Local identity and former member for Campbelltown Max Dunbier passed away in the early hours of yesterday morning.
He was 78 years of age.
Current State Member for Campbelltown, Greg Warren, said “naturally it was appropriate that I advise the Legislative Assembly of this matter’’.
Mr Warren yesterday afternoon paid tribute to Max Dunbier during a speech to the Lower House of the NSW Parliament.
“It is with sadness that I advise the House of the passing of a former member for Campbelltown, Maxwell John Rowland Dunbier,’’ Mr Warren said.
“Max was the Liberal member for Campbelltown from 1968 to 1971 – a transitional time for our great city, as it was developing from a country town into the regional city it is today.
“Max was certainly a colourful character who had a reputation of knowing how to make friends and influence people.
“He was a well-known and long-term Macarthur local, who certainly left his mark, particularly during the 1970s.
“Former upper House member and fellow parishioner John Ryan defined Max’s character as a ‘strong cup of tea’.
“Max was born on 3 February 1938 and passed away this morning in the company of his family at home after a long battle with cancer,’’ Mr Warren said.
“I ask the House to join me in offering my sincerest condolences to Max’s family and loved ones, of behalf of the people of Campbelltown and the Parliament of NSW.’’
