This was published 6 years ago
Former Nationals leader Tim Fischer has died after a battle with cancer. His life in photos.
Former Nationals leader Tim Fischer, who was deputy prime minister in John Howard's Coalition government, has died after a battle with cancer. His life in photos. Photos by Fairfax photographers over the years. <p>Follow us on Twitter @photosSMH and @theage_photo</p> <p>Like our photos? Selected images available from <a href="http://consumer.fairfaxsyndication.com/C.aspx?VP3=SearchResult&ALID=2ITPN4UZPJU6">www.fairfaxphotos.com</a></p>
1/54
Tim Fischer, then national chairman of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, at Bankstown airport before flying off on a nationwide tour of RFDS services in 2008. Credit:Peter Rae
2/54
Tim Fisher at No. 1 Treasury Place days before his official resignation.Credit:Julian Kingma
3/54
Former Nationals leader Tim Fischer in Newcastle for the 2013 launch his book 'Holy See, Unholy Me'.Credit:Marina Neil
4/54
Then Nationals leader Tim Fischer celebrates with Queensland Coalition leader Rob Borbidge after the federal party campaign launch at South Tweed Heads bowling club in the 1990s.Credit:Andrew Meares
5/54
Tim Fischer and John Laws launch the Hat at Otto Ristorante at the Wharf.Credit:Ben Rushton
6/54
John Howard, Tim Fischer and John Anderson vote on a change to a resolution at the Constitutional Convention at Old Parliament House Canberra, without the support of Peter Costello.Credit:Michael Bowers.
7/54
Tim Fischer and Wal Murray, pictured at the National Party Conference on June 21, 1992. Credit:Bruce Miller
8/54
Ambassador to the Holy See, Tim Fischer, in St Peter's Square.Credit:Penny Bradfield
9/54
National Party MP Tim Fischer, the member for Farrer, arrives at Central Station, Sydney on the Southern Aurora on July 19, 1986. Credit:Anton Cermak
10/54
Tim Fischer relaxes in the waters of the Tumut River.Credit:Palani Mohan
11/54
Tim Fischer with his wife Judy Brewer and his sons Harrison and Dominic on the old Wagga to Tumbarumba rail line.Credit:Palani Mohan
12/54
National Party MP Tim Fischer travels to Sydney on the Southern Aurora in July 1986. Credit:Anton Cermak
13/54
Tim Fischer, leader of the National Party, arrives at a shadow cabinet meeting on November 29, 1991. Credit:Peter Morris
14/54
Tim Fisher with his son Dominic, 18 months, near the old Wagga to Tumbarumba rail line.Credit:Palani Mohan
15/54
Tim Fischer of the National Party and Sally McHugh attend a function for Prince Charles at Sydney's Wentworth Hotel on April 15, 1981. Credit:Rick Stevens
16/54
Tim Fischer packs up his belongings in his office at Parliament House, after announcing his resignation as deputy PM and leader of the National Party in July 1999.Credit:Mike Bowers
17/54
Nationals leader Tim Fischer announces his engagement to Judy Brewer.Credit:Michele Mossop
18/54
The youngest member of the Legislative Assembly, Tim Fischer, 1971.Credit:Fairfax Media
19/54
Tim Fischer, who spoke out about the prosecution of draft dodgers in NSW State Parliament, 1971. Credit:Robert Pearce
20/54
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Tim Fischer releases the government's overview on world trade and Australia's position in Canberra.Credit:Mike Bowers