In an address to the state parliament last month, Labor MP and Minister for Families and Children Jenny Mikakos honoured journalist Kostas Nikolopoulos.
“I rise today to pay tribute to a pioneer of multicultural journalism, Kostas Nikolopoulos, who passed away recently,” said Ms Mikakos.
“Kostas was a distinguished journalist and a widely respected member of Victoria’s Greek community … He was very proud of his Hellenic heritage and was actively involved in every issue facing the Greek community, particularly foreign policy matters.”
In a moving speech, the MP mentioned the late journalist’s impressive list of achievements, including his work at SBS and Neos Kosmos; in addition to his position on the board of the Australian Hellenic Council, and his experience for many years as the secretary of the Greek National Day coordinating committee.
“The large number of people in attendance at Kostas’ funeral was testament to how well-respected and loved he was,” she said.
“To me, Kostas was a man of great integrity, a friend and someone whose wise counsel I could rely on, and I will greatly miss him.”