John Fahey: former NSW premier and federal finance minister dies age 75

Liberal premier played key role in bid for Sydney Olympics and also helped thwart attack on Prince Charles

John Fahey, the former premier of New South Wales and federal finance minister, has died aged 75.

In a statement on Saturday morning, the NSW premier, Gladys Berejiklian, paid tribute to Fahey and offered his family the option of a state funeral for the former premier.

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