Ken Murphy, former CEO of the Queensland Newsagents’ Federation, has passed away while overseas on holiday.
For many years at the QNF Ken was a fighter on behalf of Queensland newsagents. He was outspoken on matters of industry unification, poor national leadership and the Bill Express disaster that cost newsagents tens of millions of dollars.
After Ken left the QNF the weakened organisation failed to serve newsagents and it ultimately merged with the ANF. Those years after his departure reflect the loss of Ken’s service on behalf of newsagents.
Regardless of the side you took on any matter with Ken, you knew he was fighting for what he felt was right and fair for his members. Ken was missed when he left the QNF and will be missed more so on the hearing of this news.