Vale Senator Kimberley Kitching
Senator Kitching will be remembered as a hardworking, well-researched and particularly well-informed contributor to all matters foreign affairs and defence.
As the respective chairs of the Senate’s Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade legislation and references committees, I worked exceptionally closely with Senator Kitching. I saw firsthand the qualities that made her an outstanding contributor to these fields. Her work and speech on the Magnitsky legislation was a standout. Her personable disposition and keen sense of humour allowed for a pleasant and exceptionally productive relationship.
Her loss will be deeply felt by all senators and many in the foreign affairs and communities.
I extend my personal condolences to her family.