Senator the Hon Helen Coonan was Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts from 18 July 2004 to 3 December 2007. This site is available for archival purposes only.

Senator Stephen Conroy is the current Minister for the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy

Coonan media release banner

013/06
9 March 2006

Mr Harry Seidler

I am saddened to hear of the death of Mr Harry Seidler.

Mr Seidler was one of Australia’s most important architects. He made a significant contribution to the Australian architectural landscape by designing many important residential and commercial buildings.

He introduced new ideas and construction techniques and made a major contribution to the architecture of Sydney over many years.

His loss will be felt deeply by those who knew him well. My sincere thoughts and condolences go to Mr Seidler’s wife Penelope and the wider Seidler family.