world may never see another Nelson Mandela, he has inspired countless men and women throughout the world to live more courageous and honest lives.” |
| Abbott told ABC radio that the former South African leader was “a truly great man” and “one of the great figures of Africa, one of the great figures of the last century”. | Abbott told ABC radio that the former South African leader was “a truly great man” and “one of the great figures of Africa, one of the great figures of the last century”. |
| Opposition leader Bill Shorten and deputy opposition leader Tanya Plibersek said that we must live by Mandela’s example. | Opposition leader Bill Shorten and deputy opposition leader Tanya Plibersek said that we must live by Mandela’s example. |
| “Today we have lost the light of our world,” they said in a joint statement. | “Today we have lost the light of our world,” they said in a joint statement. |
| “Mandela was a true leader, a statesmen and the defining symbol of reconciliation. He achieved perhaps more than any other leader in his pursuit of peace, acceptance and justice. The slow struggle for reconciliation does not end today – not for South Africa, and not for any of us,” they said. | “Mandela was a true leader, a statesmen and the defining symbol of reconciliation. He achieved perhaps more than any other leader in his pursuit of peace, acceptance and justice. The slow struggle for reconciliation does not end today – not for South Africa, and not for any of us,” they said. |
| “Let today renew our resolve for reconciliation. Mandela was an example to the world – we must live by that example.” | “Let today renew our resolve for reconciliation. Mandela was an example to the world – we must live by that example.” |
| Former prime minister Julia Gillard said the world has lost a great man. | Former prime minister Julia Gillard said the world has lost a great man. |
| “As we grieve for Nelson Mandela we should also celebrate his tremendous victory over prejudice and hate,” she tweeted. | “As we grieve for Nelson Mandela we should also celebrate his tremendous victory over prejudice and hate,” she tweeted. |
| Former prime minister Bob Hawke, who was instrumental in the release of Mandela from prison, said the former South African president will forever be remembered as “the father of democracy in South Africa". | |
| "His courage and character has been an inspiration to many, both within and beyond South Africa," Hawke said. "His long campaign and self-sacrifice for political freedom for his people in South Africa was unparalleled in the 20th century." Mandela told Hawke in 1990, during a visit to the Australian parliament, “I want you to know, Bob, that I am here today, at this time, because of you." | |
| Former Australian prime minister Malcolm Fraser wrote, in a tribute to Mandela, that of all the people he has met, “he was by far the greatest”. Fraser said Mandela had an “immense” sense of justice and forgiveness. | Former Australian prime minister Malcolm Fraser wrote, in a tribute to Mandela, that of all the people he has met, “he was by far the greatest”. Fraser said Mandela had an “immense” sense of justice and forgiveness. |
| “His sense of equity was absolute. For Mandela, politics was a matter of high principle and of steadfast purpose.” | “His sense of equity was absolute. For Mandela, politics was a matter of high principle and of steadfast purpose.” |
| Greens leader Christine Milne described Mandela as “one of the most inspiring, courageous and humble leaders of the 20th Century”. | Greens leader Christine Milne described Mandela as “one of the most inspiring, courageous and humble leaders of the 20th Century”. |
| Vale Nelson Mandela. He was one of the most inspiring, courageous and humble leaders of the 20th Century. | Vale Nelson Mandela. He was one of the most inspiring, courageous and humble leaders of the 20th Century. |
| Australia’s first female Indigenous senator, Nova Peris, also took to Twitter. “R.I.P Nelson Mandela (18-7-18 − 5-12-13) May your spirit continue to shine light on #humanity #LoveNotHate #freedom” | Australia’s first female Indigenous senator, Nova Peris, also took to Twitter. “R.I.P Nelson Mandela (18-7-18 − 5-12-13) May your spirit continue to shine light on #humanity #LoveNotHate #freedom” |
| R.I.P Nelson Mandela (18-7-18 − 5-12-13) May your spirit continue to shine light on #humanity #LoveNotHate #freedom pic.twitter.com/YMGApAGSks | R.I.P Nelson Mandela (18-7-18 − 5-12-13) May your spirit continue to shine light on #humanity #LoveNotHate #freedom pic.twitter.com/YMGApAGSks |
| Former prime minister Kevin Rudd said Mandela was “man of the century”. | Former prime minister Kevin Rudd said Mandela was “man of the century”. |
| “In a word, the transformational power of forgiveness and reconciliation,” Rudd tweeted. | “In a word, the transformational power of forgiveness and reconciliation,” Rudd tweeted. |
| The world has lost a giant. One of the greatest men who ever lived. | The world has lost a giant. One of the greatest men who ever lived. |
| #NelsonMandela your immense courage + integrity + love for your people changed the world. RIP knowing the difference you made. | #NelsonMandela your immense courage + integrity + love for your people changed the world. RIP knowing the difference you made. |
| vale Madiba | vale Madiba |
| The world is indebted to Nelson Mandela's leadership and vision for freedom, equality and humanity. An incredible gift to share with so many | The world is indebted to Nelson Mandela's leadership and vision for freedom, equality and humanity. An incredible gift to share with so many |
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