Lindsay Thompson: Character, Competence and Conviction

Upon his retirement from Victorian Parliament in November 1982, Lindsay Thompson was lauded across the political spectrum for his contribution to public life. He served in the Victorian Cabinet for 24 years, including a record 12 years as Minister for Education. In 1981 he was elected Premier, but his term ended ten months later with the long-running state Liberal Government's first electoral defeat since the 1950s.

Dignified, reasonable and selfless, he commanded great respect among colleag...