Liberal prime minister Malcolm Fraser was a champion of human rights, multiculturalism and Aboriginal land rights.

Australia's 22nd prime minister Malcolm Fraser has died at age 84, after a brief illness.

A statement released by his office said he "died peacefully in the early hours of the morning."

Fraser, who was Liberal prime minister from 1975 to 1983, remained active in public life and became a vocal critic of the party's asylum policy in his later years.

Here are some of his remarkable achievements that shaped modern Australia during his time in office.

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