The Victorian Greens mourn the loss of Cr Dr David Zyngier z"l.
A lifelong activist and fighter for social justice, David will be greatly missed by our Greens community. David's lifelong passion for worker's rights, public education, sustainability and peace leave an enormous legacy. We send our strength and love to the Zyngier family and his community.
David's family have requested privacy and peace at this time.
May his memory be a blessing.
Note: z"l is short for zichrono livracha, a Jewish honorific for the dead.
As stated by Leader of the Victorian Greens, Samantha Ratnam MLC:
"David dedicated his life to community service and made a lasting contribution through his academic work in education and his role as a local government councillor.
"My thoughts are with David's family and friends at this difficult time."
As stated by Leader of the Australian Greens Adam Bandt MP:
"The Greens mourn the loss of Councillor David Zyngier, who has given so much to our movement.
"David leaves a legacy his family and community will undoubtedly reflect on with pride, from his work to expand public education and commitment to worker's rights, to his lifelong advocacy for peace and non violence.
"I send my love and condolences to his family and thank them for their support of David as he dedicated his life to social and environmental justice."
