I am deeply saddened by the passing of Tim Picton following the shocking incident in Perth late last year.
On behalf of the Government of South Australia and the Parliamentary Labor Party, I extend my heartfelt condolences to Minister Chris Picton, a close friend, trusted colleague and highly respected member of our Cabinet and Parliamentary team.
Chris loved his brother deeply. The bond they shared was evident to everyone who knew them. At this incredibly difficult time, our Government and our Parliamentary team will wrap our arms around Chris and his loved ones and offer every support we can.
We also extend our deepest condolences to Tim's mum Fiona, dad Michael, sister Johanna, wife Priya, daughter Charlotte, colleagues, friends, and all who are mourning his passing. We cannot imagine the pain they would be going through.
Tim was highly respected across the Labor movement nationally. He served with distinction in Federal, South Australian and Victorian Labor Governments, and later as Western Australian State Secretary and Campaign Director during the 2021 WA State Election and the 2022 Federal Election campaigns. After 14 years of service in politics and government, he continued his professional journey in the private sector.
Above all, Tim was known as a kind, thoughtful and generous person. He formed deep friendships across the labour movement and beyond, and he will be dearly missed. His loss will be felt across our broader Labor family and by all those whose lives he touched.
This is an unimaginably difficult time for those who knew and loved Tim, especially his family.
Tim will be remembered with great warmth, respect and affection by those who had the privilege of knowing him.
May he rest in peace.
