Distinguished Tasmanian Sir Max Bingham, a former deputy premier, is being remembered for his service to state politics and service to the community.
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Sir Max Bingham QC, who served in the Royal Australian Navy, graduated in law from the University of Tasmania with honours, and later founded the National Crime Authority, died age 94.
Mr Bingham was a Tasmanian Rhodes Scholar, worked in private legal practice, served as a Crown Prosecutor, was appointed as Queen's Counsel and also lectured at UTAS.
In 1988 he was knighted for Queen's Birthday Honours in recognition of his "service to the law, crime prevention, parliament and the community".
He was first elected as a member for the seat of Denison in the House of Assembly in 1969 and was a member of the Tasmanian Parliament until 1984.
"I am sure my former premier Angus Bethune would approve of action to help give Tasmanian punters a more nearly fair go, which the present level of sophistication of the machines currently denies them," he said in August this year.
"I confess to another motive. The performance of both Liberal and Labor parties and the gaming machine industry in the 2018 and 2021 elections has caused me great concern and has seriously imperilled democracy in Tasmania."
Premier Peter Gutwein said Mr Bingham's life was one of "incredible service and dedication".
"Sir Max Bingham was respected by all sides of politics and performed all of his roles with integrity and distinction. Our thoughts are with Mr Bingham's family during this difficult time," Mr Gutwein said.
"Sir Max's full life was one of incredible service and dedication in many different fields including the Royal Australian Navy, as a distinguished legal and parliamentary representative, and through a range of community service roles."
