John MacKenzie chats with Kevin Byrne, Executive Manager of Enterprise North and Former Mayor of Cairns, about the passing of Senator and former Major General, Jim Molan.

Jan 17, 2023, 04:00 AM

John MacKenzie chats with Kevin Byrne, Executive Manager of Enterprise North and Former Mayor of Cairns, about the passing of Senator and former Major General, Jim Molan. 

Kevin Byrne served alongside Jim Molan during his time in Papua New Guinea. 

Senator Molan began his career in the military, graduating from the Royal Military College, Duntroon in 1971, and eventually rose to the ranks of Major General.

Molan was the Chief of Operations in Iraq during 2004-2005, he released his first book in 2008 and successfully ran for the senate in 2017.

Senator Molan died peacefully this morning, aged 72.