Freda was a wonderful dynamic woman who enriched so many lives with her intense intellectual curiosity and insights. She was fiesty, generous and fun. I enjoyed discussing so many ideas with her particularly during the last few years, when we shared lunches, strolled in the Botanical Gardens or were on a cultural outing. I remember fondly her describing in detail her campaigning as a uni student in 1951 to ensure Communism was not outlawed in Australia. She will be missed.