Jim Molan

The NSW senator had a long military career, including serving as major general in the Australian army, before turning to politics.

He argued that all senators should have had a right to air their views on the topic. Molan entered the Senate after Fiona Nash was disqualified for dual citizenship in 2017. “Most of all, he was an adored husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He always displayed generosity to the views of others, even those with whom he disagreed.” He died peacefully on Monday in the arms of his family. [said in 2016](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-11/q-and-a-jim-molan-defends-extraordinary-facilities-on-nauru/7920042) that operation sovereign borders was “the new normal” and Australia was “leading the world”, adding that thousands of people were “waiting for weakness on our part”. “In turn, you always had Jim’s undivided attention. “We both shared an interest in national security and I’ve had a number of discussions with Jim over the years and he is an honourable and gracious man,” Marles told 2GB radio. “Even in the face of serious health challenges Jim remained diligent in staying abreast of critical issues and determined in his pursuit of actions he believed were critical to Australia’s future security and prosperity,” Birmingham said in a statement. The leader of the opposition in the Senate, Simon Birmingham, said Australia had “lost a true patriot and serviceman who demonstrated unwavering dedication to the safety and security of our nation”. “He was many things – a solider, a pilot, an author, a volunteer firefighter, and a senator,” his family said in a statement on Tuesday. The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, described Molan as “a man of principle and a politician of conviction”.

He passed away peacefully in the arms of his family after a battle with prostate cancer.

“He was a very big man, Jim - big in stature ... “Jim’s service in Iraq at the senior level ... My condolences to his loved ones, colleagues and friends,” he said on Twitter. “At every stage, in every walk of his extensive service to the Australian people, he was resolutely committed to his country,” Ley said in a statement. The family said its loss was “immeasurable” but “we are comforted in our memories of a full life courageously lived, devoted to family and in service of the country he loved”. “He was a man of principle and a politician of conviction.

Jim Molan's family have paid tribute to an “adored husband, father, grandfather and brother”.

He always displayed generosity to the views of others, even those with whom he disagreed.” My condolences to his loved ones, colleagues and friends,” he said on Twitter. Most of all, he was an adored husband, father, grandfather, and brother," the statement read. “A man of principle, who was willing to make sacrifices for his beliefs, Jim embodied the best of service to nation,” he said in a statement. “We were privileged that Jim chose to serve as a Liberal Senator in the federal Parliament, but his dedication to his country and the values he believed in went way beyond politics,” he said on Facebook. “Whether it was on the battlefield, in the political arena, or on the media stage, Jim was admired for his discernment, leadership and unfailingly courteous manner,” he said in a statement.

Liberal Senator Jim Molan has passed away at the age of 72 following a sudden and rapid decline in his health. A statement reads: “With profound sadness, ...

Jim Molan's family have paid tribute to an “adored husband, father, grandfather and brother”.

"Senator Jim Molan was one of a very few people from the Liberals to reach out and offer support when I needed it. He always displayed generosity to the views of others, even those with whom he disagreed.” My condolences to his loved ones, colleagues and friends,” he said on Twitter. Most of all, he was an adored husband, father, grandfather, and brother," the statement read. “A man of principle, who was willing to make sacrifices for his beliefs, Jim embodied the best of service to nation,” he said in a statement. “Whether it was on the battlefield, in the political arena, or on the media stage, Jim was admired for his discernment, leadership and unfailingly courteous manner,” he said in a statement.

Statement on the passing of Senator Jim Molan It is with great sadness that we received the news of the passing of Senator Jim Molan AO DSC.

It was this long-held view which he wrote about in the final chapter of his most recent book, Danger On Our Doorstep – a candid commentary on the challenges presented by China’s rise and military build-up. Never tiring, Jim balanced his political responsibilities with those of being a highly sought-after commentator on defence and national security issues. Always giving back to his community, Jim was a volunteer firefighter and rescue helicopter pilot. Following the Coalition’s return to government in 2013, Jim was appointed by Prime Minister Tony Abbott as a Special Envoy. It was there, as the Chief of Operations for the Coalition forces, that he played a critical role in repelling insurgents and ensuring the security of Iraq’s transport and infrastructure. He always displayed generosity to the views of others, even those with whom he disagreed.

His family released a statement on Tuesday, announcing that Senator Molan “died peacefully on January 16 in the arms of his family”. Senator Molan was diagnosed ...

Jim Molan lived his life in service of our country. He always displayed generosity to the views of others, even those with whom he disagreed.” My condolences to his loved ones, colleagues and friends.” He was a man of principle and a politician of conviction. In turn, you always had Jim’s undivided attention. “He was a man of principle and a politician of conviction.

The Liberal Party senator and former major general in the Australian Army has died after an almost two-year battle with cancer.

“He made a great contribution in lots of areas. he was a lovely, lovely person,” she said. “He was demanding, professional and a brilliant leader. a servant of his nation, he will be sorely missed,” Ryan wrote. “He was a man of principle and a politician of conviction. He was big in stature, but he had big ideas he had big passions. Abbott said Molan probably had a higher number of personnel under his command in Iraq than any Australian general since the Second World War. He was rightly proud of what we achieved,” Dutton said. They said Molan, who joined the army after finishing school, was a servant of the country he loved and had many talents. Later that year he was again picked to fill a Senate vacancy left by the retirement of Arthur Sinodinos. “He really was the architect of sovereign borders. [appointed Molan as a special envoy for the government’s Operation Sovereign Borders policy](/link/follow-20170101-2t85y).

Molan carved a most distinguished career, at one stage commanding more troops than any Australian since World War II. On his count, he was involved in 15 ...

He was credited with being an architect of the Coalition’s “Stop the Boats” border policy and in 2013, co-authored a book, Operation Sovereign Borders. He became active in the Liberal Party and, with Tony Abbott, championed the cause of democratising the party by giving rank-and-file members a direct say in party pre-selections. But when Fiona Nash was ousted from parliament on the dual citizenship issue, Molan was appointed to fill the Senate vacancy and was declared elected in December 2017. Molan, awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the US Legion of Merit, retired from the Army in 2008 and published a book, Baghdad, Running the War in Iraq. In 1992, as a colonel, Molan was posted to Jakarta as the Australian Defence Force attache, where he served until 1994. Owner of a light plane, he flew a civilian helicopter in rescue operations as well as police and firefighting operations and became director of the National Aerial Firefighting Centre. He was in command during the brutal battles for Fallujah, Najar, Talafar, Samarra and Mosul. Then he became chief of staff, effectively putting him in command of a force of 270,000, including more than 130,000 Americans, the rest drawn from dozens of coalition nations, plus Iraq itself. In 1972, he was posted to the 1st Battalion, Pacific Islands Regiment (Papua New Guinea), returning a few months later to marry Anne Williams, whom he had met as an officer cadet. Both of them returned to Papua New Guinea where Molan completed what was to be a three-year stint, in which he helped the country move towards the democratic system that was instituted in 1975. As chief of staff for the coalition forces in Iraq in 2004-05, Molan was in the hot seat in a period of world history marked by terrorism, mass dislocation and chronic instability. The end of that commitment ushered in what some servicemen termed “The Great Peace”.

The NSW senator and former major general died aged 72 after a battle with cancer, with tributes coming in from both sides of politics.

Senator Molan served in the Australian army for 40 years, rising to the rank of major-general before retiring in 2008. Senator Molan entered the Senate in an unusual way. He always displayed generosity to the views of others, even those with whom he disagreed.” Most of all, he was an adored husband, father, grandfather, and brother,” the statement said. My condolences to his loved ones, colleagues and friends.” Although recent state lower house contests have had male candidates win in a snub to factional leaders, the state council is more tightly controlled.

The Liberal Party senator and former major general in the Australian Army has died after an almost two-year battle with cancer.

“[He] was an admired politician of centre-right convictions,” he said in a statement. “He was big in stature, but he had big ideas he had big passions. Howard recalled his conversations with Molan during the Iraq War: “Jim was a plain-speaking man. The Liberal Party will select a replacement to be appointed in Molan’s position. He was rightly proud of what we achieved,” Dutton said on 2GB on Tuesday. In 2013, Abbott appointed Molan as a special envoy for the government’s Operation Sovereign Borders policy.