Tonight I mourn the passing of Joan Kirner.
Joan dedicated her life to the service of others as a teacher, parents club president, parliamentarian, minister, premier and social justice advocate.
As the founder of EMILYs List Australia Joan was a friend and mentor to me and many other Labor women seeking to enter Parliament.
Joan was a woman of principle, courage and determination.
Her legacy is profound and will endure.
I extend my deepest condolences to Joans husband Ron, their children and grandchildren.