Anthony Albanese reveals one of his closest friends has died

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

56% : 'Chris Raper, who was a union official in the Miscellaneous Workers Union and a dear friend.
56% : If all goes well, the test will be available through specialist referral across Australia by the end of the year before eventually becoming accessible through Medicare.
41% : Raper was a Labor heavyweight, serving as state secretary of the Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers' Union before going on to hold senior roles in the governments of former NSW premiers Bob Carr and Morris Iemma.
41% : Anthony Albanese (pictured) revealed that his friend Chris Raper had died on Monday Raper was a Labor heavyweight, serving as state secretary of the Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers' Union before going on to hold senior roles in the governments of former NSW premiers Bob Carr and Morris Iemma 'This is a tragedy that can hit so many families, and this breakthrough today is really important and provides hope at a time where I think the world needs more hope and less fear as we go forward.'

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