The chair of the royal commission into aged care, Richard Tracey QC, has died seven weeks after he was diagnosed with cancer.Commissioner Lynelle Briggs said the news was a"complete shock"Commissioner Lynelle Briggs announced the news this morning during the opening of the third week of hearings in Melbourne.
"He knew the law like the back of his hand. He was prepared to take a punt if it meant we got the best outcome.
final report out-rather die of cancer then go into aged care
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