Family friends and political colleagues have farewelled former Tasmanian senator Brian Harradine. Source: AAP
FAMILY friends and former political colleagues have farewelled Australia's longest serving independent senator, Brian Harradine, at a state funeral in Hobart.
Hundreds of mourners have packed St Mary's Cathedral to hear the Tasmanian described as a "just man" unsullied by politics.
Archbishop Julian Porteous said Mr Harradine's 30-year political contribution had been motivated by his Catholic faith.
The mourners include former prime minister John Howard, Federal Minister Eric Abetz representing the government and Tasmania's Premier Will Hodgman.
Mr Harradine had requested no eulogy but, writing in the official program, his son Bede described him as "fearless, determined, formidable".
The man who became known as the "Father of the Senate" died on April 14 aged 79 after a series of strokes.
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