Former Whitlam minister Kep Enderby dies aged 88
Former ACT politician and Whitlam government minister Kep Enderby has died aged 88.
Born in 1926, Keppel Earl Enderby, or 'Kep' as he was known, studied law at Sydney University.
In the early 1950s he practised and studied law in London and was an accomplished golfer, competing in the British Open.
In 1970, Enderby entered politics for the Labor Party, filling the single House of Representatives seat for the ACT.
He was appointed the first minister for the ACT and the Northern Territory in the Whitlam government.
Later, during his time as Federal Attorney-General he introduced a bill to decriminalise abortion and homosexuality in the ACT.
Enderby lost his seat 1975 and returned to the bar before being appointed a New South Wales Supreme Court judge.
Acting Opposition Leader Tony Bourke expressed his condolences over Mr Enderby's death.
"As a member of the House of Representatives, Kep served with distinction," he said.
"After leaving politics, Kep continued his public service ... until his retirement.
"His life will be remembered as one of dedicated and loyal service to the people of Australia.
"On behalf of the Australian Labor Party, I offer the Enderby family our deepest condolences."
