|Sky News host Sharri Markson has taken a look at the political career of former Liberal leader Andrew Peacock, who led a life of “substance, public service, family, and certainly colour”.
Mr Peacock passed away last Friday night, aged 82. “One of the most significant political figures of the 80’s and 90’s,” Ms Markson said. “Andrew Peacock has been remembered for bringing style and intellect to public life.”
SharriMarkson He is the complete contrast of our current PM that's for sure
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