The John Fahey I knew: A people’s premier with a determination to serve – Sydney Morning Herald

John loved people. He loved to have a drink, a cigarette and a lengthy chat. He was the guy who would remember everyones name and people genuinely enjoyed his company. That helped make him one of the most formidable grassroots politicians of his generation.
John never wanted to be premier. In fact he was the least likely candidate in a crowded field when Nick Greiner fell on his sword on June 24, 1992. Yet in his almost three years in the job he helped deliver the 2000 Sydney Olympics, reformed…

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