Stephen Bromhead

2023 - 3 - 17

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New South Wales Nationals MP, former member for Myall Lakes ... (ABC News)

The Myall Lakes MP retired from state politics in October last year, after revealing his diagnosis of mesothelioma.

"After 12 years I leave here not because I want to," Mr Bromhead said during the speech in October 2022. "I met him on the hustings, he was a great help, a true friend and he stood by his principles," Mr Gillespie said. Deputy Premier and leader of the NSW Nationals Paul Toole said Mr Bromhead, who he affectionately called Brommy, was his mate who devoted his life to serving his community.

Nationals MP Stephen Bromhead dies after 12 years in parliament (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Stephen Bromhead, the Nationals MP who represented Myall Lakes for more than a decade in NSW parliament, has died. He was 66.

In his final speech to parliament last year, he said: “After 12 years I leave here not because I want to. “Thank you for the opportunity, and for the honour and the privilege of being here for 12 years.” “He set a shining example as a Nationals MP of someone who fought passionately for what mattered most to his community and when that fight was won, he went straight into battle on the next issue,” Toole said.

“Incredible legacy” – Nationals MP Stephen Bromhead dies (2GB)

Deputy Premier of NSW Paul Toole has paid tribute to Myall Lakes MP Stephen Bromhead, describing him as a passionate advocate for his community.

Mr Bromhead, who lost his battle with cancer at age 65, has left “an incredible legacy behind for his community”, Mr Toole said. “He has dedicated a lifetime of service to his community,” Mr Toole said. Deputy Premier of NSW Paul Toole has paid tribute to Myall Lakes MP Stephen Bromhead, describing him as a passionate advocate for his community.

NSW Nationals mourn the passing of outgoing Myall Lakes MP ... (7NEWS.com.au)

The MP - who was retiring - is being remembered fondly as a 'highly respected' member of parliament.

“Stephen was a highly respected and valued member of parliament. “Stephen leaves a proud and lasting legacy: a credit to the man and to his dedication to the people of Myall Lakes right to the end,” he said. “While he was naturally a warm and welcoming person, as the Nationals’ whip Stephen made good use of the fearsome tenacity learned in his former career as a detective.”

Nationals MP Stephen Bromhead dies after cancer battle (9News)

Nationals MP Stephen Bromhead has died after a battle with cancer. Bromhead retired from parliament in August last year after serving as member for Myall ...

He did not disappoint," Toole said in a statement. He was the president of the NSW Parliamentary Lions Club and served on a number of parliamentary committees. During his time in NSW Parliament he served as the Nationals whip, parliamentary secretary for regional transport and roads and the parliamentary secretary for regional housing.

Stephen Bromhead NSW Nationals MP and former top police officer ... (Daily Mail)

NSW Nationals MP Stephen Bromhead announced in August he would be standing down at this month's state election to focus on his health after being diagnosed ...

'Stephen was a highly respected and valued member of Parliament. The state member for Myall Lakes, north of Newcastle, announced in August he would be standing down at this month's state election to focus on his health after 12 years in Parliament The state member for Myall Lakes, north of Newcastle, announced in August he would be standing down at this month's state election to focus on his health.

'Gentle giant': Tributes flow for Stephen Bromhead (Sky News Australia)

Nationals member for New South Wales' Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead has died aged 66 following a battle with cancer.

"Stephen was a highly respected and valued member of Parliament. In the party-room and in the chamber, he always brought colour and life," he said. "In Taree, where they'll remember his fight to upgrade Manning Base Hospital.