Fraser was a prodigious supporter of human rights

However his work for human rights and multicultural Australia was consistent in and out of government. Particular achievements in this area include: the establishment of the Australia's first Human Rights Commission the office of Commonwealth Ombudsman and first Freedom of Information laws; removal of racial discrimination from Australia's institutions, and in particular form our immigration practices; his deep interest in the advancement of indigenous people and inhumanitarian work, including supporting asylum seekers and welcoming thousands of refugees form South Vietnam to Australia and defining and on-going commitment to multiculturalism.

Fraser's unwavering opposition to apartheid won him high international standing.I also pay my tribute to his anti-communist work that clearly contributed to the end of the Cold War and freedom of East and Central Europe from communist oppression.

Fraser's human rights work will be remembered in addition to Fraser's role in restoring economic calm after the Whitlam government experience.

Vale Malcolm Fraser.