The Australian | 'A true friend of Israel': tributes flow for retiring Labor MP Michael Danby The Australian Michael Danby has been hailed as a “true friend of Israel” and “important contributor on human rights” by his colleagues after a 20-year parliamentary career. The Australian revealed today that Mr Danby will retire at the next election, having held his ... Melbourne Ports Labor MP Michael Danby won't contest next election 'Time for renewal': Michael Danby sees writing on the wall, retires from Parliament Labor's Danby to retire from marginal seat |