In the early hours of December 27, Tim Picton, aged 36, was reportedly assaulted by an unknown individual in Northbridge, leading to a severe head injury on James Street.

After the incident, he was immediately transported to Royal Perth Hospital due to the seriousness of his head trauma.

Despite medical efforts, Tim, a devoted father to his four-year-old daughter Charlotte, succumbed to his injuries following a period in an induced coma.

Tim Picton had an accomplished career, having served as the Labor state secretary and campaign director between 2020 and 2022.

Before his role as a director at mining corporation MinRes, he held positions as a director and principal adviser within the office of the Victorian Premier.

In addition to his professional achievements, he was the brother of Chris Picton, South Australia’s Health Minister.

“His kindness, generosity and humour brought joy to our lives,” his family said in a statement.

“We have been deeply moved by the outpouring of love and respect from friends and colleagues across Australia,” the statement continues.

“We will be forever proud of Tim’s many extraordinary achievements and capacity for love, while knowing that he still had so much to give.

“Above all, Tim was an adoring father to four-year-old Charlotte, the love of his life.

“It breaks our hearts to know that Charlotte will grow up without her father by her side, but she will always know how deeply he loved her.”

Picton’s alleged attacker was granted bail at the end of last year after he was charged with grievous bodily harm over the incident.

WA Premier Roger Cook posted the whole Labor team were thinking of Picton after the attack.