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Australian activist (1953–2017) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Anthony Foster (12 January 1953 – 28 May 2017) was an Australian activist who was well known for his activism work on behalf of child sexual abuse victims.[1][2][3]
Anthony Foster | |
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Born | 12 January 1953 |
Died | 28 May 2017 |
Occupation | Activist |
Parent(s) | Ken and Joyce Foster |
Daniel Andrews, Victorian premier, described him as the "embodiment of grace".[4]
Anthony Foster was born on 12 January 1953 in Oakleigh, Victoria to Ken and Joyce Foster, a Methodist family, who were emigrants from the United Kingdom.[5] He married fellow activist Chrissie.[5][6]
In the 1980s, his two daughters were sexually abused and to get justice he became a life-long activist.[4] His wife wrote a book titled Hell on the Way to Heaven on their experiences.[4]
Foster died in 2017 due to brain haemorrhage.[5] On his death, he was given a state funeral.[4]
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