Bruce Kenneth Childs (23 August 1934 – 4 May 2023) was an Australian politician. Born in Sydney, he was a tradesman in photo engraving and a secretary of the Printing and Kindred Industries Union before becoming Assistant General Secretary of the New South Wales Labor Party 1971–1980. In 1980, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator for New South Wales. He resigned his place on 10 September 1997, and was replaced by George Campbell.[1][2]
Bruce Childs | |
|---|---|
 Childs in 2008 | |
| Senator for New South Wales | |
| In office 1 July 1981 – 10 September 1997 | |
| Succeeded by | George Campbell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 August 1934 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 4 May 2023 (aged 88) |
| Political party | Labor |
| Profession | Photo engraver |
Bruce Childs died on 4 May 2023, at the age of 88.[3][4][5][6][7]
References
edit- ^ Sheil, Christopher. "CHILDS, Bruce Kenneth (1934– )". The Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
- ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 10 November 2008.
- ^ "Statement on the passing of Bruce Childs". The Evatt Foundation. 6 May 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ^ Beazley, Jordyn; May, Natasha (4 May 2023). "Anthony Albanese pays tribute to Bruce Childs". The Guardian. Guardian News & Media Limited. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ Tanya Plibersek [@tanya_plibersek] (4 May 2023). "I was very sad to learn this morning of the passing of Bruce Childs" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Anthony Albanese [@AlboMP] (4 May 2023). "Bruce Childs was a friend, a mentor to myself and many others, and a giant of the labour movement" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Lucas, James. "Bruce Childs Obituary, Bruce Childs Has Sadly Passed Away". Retrieved 4 May 2023.
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