Vale John Hennessy
1 February 2021
Section: News
Former Federation General Secretary John Hennessy – remembered as a champion of workers’ rights as a fundamental human right – died at home late last week.
Vale Allan Terry
15 May 2020
Section: News
Allan Terry was a proud Life Member of Federation. He died unexpectedly on 3rd May after a long illness.
Vale Jack Mundey (1929-2020)
11 May 2020
Section: News
Jack Mundey, the union leader who inspired generations of activists to build a modern environmental movement, died last night, aged 90.
Vale Enid Hokin
10 February 2020
Section: News
Late last year Enid Hokin, Life Member and former Executive member and Officer of Federation, died peacefully at home aged 87.
Vale TAFE activist Ray Goff
17 September 2019
Section: News
Career-long Federation member and activist of some 39 years, Ray Goff passed away on 22 August aged 81 years.
Vale Bill Ballantyne
22 August 2019
Section: News
Federation Life Member Bill Ballantyne was a courageous unionist and Organiser who led his colleagues in many Federation campaigns. He was never one to walk away from anything he believed was worth fighting for.
Vale Barry Manefield
5 April 2019
Section: News
Former Federation President Barry Manefield was remembered for his ability to portray to the public a logical, caring and acceptable image of Federation’s campaigns.
Vale Kylie Dawson
25 February 2019
Section: News
In moving a condolence motion at Federation’s February Council meeting, General Secretary John Dixon described the passing of Kylie Dawson as a tragic loss to Federation and public education.
Vale Ray Holden
12 November 2018
Section: News
Federation Life Member Ray Holden always regarded himself as a rank and file activist in Federation — and was proud of it. He died in the last week of October, aged in his early 90s.
Vale Richard Gill
9 November 2018
Section: News
Renowned Australian conductor, educator, advocate — and, more recently, television celebrity — Richard Gill died on 28 October, a matter of days before he would have turned a youthful and energetic 77.
Vale Colleen Hood
1 March 2018
Section: News
At Federation’s February Council meeting, General Secretary John Dixon remembered Colleen Hood as a tireless and courageous advocate in the struggle for justice and fairness. A long-time teacher, Federation Life Member and labour movement activist, she died after a short illness on 8 January, aged 75.