Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has paid tribute to former trade unionist and wrestling champion Hughie Williams, who died on Sunday aged 84.
Mr Williams represented Australia as a wrestler at the 1964 Olympics
He went on to serve as Queensland state secretary for the Transport Workers Union from 1992 to 2010 and was national president in 2000.
In a statement on Tuesday, Ms Palaszczuk offered her condolences to Mr Williams' family and acknowledged his efforts to as a "tireless advocate" for working-class families.
"Hughie often said everybody who has to go to work should do a good day's work and should get a good day's pay. Everyone should treat each other with respect," Ms Palaszczuk said.
"He dedicated his working life to that truth."
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