Her book, "Letting Fly", tells of her initial battle, her solid Labor roots, and her dogged determination not to be side-lined. Back in the day, as a branch member of the AFAP, she did much to champion the rights of members who were getting a raw deal from management. I had reason then to be grateful for her advice and support. (Another great advocate on the Victorian branch, not to be forgotten, was Julian (Harry) Hipwell. ). Congratulations Deborah.