Tag: Officer of the Order of Australia

Liberal party stalwart and long-serving former MP for Kooyong, Petro Georgiou, has died at the age of 77. His family announced his death on Friday, describing him as an "inspirational figure", while Liberal colleagues Josh Frydenberg and Victorian Opposition Leader Brad Battin have praised him for his integrity.

Remembering Petro Georgiou: A Dedicated Australian-Greek Parliamentarian and Advocate for Multiculturalism

Petro Georgiou, a Greek-Australian Liberal MP who served Kooyong for over 15 years, has passed away. A staunch advocate for migrant rights and multiculturalism, he earned respect for his principled stance and policy acumen, later becoming an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2013. His legacy reflects Australia’s migration success, and he will be deeply missed.