Peter Katsambanis remembered as one of Liberal Party's 'finest' warriors
Former Liberal MP Peter Katsambanis, who served in the West Australian and Victorian parliaments, dies, aged 60.
Peter Katsambanis, a former MP and prominent Greek Australian, has been mourned for his remarkable service in both the Liberal Party and public life across Western Australia and Victoria. Katsambanis, aged 60, passed away, leaving his family devastated. His beloved wife, Karalee, expressed her grief on social media, calling him her soulmate and love of her life.
Katsambanis served in the Western Australia parliament from 2013 to 2021, where he held various positions, including opposition spokesperson for police, road safety, justice, and industrial relations. Prior to that, he was a member of the Victorian parliament from 1996 to 2002. His contributions to the Liberal Party and the Greek Australian community were immense; he served as president of the World Hellenic Inter-Parliamentary Association from 2017 to 2021 and was a vice-president of the Hellenic Community of Western Australia.
The Liberal Party of Western Australia expressed their deep sorrow, with state director Simon Morgan stating that Katsambanis was the fiercest and finest warrior for the Liberal cause. The Victorian Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas also paid tribute, acknowledging Katsambanis' significant contribution to Australian politics and the Greek Australian community.
Katsambanis' family will release more details about his funeral in the coming days, which will be held in Melbourne.
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