Murray passed away on Monday morning at the age of 71 following a long battle with illness. 

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian today said that the host of SBS’s ‘The World Game’ program for many years would be given the state procession and offered her condolences to his family and friends.

“On behalf of the people of NSW I extend my deepest sympathies to Les Murray’s family, friends and colleagues,” the Premier said.

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“Thanks in large part to Les’s tireless and passionate advocacy, football is now one of the most popular sports in the country and part of our mainstream sporting consciousness.
 
“But Les’s good work was not limited to sport alone. Les, who came to Australia as a refugee from Hungary, was an inspiration to many communities across our multicultural society.
 
"Les epitomised the post-war generations of migrants who helped make Australia what it is today. Les passionately embraced his new life and gave back to his community in spades.”
 
The  announcement followed a groundswell of support across the nation for official recognition of Murray's lifelong commitment to both the game and its nation-changing power. 
 
More details to follow...