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Labor needs a tougher voice on national security
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Penny Wong cannot be faulted for saying that the language used on national security matters should be sober and cautious (âLabor lambasts Home Affairs chiefâs âdrums of warâ talkâ, April 28). Yes, when skies are clear, but when storm clouds are gathering an offensive strategy might be more effective in preventing the outbreak of war. Unfortunately, her criticism of Michael Pezzullo tends to reinforce a perception that Labor, if it wins office, might be too soft on nations whose objectives are not always in Australiaâs interests.
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The 1960 Olympian died in Sydney on Sunday aged 78.
Konrads dominated the pool as a teenager in the late 1950s before making his name at the 1960 Olympics in Rome where he won three medals, including gold in the 1500 metre freestyle at the age of 17.
He became the third Australian to win the event after Andrew Boy Charlton and Murray Rose.
He also won bronze in the 400 m freestyle and 4x200m freestyle relay.
Konrads set 26 individual freestyle world records between the 200m and 1500m events before he turned 15.
The Sport Australia Hall of Fame and Swimming Australia led the outpouring of tributes to Konrads on Monday.
John Konrads, who set 26 individual freestyle swimming world records and won an Olympic gold medal in 1960, has died, the Sport Australia Hall of Fame announced Monday. He was 78.